Over the years Preston North End have had many memorable players who have cemented their way into the heart of the team in midfield. All through the 80s, 90s and 00s there have been players who have gone on to become some of the most popular players the club has utilised. How many of these men do you remember? READ MORE: Preston North End defenders of the 80s, 90s and 00s. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: PNE best goalies of all time. MORE MEMORIES: Preston managers of the 90s and beyond
5. Darren Carter
Perhaps not a shining success for Preston North End like other midfielders of the past, Darren Carter nevertheless still contributed with 97 games and four goals for the club Photo: Donna Clifford
6. Dickson Etuhu
Dickson Etuhu had mixed fortunes whilst playing for Preston North End. During his four years with the club, from 2002 until 2006, he found himself in and out of the starting line-up. However, he managed to rack up 134 appearances and scored 17 goals Photo: Steve Yarnell
7. Paul McKenna
After making his debut in 1997 Paul McKenna soon became a fixture in the Preston North End first team. His appearance tally was 427 by the end of the 2007/08 season. This puts him at number nine in the all-time record appearances for the club. He scored 30 goals in his time Photo: Ian Robinson
8. Graham Alexander
Although not strictly a midfielder, Graham Alexander was sometimes asked to help out in the middle of the field. He had 400 appearances with Preston North End in two stints, and scored a 54 goals - mostly from the penalty spot Photo: Ian Robinson