Preston North End: October 2009 Archives

Preston may have captain Callum Davidson back for Saturday's game at home to Crystal Palace after his layoff with a hamstring injury.

Neill Collins has insisted that Preston's small squad could give them an advantage over their Championship rivals this season.

Preston striker Neil Mellor is delighted at reaching 100 games for the Lancashire club and feels regular games will keep him scoring.

Billy Jones believes betting on the Championship is a mug's game this season because of division is even tighter than last year.

Alan Irvine hailed Preston's 'fantastic character' after the 2-2 draw against Boro but wants his players to cut out the silly mistakes.

Captain Callum Davidson faces a late fitness test to see if he can make his long-awaited comeback against Middlesbrough on Saturday.

Sean St Ledger's big money move from Preston is expected to still go through despite Gareth Southgate's sacking as Middlesbrough boss.

Preston boss Alan Irvine has dismissed suggestions he is poised to make a move to sign Stockport striker Carl Baker.

Winger Paul Parry is in line to return to Preston's starting line-up for their trip to Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday.

Boss Alan Irvine admitted Preston were second best at QPR and has challenged his players to bounce back at Sheffield Wednesday.

Preston will hand late fitness tests to captain Callum Davidson and winger Paul Parry ahead of the trip to QPR.

Andy Lonergan admits he would not have signed a new long-term deal unless he felt Preston could win promotion to the Premier League.

Preston have been boosted by the news goalkeeper Andy Lonergan has signed a new three-and-a-half year contract with the club.

Callum Davidson and Paul Parry are on course to return to the Preston squad for this weekend's trip to QPR.

Preston captain Callum Davidson is highly unlikely to return at QPR on October 17 as Alan Irvine refuses to rush him back.

Alan Irvine has warned his Preston players they face a stern test of their promotion credentials in their next two away trips.

Preston manager Alan Irvine is satisfied with the position his side are in going into the latest international break.

Preston star Ross Wallace admits keeper Andy Lonergan is heading for the Premier League - with or without North End.

Defender Liam Chilvers is expected to win his battle to recover from injury for Preston's home game against West Brom on Saturday.

Preston may have captain Callum Davidson back for Saturday's game at home to Crystal Palace after his layoff with a hamstring injury.

Neill Collins has insisted that Preston's small squad could give them an advantage over their Championship rivals this season.

Preston striker Neil Mellor is delighted at reaching 100 games for the Lancashire club and feels regular games will keep him scoring.

Billy Jones believes betting on the Championship is a mug's game this season because of division is even tighter than last year.

Alan Irvine hailed Preston's 'fantastic character' after the 2-2 draw against Boro but wants his players to cut out the silly mistakes.

Captain Callum Davidson faces a late fitness test to see if he can make his long-awaited comeback against Middlesbrough on Saturday.

Sean St Ledger's big money move from Preston is expected to still go through despite Gareth Southgate's sacking as Middlesbrough boss.

Preston boss Alan Irvine has dismissed suggestions he is poised to make a move to sign Stockport striker Carl Baker.

Winger Paul Parry is in line to return to Preston's starting line-up for their trip to Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday.

Boss Alan Irvine admitted Preston were second best at QPR and has challenged his players to bounce back at Sheffield Wednesday.

Preston will hand late fitness tests to captain Callum Davidson and winger Paul Parry ahead of the trip to QPR.

Andy Lonergan admits he would not have signed a new long-term deal unless he felt Preston could win promotion to the Premier League.

Preston have been boosted by the news goalkeeper Andy Lonergan has signed a new three-and-a-half year contract with the club.

Callum Davidson and Paul Parry are on course to return to the Preston squad for this weekend's trip to QPR.

Preston captain Callum Davidson is highly unlikely to return at QPR on October 17 as Alan Irvine refuses to rush him back.

Alan Irvine has warned his Preston players they face a stern test of their promotion credentials in their next two away trips.

Preston manager Alan Irvine is satisfied with the position his side are in going into the latest international break.

Preston star Ross Wallace admits keeper Andy Lonergan is heading for the Premier League - with or without North End.

Defender Liam Chilvers is expected to win his battle to recover from injury for Preston's home game against West Brom on Saturday.