Preston North End: March 2009 Archives

Michael Hart admitted his relief at playing again after turning out for Preston reserves six months after suffering an ankle injury.

Preston boss Alan Irvine's set his side the target of at least 12 points from their last six games to make the Championship play-offs.

Preston boss Alan Irvine has admitted his delight with the loan capture of Lee Williamson until the end of the season.

Alan Irvine has strengthened Preston's midfield for the play-off run-in with the loan capture of Lee Williamson from Watford.

North End captain Paul McKenna admits failure to reach the Championship play-offs this season would be a major blow.

Preston boss Alan Irvine has been boosted by the news Callum Davidson and Paul McKenna will be fit to face Bristol City on April 4.

Alan Irvine has admitted that he is racing to bring in some new faces to his Preston squad before Thursday's emergency loan deadline.

Midfield duo Barry Nicholson and Richard Chaplow are both ruled out of Preston's trip to bottom club Charlton on Saturday.

Full-back Billy Jones hopes Preston have learnt their lesson against struggling sides when they travel to Charlton.

Barry Nicholson has urged his Preston team-mates to ensure they get to the play-offs so he can play again this season.

Preston have been hit by the news Barry Nicholson could miss the rest of the season due to a rib injury picked up against Coventry.

Alan Irvine has given his Preston players a break from training this week to allow them to recharge their batteries after a hectic run.

Ipswich boss Jim Magilton has told QPR and Preston that Veliche Shumulikoski cannot join them and ruled out a swap with Watford.

Preston have doubts over Ross Wallace, Callum Davidson and Youl Mawene ahead of the Deepdale clash with Coventry.

PNE boss Alan Irvine has praised the dedication of duo Youl Mawene and Chris Sedgwick who have been playing with injuries.

Ross Wallace and loan man Andrew Davies joined Preston's growing injury list after limping out of the draw with Sheffield Wednesday.

Youl Mawene is set to return to the Preston squad against Sheffield Wednesday after Callum Davidson picked up a hamstring injury.

Alan Irvine has asked Preston fans to stay behind the team and be 'realistic' with expectations after back-to-back defeats.

Youl Mawene is set to be handed a recall to the Preston side for Saturday's trip to Crystal Palace after he missed out in midweek.

Reserves regular Danny Mayor has moved from Preston to Tranmere Rovers on a one-month loan deal.

Norwich boss Bryan Gunn has confirmed he has spoke to Preston chief Alan Irvine over Mark Fotheringham's proposed move to Deepdale.

On-loan centre-half Andrew Davies is set to return for Preston at Nottingham Forest tonight after recovering from a hamstring injury.

Preston duo Sean St Ledger and Jon Parkin face late fitness tests ahead of Tuesday night's trip to Nottingham Forest.

Michael Hart admitted his relief at playing again after turning out for Preston reserves six months after suffering an ankle injury.

Preston boss Alan Irvine's set his side the target of at least 12 points from their last six games to make the Championship play-offs.

Preston boss Alan Irvine has admitted his delight with the loan capture of Lee Williamson until the end of the season.

Alan Irvine has strengthened Preston's midfield for the play-off run-in with the loan capture of Lee Williamson from Watford.

North End captain Paul McKenna admits failure to reach the Championship play-offs this season would be a major blow.

Preston boss Alan Irvine has been boosted by the news Callum Davidson and Paul McKenna will be fit to face Bristol City on April 4.

Alan Irvine has admitted that he is racing to bring in some new faces to his Preston squad before Thursday's emergency loan deadline.

Midfield duo Barry Nicholson and Richard Chaplow are both ruled out of Preston's trip to bottom club Charlton on Saturday.

Full-back Billy Jones hopes Preston have learnt their lesson against struggling sides when they travel to Charlton.

Barry Nicholson has urged his Preston team-mates to ensure they get to the play-offs so he can play again this season.

Preston have been hit by the news Barry Nicholson could miss the rest of the season due to a rib injury picked up against Coventry.

Alan Irvine has given his Preston players a break from training this week to allow them to recharge their batteries after a hectic run.

Ipswich boss Jim Magilton has told QPR and Preston that Veliche Shumulikoski cannot join them and ruled out a swap with Watford.

Preston have doubts over Ross Wallace, Callum Davidson and Youl Mawene ahead of the Deepdale clash with Coventry.

PNE boss Alan Irvine has praised the dedication of duo Youl Mawene and Chris Sedgwick who have been playing with injuries.

Ross Wallace and loan man Andrew Davies joined Preston's growing injury list after limping out of the draw with Sheffield Wednesday.

Youl Mawene is set to return to the Preston squad against Sheffield Wednesday after Callum Davidson picked up a hamstring injury.

Alan Irvine has asked Preston fans to stay behind the team and be 'realistic' with expectations after back-to-back defeats.

Youl Mawene is set to be handed a recall to the Preston side for Saturday's trip to Crystal Palace after he missed out in midweek.

Reserves regular Danny Mayor has moved from Preston to Tranmere Rovers on a one-month loan deal.

Norwich boss Bryan Gunn has confirmed he has spoke to Preston chief Alan Irvine over Mark Fotheringham's proposed move to Deepdale.

On-loan centre-half Andrew Davies is set to return for Preston at Nottingham Forest tonight after recovering from a hamstring injury.

Preston duo Sean St Ledger and Jon Parkin face late fitness tests ahead of Tuesday night's trip to Nottingham Forest.