Preston North End: September 2009 Archives

Boss Alan Irvine has told Preston he will not tolerate a repeat of their first-half performance against Reading on Tuesday night.

Alan Irvine is unlikely to make any changes for Preston's clash with Reading, with Callum Davidson and Paul Parry still missing.

Preston have appointed former Everton full-back David Unsworth as a development coach overseeing first-year professionals.

Preston duo Michael Hart and Chris Sedgwick should be ready to face Leicester at the Walkers Stadium on Saturday.

Preston boss Alan Irvine admits his side learnt "harsh lessons" in the 5-1 Carling Cup defeat but claims the scoreline flattered Spurs.

Defender Liam Chilvers believes a good start is vital if Preston are to upset Tottenham in the Carling Cup third round tonight.

Preston will be cheered on by their biggest crowd of the season at Deepdale tomorrow but they will face Spurs without Neill Collins.

Preston striker Neil Mellor should be fit to face Spurs in the Carling Cup after suffering cramp during the 3-2 Coventry win.

Preston defender Youl Mawene has shaken off a hamstring problem in time to face Coventry.

Peterborough are set to profit from Sean St Ledger's impending January transfer window move from Preston to Middlesbrough.

Boss Alan Irvine refused to blame Sean St Ledger's departure as Preston surrendered their unbeaten record at Scunthorpe.

Preston will make late decisions on the fitness of Paul Parry and Youl Mawene, who could replace Sean St Ledger at Ipswich.

Middlesbrough have signed Preston defender Sean St Ledger on a three-month loan with a view to a permanent transfer in January.

Preston boss Alan Irvine wants to keep Sean St Ledger out of Middlesbrough's clutches but admits every player has his price.

Preston centre-half Youl Mawene returns to the squad for the home clash with Swansea after a hamstring problem.

Billy Jones claims the international break came just at the right time to give Preston's players time to recharge their batteries.

Boss Alan Irvine is optimistic that defender Youl Mawene could be ready to bolster North End's defensive options on Saturday.

Preston look set to be without defender Callum Davidson for around a month after he suffered a fresh hamstring injury.

Middlesbrough are being linked with a loan swoop on Preston for defender Sean St Ledger with a view to a permanent deal.

Preston boss Alan Irvine admits international breaks are "disruptive" as he hopes four of his stars avoid injury.

Preston manager Alan Irvine will give his squad men the chance to impress before making any more moves in the loan market.

Alan Irvine's hard work paid off on transfer deadline day when he finally secured Wolves defender Neill Collins on loan.

Youngsters Dominic Collins and Adam Barton have moved out on loan to Crawley on a relatively quiet deadline day at Deepdale.

Boss Alan Irvine has told Preston he will not tolerate a repeat of their first-half performance against Reading on Tuesday night.

Alan Irvine is unlikely to make any changes for Preston's clash with Reading, with Callum Davidson and Paul Parry still missing.

Preston have appointed former Everton full-back David Unsworth as a development coach overseeing first-year professionals.

Preston duo Michael Hart and Chris Sedgwick should be ready to face Leicester at the Walkers Stadium on Saturday.

Preston boss Alan Irvine admits his side learnt "harsh lessons" in the 5-1 Carling Cup defeat but claims the scoreline flattered Spurs.

Defender Liam Chilvers believes a good start is vital if Preston are to upset Tottenham in the Carling Cup third round tonight.

Preston will be cheered on by their biggest crowd of the season at Deepdale tomorrow but they will face Spurs without Neill Collins.

Preston striker Neil Mellor should be fit to face Spurs in the Carling Cup after suffering cramp during the 3-2 Coventry win.

Preston defender Youl Mawene has shaken off a hamstring problem in time to face Coventry.

Peterborough are set to profit from Sean St Ledger's impending January transfer window move from Preston to Middlesbrough.

Boss Alan Irvine refused to blame Sean St Ledger's departure as Preston surrendered their unbeaten record at Scunthorpe.

Preston will make late decisions on the fitness of Paul Parry and Youl Mawene, who could replace Sean St Ledger at Ipswich.

Middlesbrough have signed Preston defender Sean St Ledger on a three-month loan with a view to a permanent transfer in January.

Preston boss Alan Irvine wants to keep Sean St Ledger out of Middlesbrough's clutches but admits every player has his price.

Preston centre-half Youl Mawene returns to the squad for the home clash with Swansea after a hamstring problem.