Founded in 1880, Preston North End has been a mainstay in the English Football League for many years and has seen its fair share of great players.
From players who have aided playoff pushes to relegation fight heroes, the Lilywhites have had a whole host of influential players put on the iconic orange shirt.
We asked readers of the Lancashire Post who were the best players to play for the club in their generation and the response was overwhelming.
So here are 21 of the best players to play for Preston North End in history as voted by fans:

9. George Koumantarakis
George Koumantarakis (left) in the 2003/04 Preston North End kit Photo: Lindsey North

10. Andy Saville
Andy Saville (right) in 1995–96 for Preston North End, scored 30 goals in all competitions, making him overall top scorer in the Third Division. | LEP

11. Gary Parkinson
On the eve of the 1997-98 season Gary Parkinson signed for Preston North End from rivals Burnley. The right back made 88 appearances and scored six goals Photo: Kevin McGuinness

12. Alan Kelly
Alan Kelly is probably Preston North End's most famous goal keeper - spending much of his playing career at the club before eventually joining the coaching staff - even ending up as manager for a spell. During his 14-year playing time with PNE he made 447 appearances, keeping 126 clean sheets, which is a club record Photo: Archive


