Les Chapman was a player-coach under John McGrath at Preston North End. In 1990, he took over the managership of the club but was later sacked in October 1992Les Chapman was a player-coach under John McGrath at Preston North End. In 1990, he took over the managership of the club but was later sacked in October 1992
Les Chapman was a player-coach under John McGrath at Preston North End. In 1990, he took over the managership of the club but was later sacked in October 1992

Here's 15 pictures showing Preston North End managers from the 90s and beyond - do you remember them?

We’ve looked at PNE managers from the 70s and 80s.
By Naomi Moon
Published 11th Oct 2022, 15:45 BST

Now we turn to the 90s and beyond, looking at the best, and possibly the worst, managers in the Lilywhite’s history. Do you remember these men? Some lead North End to glory, giving themselves legend status at the same time, whilst others we may not look back on with such a rosy glow. READ MORE: Preston North End managers of the 70s and 80s. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: PNE players of the 90s

Sam Allardyce arrived at the start of the 1992–93 season to coach at Preston North End under Les Chapman. When Chapman was sacked Allardyce was appointed caretaker manager. Yet despite a promising spell in charge, Allardyce did not get the job on a permanent basis, instead they appointed John Beck as manager. Allardyce then worked as youth team coach for 18 months

1. Sam Allardyce

Sam Allardyce arrived at the start of the 1992–93 season to coach at Preston North End under Les Chapman. When Chapman was sacked Allardyce was appointed caretaker manager. Yet despite a promising spell in charge, Allardyce did not get the job on a permanent basis, instead they appointed John Beck as manager. Allardyce then worked as youth team coach for 18 months Photo: Archive

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John Beck joined Preston North End in December 1992 with the club in danger of relegation from Division 2. His time at the club was certainly a mixed bag, but perhaps overshadowed by the 'long ball' tactic

2. John Beck

John Beck joined Preston North End in December 1992 with the club in danger of relegation from Division 2. His time at the club was certainly a mixed bag, but perhaps overshadowed by the 'long ball' tactic Photo: Archive

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After the departure of John Beck, Gary Peters was promoted to manager at Preston, who at the time were third from bottom of Division Three. With Peters in charge the team played a more attractive passing game. He also changed their fortunes, as Preston won promotion to Division Two in 1996. Also during his time Peters brought in players such as David Beckham (on loan) and Jon Macken. But In early 1998, with Preston sinking back towards Division Three, and having finished fifteenth two years running, Gary Peters resigned. Peters is pictured sat alongside David Beckham on the North End bench

3. Gary Peters

After the departure of John Beck, Gary Peters was promoted to manager at Preston, who at the time were third from bottom of Division Three. With Peters in charge the team played a more attractive passing game. He also changed their fortunes, as Preston won promotion to Division Two in 1996. Also during his time Peters brought in players such as David Beckham (on loan) and Jon Macken. But In early 1998, with Preston sinking back towards Division Three, and having finished fifteenth two years running, Gary Peters resigned. Peters is pictured sat alongside David Beckham on the North End bench Photo: Kevin McGuinness

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Moyes took over as Preston North End manager in January 1998 as the club struggled in Division Two and were in danger of relegation. He had spent much of his playing career preparing for management, taking coaching badges at just 22 years of age. Preston avoided relegation at the end of the 1997–98 season and reached the Division Two play-offs the following season. The following season, Moyes guided Preston to the Division Two title and a promotion to Division One. An even greater achievement perhaps was to steer Preston into the Division One play-offs the season after that, with largely the same squad. Towards the end of the 2001/02 season Moyes left for Everton

4. David Moyes

Moyes took over as Preston North End manager in January 1998 as the club struggled in Division Two and were in danger of relegation. He had spent much of his playing career preparing for management, taking coaching badges at just 22 years of age. Preston avoided relegation at the end of the 1997–98 season and reached the Division Two play-offs the following season. The following season, Moyes guided Preston to the Division Two title and a promotion to Division One. An even greater achievement perhaps was to steer Preston into the Division One play-offs the season after that, with largely the same squad. Towards the end of the 2001/02 season Moyes left for Everton Photo: Lindsey North

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