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

In the 2005–06 season, Claude Davis established himself as the mainstay of the Preston defence, contributing to 24 clean sheets and swept the board at the club's Player of the Season awards, named both the Player's Player and fans Player of the Season. He made 94 appearances for North End, scoring four goals

13. Claude Davis

In the 2005–06 season, Claude Davis established himself as the mainstay of the Preston defence, contributing to 24 clean sheets and swept the board at the club's Player of the Season awards, named both the Player's Player and fans Player of the Season. He made 94 appearances for North End, scoring four goals Photo: Ian Robinson

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David Moyes was a centre back before he turned his eye towards management and during his seven years as a player at Preston North End he pulled on a white shirt an impressive 143 times, scoring 15 goals

14. David Moyes

David Moyes was a centre back before he turned his eye towards management and during his seven years as a player at Preston North End he pulled on a white shirt an impressive 143 times, scoring 15 goals Photo: Lindsey North

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Jeff Wrightson played for Preston North End from 1987 until 1992. Wrightson won the club's Player of the Year award in the 1990–91 season, but was released at the end of the next season. He scored five goals from nearly 200 games in all competitions

15. Jeff Wrightson

Jeff Wrightson played for Preston North End from 1987 until 1992. Wrightson won the club's Player of the Year award in the 1990–91 season, but was released at the end of the next season. He scored five goals from nearly 200 games in all competitions Photo: Archive

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Andy Fensome signed for Preston North End for a £7,500 fee in October 1993 and was named as the club's Player of the Year in the 1994–95 season. In total, he made 105 appearances for the Deepdale club and scored two goals

16. Andy Fensome

Andy Fensome signed for Preston North End for a £7,500 fee in October 1993 and was named as the club's Player of the Year in the 1994–95 season. In total, he made 105 appearances for the Deepdale club and scored two goals Photo: Archive

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