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
9. Chris Sedgwick
Chris Sedgwick started his Preston North End career as a right midfielder, but was asked to switch to central midfield during the 2006/07 season. There he formed a partnership with Paul McKenna. Sedgwick made 229 appearances for PNE, scoring 12 goals Photo: Neil Cross
10. Michael Appleton
In his three-and-a-half years at Deepdale, Michael Appleton played 145 first-team games, scoring fifteen goals. He also played an important part in the Lilywhites' promotion to Division One in 2000 as Division Two champions Photo: Kevin McGuinness
11. Graham Houston
Graham Houston started his playing career at Preston North End in 1979 and stayed with the team until 1985. He made 128 appearances and scored 11 goals Photo: Archive
12. Don O'Riordan
Don O'Riordan joined Preston North End in 1978 and played until 1983. He made 158 league appearances for PNE, scoring eight times, and the fans voted him Player of the Year in 1981/82 Photo: Archive