So we’ve dug through the archives to bring back memories of some of the great managers in North End history. In this gallery we take in first team coaches from the 70s and 80s, to be followed by a look back at some of the best and worst gaffers of the 90s and beyond. How many do you remember? READ MORE: Preston North End favourites of the 90s. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Preston’s very own Lionesses
5. PNE managers of the 70s and 80s
Tommy Docherty, commonly known as The Doc, was a Scottish football player and manager. In his lifetime Docherty played for several clubs, most notably Preston North End. And it was at North End that he eventually became manager in June 1981, leaving just a few months later though in December 1981 Photo: PA
6. PNE managers of the 70s and 80s
The quick departure of Tommy Doherty in 1981 meant a new manager was required, and so Gordon Lee stepped up to the fill that breach. Previously the manager at Everton he stayed with North End for two years Photo: Archive
7. PNE managers of the 70s and 80s
Alan Kelly had a long and successful career with Preston North End, first as a goalkeeper, then later as a caretaker manager, to be finally given the job full-time in 1983. But, following a bad run of results over the Christmas period, he resigned in February 1985. Now a Lilywhite legends, his name is forever etched on the minds of Preston North End fans, no least because a stand was named after him at Deepdale Photo: Archive
8. PNE managers of the 70s and 80s
Another Preston North end player turned manager is Tommy Booth. In September 1981 he moved to Preston North End for £30,000. And while at Deepdale he made 84 appearances between 1981 and 1984, scoring twice, before injury forced him to retire during the 1984–85 season. In February 1985 he was appointed as Preston manager; but with the club in difficult financial circumstances, he resigned in January 1986 Photo: Lindsey North