Preston North End
Deadline day round-up: Johnson and Ashbee sign
There was drama at Deepdale on the deadline day of the transfer window, with Phil Brown bringing in his first permanent signing, while also adding another on loan on the stroke of the deadline. Brown was reuinted with Ian Ashbee, a player he managed during his time as Hull manager, and drafted in Fulham striker Eddie Johnson for the remainder of the season. The signings [...]
842 days ago by Andy Halls Share
LIVE: Transfer window deadline day
As the transfer windows draw to a close, follow all the moves, rumours and speculation live on Blog Preston with David Stubbings and Andy Halls. It’s been a relatively quiet window for North End so far, with new boss Phil Brown making a few signings in the loan market, but moves for Chris Iwelumo and Ian Ashbee are rumoured to be on the cards. We’ll [...]
842 days ago by Andy Halls Share
Opinion: Is Phil Brown the man to save PNE?
There’s no doubt that Phil Brown has a big job to save Preston North End from relegation. But he’s no stranger to the current situation the Whites find themselves in. As Hull manager, his reputation took a battering after the infamous half-time team talk he conducted on the pitch. It left football fans around the country shocked and amazed by such a strange move. After [...]
845 days ago by Mike Porter Share
Deepdale to host international fixture
Deepdale has been chosen as the venue for England U21s’ friendly against Iceland, on Monday 28 March. It will be the second game of a double header for Stuart Pearce’s men who also take on Denmark in one of the four host cities for this summer’s European Finals which takes place in Iceland in June. North End Chairman Maurice Lindsay is delighted that Deepdale will [...]
846 days ago by Andy Halls Share
Opinion: Dark days at Deepdale
These are testing times for all involved with Preston North End. The team are cut adrift at the bottom of the Championship, manager-less, with one of the smallest squads in the league, facing financial difficulty and struggling to put together any kind of form. Last week Chairman Maurice Lindsay decided to part company with manager Darren Ferguson. After only a year in charge. In fact, [...]
870 days ago by Simon Baldwin Share
QPR too strong as North End lose 3-1
Championship league leaders Queens Park Rangers proved too strong for North End, as the Lilywhites fell victim to two fabulous goals from star man Adel Taarabt. An error from Andy Lonergan gave QPR an early lead, as he fumbled a cross from Kyle Walker, allowing Rob Hulse to poke the ball in for 1-0. The game saw PNE loan signing Richie De Laet pull on [...]
914 days ago by Andy Halls Share