Preston North End: April 2009 Archives

Alan Irvine has revealed his midfield options for a potential play-off run could be boosted by the impending return of Barry Nicholson.

Lee Williamson is out of Preston's final game of the season against QPR after the club unsuccessfully appealed against his red card.

Preston are set to appeal against Lee Williamson's red card at Birmingham but have no comeback over Ross Wallace's dismissal.

Defender Callum Davidson is pushing for a return at Birmingham in Preston's latest must-win game after hamstring trouble.

Alan Irvine says returning loan stars Neal Trotman and Karl Hawley could feature for Preston in the final few games of this season.

Paul McKenna has hailed North End's character after bouncing back from derby despair to back-to-back wins over Cardiff and Doncaster.

Preston defender Sean St Ledger has reaffirmed his wishes to remain at Deepdale for the foreseeable future.

Alan Irvine thinks Preston's 6-0 demolition of Cardiff has piled the pressure up on Burnley who face Sheffield United on Monday night.

Scotland full-back Callum Davidson has declared himself fit for the make-or-break Championship clash against Cardiff at Deepdale.

Preston boss Alan Irvine has called for his side to win their last three games in order to snatch a Championship play-off place.

Alan Irvine has stated that no Preston strikers are assured of their place and all four have a chance of starting against Cardiff.

Preston North End manager Alan Irvine believes his side still have a chance of making the play-offs after winning at Doncaster.

Preston striker Neil Mellor is pushing for a recall for the trip to Doncaster while Chris Brown is also pushing for a start.

Defender Callum Davidson and striker Chris Brown face fitness tests to see if they can play for Preston against derby rivals Blackpool.

North End skipper Paul McKenna is keen to ensure Preston don't get that feeling of 'deja vu' by missing out on the promotion play-offs.

Stephen Elliott is confident Preston can boost their play-off hopes with wins against Blackpool and Doncaster over the Easter period.

Alan Irvine believes Preston are still in with a good chance of making the top six after their 1-1 draw at Bristol City on Saturday.

Loan midfielder Lee Williamson is pushing to start Preston's crunch clash at Bristol City while Paul McKenna could return.

Preston defender Callum Davidson is struggling to face Bristol City at Ashton Gate because of a problematic hamstring injury.

Lee Williamson claims the chance to swap a relegation battle for a promotion fight was the reason why he joined Preston from Watford.

Alan Irvine has revealed his midfield options for a potential play-off run could be boosted by the impending return of Barry Nicholson.

Lee Williamson is out of Preston's final game of the season against QPR after the club unsuccessfully appealed against his red card.

Preston are set to appeal against Lee Williamson's red card at Birmingham but have no comeback over Ross Wallace's dismissal.

Defender Callum Davidson is pushing for a return at Birmingham in Preston's latest must-win game after hamstring trouble.

Alan Irvine says returning loan stars Neal Trotman and Karl Hawley could feature for Preston in the final few games of this season.

Paul McKenna has hailed North End's character after bouncing back from derby despair to back-to-back wins over Cardiff and Doncaster.

Preston defender Sean St Ledger has reaffirmed his wishes to remain at Deepdale for the foreseeable future.

Alan Irvine thinks Preston's 6-0 demolition of Cardiff has piled the pressure up on Burnley who face Sheffield United on Monday night.

Scotland full-back Callum Davidson has declared himself fit for the make-or-break Championship clash against Cardiff at Deepdale.

Preston boss Alan Irvine has called for his side to win their last three games in order to snatch a Championship play-off place.

Alan Irvine has stated that no Preston strikers are assured of their place and all four have a chance of starting against Cardiff.

Preston North End manager Alan Irvine believes his side still have a chance of making the play-offs after winning at Doncaster.

Preston striker Neil Mellor is pushing for a recall for the trip to Doncaster while Chris Brown is also pushing for a start.

Defender Callum Davidson and striker Chris Brown face fitness tests to see if they can play for Preston against derby rivals Blackpool.

North End skipper Paul McKenna is keen to ensure Preston don't get that feeling of 'deja vu' by missing out on the promotion play-offs.

Stephen Elliott is confident Preston can boost their play-off hopes with wins against Blackpool and Doncaster over the Easter period.

Alan Irvine believes Preston are still in with a good chance of making the top six after their 1-1 draw at Bristol City on Saturday.

Loan midfielder Lee Williamson is pushing to start Preston's crunch clash at Bristol City while Paul McKenna could return.

Preston defender Callum Davidson is struggling to face Bristol City at Ashton Gate because of a problematic hamstring injury.

Lee Williamson claims the chance to swap a relegation battle for a promotion fight was the reason why he joined Preston from Watford.