Dan Birch

Originally from Scotland, I am currently a second year student journalist at the University of Central Lancashire. I will be reporting on Preston North End's fortunes over the coming season. I am also passionate about the arts way of things and will be looking to bring you coverage of particular musical and theatre events happening around Preston.

Upcoming gigs in Preston

15th, October 2010 by

A variety of reasonably big names hit Preston throughout the rest of this month, but quantity is far and few between. Today, Saturday 16 sees the launch of Preston new indie clubnight, ‘Crash in’ @ 53 Degrees.
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Preview: Derby County vs PNE

15th, October 2010 by

Preston North End will be hoping to continue their fine form, as they return from the international break ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Pride Park to play Derby County.
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October 19 to be ‘PNE day’

7th, October 2010 by

From a dire start to the season, coupled with the news of reported financial issues, to one of the greatest comebacks in football, it has been a dramatic time to be a Preston North End supporter. Now the club are hosting its first ever PNE Day with the club hosting a series of exciting events, aimed at boosting its profile, and highlighting the Football League’s [...]
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Northern Ireland call up for Preston teenager

28th, September 2010 by

Preston North End teenager Adam Barton has won a shock call up to the Northern Ireland international squad for the Euro 2012 qualifiers with Italy and the Faroe Islands.
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Review: Beats of Rage @ 53 Degrees Club

26th, September 2010 by

While all the laughs and delirium were hitting the roof downstairs in the huge capacity of 53 Degrees, the upstairs club was bouncing sideways, in its roots. Sweating, skanking, filthy, grooving, raving. You name it.
PNE's win relieves the pressure on manager Darren Ferguson. Image: theposh.com

Preston beat Coventry in first away league win

25th, September 2010 by

Preston North End finally ended their dire run in the league with a shock 2-1 victory away at Coventry City.
npower girl Charlotte presents PNE's Billy Jones with the prize: Action Images / Paul Currie

Preston Fan wins league sponsors prize

22nd, September 2010 by

A Preston North End fan was winner of a competition which saw her win a PNE Shirt and Ball. Supporter Lynn Noon had already purchased a ticket to watch Preston play away at Sheffield United, and was on her way to the game courtesy of the club’s free coach travel offer to Brammall  Lane.
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A Preston night in flames

17th, August 2010 by

Lava and Ignite Wednesday is considered by most to be the most popular student night in Preston. Dan Birch spoke to the director of the club, the man largely responsible for bringing you the nightlife of Preston that we know today.
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Opening defeat disappointment for Preston

10th, August 2010 by

Preston North End 0-2 Doncaster Rovers: Preston North End suffered an opening day 2-0 defeat at the hands of South Yorkshire outfit, Doncaster Rovers on Saturday.
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Lillywhite internationalists

4th, August 2010 by

Preston North End supporters should keep an eye out for some of their international players who will be representing their countries in exhibition matches on Wednesday 11th August. Inevitably, the old club vs country row could escalate for PNE boss, Darren Ferguson with the Lillywhite’s in action on Tuesday 10th against Stockport in the Carling Cup.
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Preston North End season preview

3rd, August 2010 by

Following on from English football’s nadir of the so called golden generation at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, normal service resumes this Saturday when npower Championship League football returns to Preston North End with the visit of Doncaster Rovers. Despite the positive promise of the new season, it is worth saying that it has been a turbulent time recently at Deepdale. The clubs financial matters made the [...]
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