27 retro pictures of 1970s Preston North End, from Sir Tom Finney and Deepdale fans to Sir Bobby Charlton

After four wins in five games to start the Championship season, things are looking up at Preston North End.

By Jack Marshall

Published 5th Sep 2023, 12:24 GMT

Updated 16th Feb 2024, 12:44 GMT

And so, in celebration of PNE’s barnstorming start to the campaign, why not take a trip down memory lane to take in the sights of Deepdale back in the ‘70s...

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Preston North End V QPR March 25th 1972
Alan Tarbuck celebrates scoring for PNE

1. Preston North End in the '70s

Preston North End V QPR March 25th 1972 Alan Tarbuck celebrates scoring for PNE Photo: RETRO

Preston North End V QPR March 25th 1972
QPR keeper Phil Parkes jumps high to gather the ball

2. Preston North End in the '70s

Preston North End V QPR March 25th 1972 QPR keeper Phil Parkes jumps high to gather the ball Photo: COPY

Preston North End vs Aston Villa
April 24th 1971

The game finished in a 0-0 draw

3. Preston North End in the '70s

Preston North End vs Aston Villa April 24th 1971 The game finished in a 0-0 draw Photo: RETRO

Preston North End V QPR March 25th 1972
Alan Tarbuck (11) is congratulated after scoring - the TV cameras can be seen above the old West Stand

4. Preston North End in the '70s

Preston North End V QPR March 25th 1972 Alan Tarbuck (11) is congratulated after scoring - the TV cameras can be seen above the old West Stand Photo: COPY

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