Graham Alexander is widely regarded as one of the best players to grace the hallowed turf at Deepdale. He played in the right back position and became an established set-piece taker, particularly in penalties. This is reflected in his goal tally of 54. In his time he racked up an amazing 400 appearances for Preston North Endplaceholder image
Graham Alexander is widely regarded as one of the best players to grace the hallowed turf at Deepdale. He played in the right back position and became an established set-piece taker, particularly in penalties. This is reflected in his goal tally of 54. In his time he racked up an amazing 400 appearances for Preston North End

Back line: 25 pictures showing some of the best defenders who played for Preston North End in the 80s, 90s and 00s

By Naomi Moon
Published 8th Nov 2022, 15:45 GMT

This week we turn the spotlight to those formidable men who form the back line.

All the players featured here racked up a ton appearances for Preston North End during their time at the club. They all played their part in shutting down attacks and preventing goals – whether that be in the centre of defence or as right back and left back. How many do you remember? READ MORE: The best goalkeepers of Preston North End. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: PNE managers from the 90s and beyond. MORE MEMORIES: North End managers from the 70s and 80s

Mike Flynn played for Preston North End from 1989 until 1993. During his time the defender made 136 appearances and scored seven times

9. Mike Flynn

Mike Flynn played for Preston North End from 1989 until 1993. During his time the defender made 136 appearances and scored seven times Photo: Archive

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Dean Barrick was a right back who played for Preston North End from 1995 until 1998. He scored one goal in 109 appearances for the club

10. Dean Barrick

Dean Barrick was a right back who played for Preston North End from 1995 until 1998. He scored one goal in 109 appearances for the club Photo: Lindsey North

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Scotsman Callum Davidson was an eventual club captain at Preston North End. The all-important left back made 166 appearances and scored an impressive 21 goals

11. Callum Davidson

Scotsman Callum Davidson was an eventual club captain at Preston North End. The all-important left back made 166 appearances and scored an impressive 21 goals Photo: Lindsey North

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Defender Matt Hill joined Preston North End in 2005. During three years with the club he made 105 appearances and being voted the Preston fans' Player of the Year during the 2006-07 season

12. Matt Hill

Defender Matt Hill joined Preston North End in 2005. During three years with the club he made 105 appearances and being voted the Preston fans' Player of the Year during the 2006-07 season Photo: Becky Matthews

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