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
9. Darren Ferguson
During a disappointing period as manager of Preston, in a spell which lasted less than a year, Darren Ferguson had a comeback win in September 2010 when his Preston side beat Leeds United 6–4 after being 4–1 down at Elland Road. However, after 49 games in charge, winning 13, drawing 12 and losing 24 games, he was sacked as manager on 29 December 2010, with Preston North End bottom of the Championship Photo: PA Wire
10. Phil Brown
On 6 January 2011, it was announced that Phil Brown would become the new manager of Preston North End, replacing the sacked Darren Ferguson. In his first season at Preston, he was unable to save the club from relegation. On 14 December 2011, Brown and his assistant Brian Horton were fired. Preston had won once in the last 11 games, and were in 10th place, five points from the play-offs Photo: Ian Robinson
11. Graham Westley
Graham Westley was appointed as Preston's new manager in January 2012. Westley was a vocal manager, quick to offer criticism and blame. His reign at the helm of Preston North End lasted until February 2013 Photo: CameraSport - Ian Cook
12. Simon Graysone
Simon Grayson was appointed manager of Preston North End in February 2013 and made an immediate impact. Grayson then went on to keep the club clear of relegation with four games to go. And in May 2014 Grayson guided Preston North End into the League One play off semi-final against Rotherham United. Twelve months later, Grayson guided Preston back to the second tier of English football after being absent for four years with a victory over Swindon Town in the League One play-off final. It was their first success in the play-offs in ten attempts. He was manager until 2017 - a longer term than many of the previous managers of this era Photo: CameraSport - Ashley Western