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
21. Billy Jones
After the sale of Graham Alexander to Burnley, Billy Jones became Preston North End's right back of choice. Jones was a hot young prospect who went on to make 160 appearances for the club, scoring 16 goals. Jones was awarded with the Player of the Year for 2010-11 before his final game at Deepdale Photo: Donna Clifford
22. Sam Allardyce
Sam Allardyce ended his playing career at Preston North End, but only managed three appearances Photo: Archive
23. Sean St Ledger
Defender Sean St Ledger played a vital role at Preston North End from 2006 until 2011. He made 185 appearances and scored 10 goals during this time. In the 2007-08 season he was named the club's Player of the Year and had so many awards he had to thank the club five times Photo: Neil Cross
24. Mick Rathbone
Full back Mick Rathbone had a long association with Preston North End which started as a player from 1987 until 1991. He made 91 appearances and scored four goals. He later returned to PNE as a physiotherapist Photo: Archive