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?

13. 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

14. Gary Swann
During his time at Deepdale Gary Swann was usually deployed in midfield, becoming an integral member of the Preston team, helping the club to promotion as runners up from the Fourth Division in his first season. A hard working and often unsung player, Swann also had an uncanny knack of scoring important goals from either his usual midfield position or from full back. He made 199 appearances and scored 37 times Photo: Archive

15. Ian Bryson
Ian Bryson joined Preston North End in 1993 and briefly played alongside David Beckham. Bryson was eventually appointed captain of Preston North End and during his time made 151 appearances, scoring 19 goals Photo: Archive

16. Sean Haslegrave
On this image you can just about make out Sean Haslegrave scoring an indirect free-kick for Preston North End - one of only two goals for the club. Haslegrave made 113 appearances for North End Photo: Archive


