Preston North End
Sir Tom Finney at 90: David Beckham to lead birthday celebrations at Deepdale
1st, April 2012 by Ed WalkerSome news to cheer Preston North End fans today, David Beckham will be returning to Deepdale next Saturday to lead the celebrations for Sir Tom Finney’s 90th Birthday. MirrorFootball reported late last night that owner Peter Ridsdale has recruited Beckham, who was loaned to the Lilywhites during the 1994-95 season, for the special home game against MK Dons. Sir Tom, who turns 90 on Thursday, [...]
2 comments so far
Preston North End fans prepare to don bowler hats for Gentry Day
22nd, March 2012 by Ed WalkerPreston North End fans are preparing to don their bowler hats and pin stripe suits for the Gentry Day. The tradition, dating back to the early 1970s, will see the Lilywhites fans showing why “they are the gentry” as Alan Ball Senior said. Ball Snr made the claim that Preston fans are the best in a post-match press conference as his team went on to [...]
1 comment
Charity dinner to raise funds for former Preston North End player Gary Parkinson
13th, March 2012 by Ed WalkerFootball players, managers and fans across the UK are set to come together in support of a former Preston North End player Gary Parkinson. Parkinson, who played 88 times for North End, suffered a severe stroke in September 2010 which left him with locked-in syndrome. Watch Parky’s penalty for North End against Manchester City in 1998 He is now paralysed but continues to play an [...]
Post a comment
Deepdale Duck sets off to promote PNE Day in honour of Sir Tom Finney
5th, March 2012 by Ed WalkerNorth End’s mascot Deepdale Duck is setting off for a tour of the city’s schools this month. The mascot will be visiting over 200 primary schools in Preston and beyond to promote the latest PNE Day. Deepdale will play host a huge party on Saturday 7th April as the club celebrates Sir Tom Finney’s 90th birthday week. The PNE Day’s are expected to boost gate [...]
1 comment
Live: Preston North End v Walsall
24th, February 2012 by David StubbingsGraham Westley seeks a second consecutive home win with a meeting against relegation-threatened Walsall. Following last weekend’s 2-1 defeat to Sheffield United, Preston lie 13th in the table with fading play-off hopes, while Walsall currently occupy the final relegation spot. All coverage of the encounter will appear here at 2.30 pm on Saturday 25th February.
Post a comment
Preston North End: Victory over Pools, but edged out by Blades
20th, February 2012 by Rory CockerFunny old game, football; a lackluster display against Hartlepool United in midweek saw North End record their first win under new boss Graham Westley, before an improved performance resulted in defeat at Bramall Lane. Danny Mayor’s wondergoal was enough to give PNE all three points at Deepdale on Tuesday night, as a crowd of over 14,000 saw Preston triumph 1-0 over Neale Cooper’s Hartlepool side. [...]
Post a comment
Live: Preston North End v Hartlepool United
14th, February 2012 by David StubbingsJoin Liam Geraghty of live coverage of Preston North End v Hartlepool from Deepdale. North End are still looking for their first win under Graham Westley, after their last two matches were called off, leaving them languishing in 14th in League 1. Their Yorkshire rivals currently sit two points, and four places, better off in 10th.
Post a comment
Tributes pour in for Preston North End fan Jordan Grant found dead at 17
4th, February 2012 by Ed WalkerTributes are being paid to a talented young footballer and Preston North End fan who passed away on Saturday. 17-year-old Jordan Grant (pictured left), who lived in the Cottam area of the city, is believed to have died due to a cardiac arrest. Jordan, a season ticket holder at North End and prominent Twitter user, had played for Springfields Football Club until he was 16. [...]
3 comments so far
Phil Brown sacked by Preston North End
14th, December 2011 by Ed WalkerPreston North End have sacked Phil Brown as their stuttering League One form continues. PNE currently sit five points outside the play-offs but have only won one of their previous 11 games. A statement from new chairman Peter Ridsdale said Graham Alexander and David Unsworth would now take over management of the first team. He said: “Phil Brown joined the Club in January 2011 with [...]
1 comment
Peter Ridsdale appointed new chairman of Preston North End
6th, December 2011 by Ed WalkerControversial former Leeds United and Cardiff City chairman Peter Ridsdale has been appointed as the new chairman of Preston North End. Ridsdale, who has spent the last year at Plymouth Argyle working for their administrators, will take over management of North End who are struggling to return to the Championship. His appointment comes after Maurice Lindsay stepped down on Thursday evening due to ill-health, following [...]
Post a comment
Preston North End U18s progress in FA Youth Cup after penalty shoot out success
25th, November 2011 by Andy HaPreston North End U18s have progressed to the third round of the FA Youth Cup after knocking out Walsall 5-4 on penalties at Deepdale. The game finished 1-1 in normal time and neither team could be separated during extra time, and it was the North End keeper Jordan Watson who turned out to be the hero in the shoot out with his two [...]
Post a comment
Preston North End 1 AFC Bournemouth 3
30th, October 2011 by Stefan MackleyPreston succumbed to their third league defeat of the season after losing 3-1 at home to AFC Bournemouth, despite taking the lead. A series of poor defensive errors cost Preston with manager Phil Brown believing “a massive error by several players swung the game against us”. Preston have now conceded 16 goals in six games and taken just one point from six. The Lily Whites [...]
Post a comment
Live: Preston North End v Bournemouth
28th, October 2011 by Stefan MackleyJoin Stefan Mackley for live up-to-the-minute coverage of Preston North End v Bournemouth as the Lilywhites look to secure their first league win in six. The Lilywhites have lost four and drawn one of their last five league games, a run which has seen them slip down the table to ninth while the Cherries currently sit 21st in League 1. Preston North End V Bournemouth
Post a comment
Preston photos
Arts Business Campaigns Central Lancashire Development Plan Charity Christmas Comedy Competitions Comprehensive Spending Review Crime Environment Events Fashion Featured Food & Wine Free Wifi Health and Fitness History Hobbies Hotels Housing Information Jobs Kid's stuff Lancashire Film Festival Local Data Music Nesta Deepdale Nesta Ribbleton Nesta St. Matthew's News Nightlife Nostalgia Observations Opinion Parks People Pet of the Week Photos Politics Preston Council Preston Guild Preston North End Preston Social Property Pubs Recreation Redevelopment Restaurants Reviews Roads Services Shopping Sponsored features Sport Takeaways Things to do Top Articles Tourism Transport Tringe Tweetup Uncategorized Updates Videos Weather Wildlife and Conservation
