Last updated: 11:15, July 3, 2009
Preston North End news
Preston, one of the founder members of the Football League were the first English team to complete the League and Cup double in 1888-89.
North End have played their home games at Deepdale since 1878, with the stadium now holding 24,500 spectators. Preston have won the FA Cup twice, with their last victory coming in 1938.
Notable former North End players include Sir Tom Finney, David Moyes, David Nugent and David Healy.
It'll be tougher - Irvine
Boss Alan Irvine is warning fans of a tough season ahead given Preston's financial position compared to their Championship rivals.
Forgotten man seeks North End chance
Wayne Henderson says he is fit and ready for pre-season and will battle it out with Andy Lonergan to be Preston's first-choice keeper.
Irvine explains Baggies snub
Preston boss Alan Irvine has revealed his relationship with chairman Derek Shaw was a deciding factor in spurning West Brom's advances.
Rivals rejected by Irvine
Preston manager Alan Irvine has rejected an approach from West Brom and will remain at Deepdale.
No WBA contact - Shaw
Preston chairman Derek Shaw has denied receiving an approach from West Brom for manager Alan Irvine.
North End warn rivals
Preston chairman Derek Shaw has issued a strong 'hands off' warning to West Brom over in-demand boss Alan Irvine.
Mellor wants striker to stay
Neil Mellor has pleaded with Preston to hold on to Paul McKenna, ahead of an expected fresh bid from Nottingham Forest.
McKenna still wanted - Shaw
Preston chairman Derek Shaw insists he has not received a third bid from Nottingham Forest for Paul McKenna.
Shaw hints at new duo
Chairman Derek Shaw has stated Preston are close to signing two new players but that they have to be sensible in the transfer market.
Defender set to report
Celtic boss Tony Mowbray has been told he will have to wait to prise PNE star Sean St Ledger away from Deepdale.
Striker calls for signings
Preston striker Jon Parkin has urged boss Alan Irvine to bring in some new players to bolster the club's first-team squad.
Midfielder makes his choice
Preston have lost out to Sheffield Utd in the race to sign Lee Williamson who has left Watford for an undisclosed fee.
Shaw denies Irvine approach
Preston chairman Derek Shaw has heard nothing from West Brom over their reported interest in boss Alan Irvine.
Irvine must act quick in Adam race
Barnsley have failed with a bid to sign Charlie Adam as Preston face strong competition for the player's signature.
High price for Preston target
Barnsley have valued in-demand midfielder Anderson de Silva at around £1million in a bid to ward off interest from Preston.
