Neil Warnock saw his QPR side clinch the npower Championship title - and dubbed it his 'finest moment' in football management.
In a match of very few clear-cut chances, a stalemate beckoned with Watford before late goals from Adel Taarabt and Tommy Smith ensured the Championship trophy will now head to Loftus Road.
Moments after the final whistle, an emotional Warnock told www.qpr.co.uk: "I'm elated. It's a wonderful feeling to finish as Champions. We've deserved it.
"We've had such a turnaround in 13 months and I'm so proud of my players.
"I told them at half-time that we're 45 minutes away from remembering something for the rest of our lives.
"I thought it epitomised our whole season today.
"We lost Paddy Kenny in the warm-up, Fitz Hall went off injured and Clint Hill's ankle was in pieces so he couldn't make it.
"But other lads came in and you saw how much of a group we were today.
"We've been a great group and have got some character - the bread and butter players and then we've got some quality as well.
"We've been magnificent. That's 25 clean sheets. It takes some beating.
"We came under a bit of pressure in the second half but instead of being negative, we decided to leave Adel Taarabt on.
"It's always a difficult game at Watford. But we were superb. We had to hang on in there but then took the opportunities to win the match."
Warnock added: "It's been a fantastic season for me. I've never enjoyed myself as much in my life.
"It's my finest moment. There's no comparison with the other promotions that I've won in my managerial career.
"I thought I'd be retired by now. Instead, I've got the best team that I've ever had and I've loved it.
"I've always wanted to manage a team that can go anywhere and win. That's why I've always envied people like Sir Alex Ferguson.
"The fans and everyone behind the scenes at the Club have been fantastic.
"Everyone has been really supportive and it's nice to repay that by getting them to where they want to be.
"Times like this don't happen very often in football and you have to savour every minute."
