Preston North End retro game - PNE end on a winning note at Deepdale against Port Vale in April 1976

By Dave Seddon
Published 15th May 2019, 15:13 BST
Updated 15th May 2019, 16:13 BST
Preston striker Alex Bruce scores against Port Valeat Deepdale in April 1976Preston striker Alex Bruce scores against Port Valeat Deepdale in April 1976
Preston striker Alex Bruce scores against Port Valeat Deepdale in April 1976
Alex Bruce’s return to Preston North End early in the 1975/76 campaign caused ructions at Deepdale.

Bobby Charlton resigned as manager, not so much due to Bruce returning to PNE from Newcastle, more the fact John Bird was moving in the other direction as part of a swap deal.

Charlton objected to Bird going to St James’ Park and ended his two-year reign.