Graham Alexander explains what Carlo Nash will bring to Preston as Mike Pollitt goalkeeper coach replacement
Carlo Nash is Preston’s new goalkeeper coach.
Graham Alexander says Carlo Nash is able to get the best out of goalkeepers after choosing him as his replacement for Mike Pollitt.
Former Preston North End shot-stopper Nash has returned to Deepdale, with the club announcing on Tuesday evening that the 53-year-old is the new goalkeeper coach.
It was announced on Monday that long-serving Mike Pollitt had left that same position at the club after just shy of six-and-a-half years, being appointed in July 2020.
Nash, a former teammate of Alexander, played for Preston between 2005 and 2007 and kept 39 clean sheets in his 92 games.
Talking about the appointment, Alexander sang Nash's praises. In a statement released by the club, he said: “We’re delighted to bring Carlo in as goalkeeping coach.
“He’s another colleague who has won with us before, and also has the experience of knowing what our club is capable of.“He’s a great character and knows how to help goalkeepers be at their best.”
Alexander worked with Nash at Salford City, when the manager guided the club to League Two.
Big changes made to Graham Alexander's PNE coaching staff
Nash is the third new appointment to Alexander's backroom staff this week.
On Monday, it was confirmed that North End fan favourite Youl Mawene had swapped local rivals Burnley for a return to the club he made 197 appearances for.
The 47-year-old former defender has been appointed as the club's new Head of Performance and Fitness, replacing Andy Liddell, who departed on October 19.
Mawene has extensive experience in the role and worked with Alexander at Fleetwood Town and Salford.
Preston have also appointed Scott Dyer as Head of Performance Analysis, replacing Charlie Ager in the role.
Alexander worked with Dyer extensively during his successful tenure at Bradford City, calling him an ‘unsung hero’ of their promotion to League One.
On the two appointments, Alexander said: “Youl brings a wealth of experience with him, has a fantastic work ethic and also played a significant part in successful teams both as a player with PNE and as a staff member with us when winning promotion. He’s a great addition to our staff.
“Scott worked closely with us at our previous club and played a significant role in our success there. "He’ll work exceptionally hard to support the players and provide everything we need from an analysis perspective. We’re delighted to bring him in.”