Preston placed in the top six on 26 occasions during the 2020/21 season, more than half the campaign. They sat second after their 14th,15th and 16th fixture. But a 3-1 defeat to Cardiff City in the second match back after lockdown saw them drop out of the play-offs and not find their way back there.
Ultimately it was a disappointing end to a season which promised plenty throughout. Especially after a 5-1 thumping of Barnsley and a 1-1 draw at Leeds United during the festive period. Alex Neil is now planning for the forthcoming season.
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13. Graham Potter on White's future
Graham Potter is confident of Ben White remaining a Brighton player. Leeds United are keen to keep the 22-year-old after an excellent loan spell. Potter said: ""He's our player, he's got a long contract with us. I have known Ben for a while, I have been aware of him, wanted to try to sign him when we were at Swansea." (Various) Photo: Michael Regan