Great memories as host of former North End aces turn out for dinner

The Preston North End Former Players' Association held their 19th annual dinner at Deepdale.

By The Newsroom

Published 4th Nov 2016, 14:19 BST

Updated 16th Nov 2016, 16:29 BST

From left, Gary Peters, Ben Rhodes, Ian Bryson and Russ Wilcox

Lilywhites stars from down the years mixed with fans in the ever popular event.

There was a reunion of some of the 1995/96 Third Division title-winning squad to mark the 20th anniversary of that memorable campaign.

Manager Gary Peters was joined by Andy Saville – who scored 30 goals that season – skipper Ian Bryson, Allan Smart, Graeme Atkinson, Paul Sparrow, Neil McDonald and David Lucas.

Former PNE Cameraman George Hodgkinson and Andy Saville

Other players to attend included Alex Bruce, Mike Elwiss, Roy Tunks, Ricky Thomson, Graham Houston, Lee Ashcroft, Paul McKenna, Leo Gornall and Eric Jones.

Impressionist Kevin Connelly and comedian Lea Roberts provided the after-dinner entertainment.