Phil Brown was Preston North End manager from January 2011 to December of that year.
Appointed as Darren Ferguson’s successor, Brown was unable to keep PNE in the Championship and then relieved of his duties the following campaign - after a run of one win in 11 games. North End had started the season with 22 points from a possible 27, but form fell off a cliff.
It wasn’t to be for Brown at North End, and the same can unfortunately be said for most of the players he recruited during his tenure. The Lilywhites utilised the loan market heavily and brought in several free transfers.
Here, we rate all 19 of the now Kidderminster Harriers boss’ PNE recruits.
5. Eddie Johnson
An exciting loan addition at the time, but the Fulham man and USA international did not live up to the hype. He played 16 games for PNE, without scoring. 3/10 | Getty Images
6. Iain Turner
Initially signed on loan, Turner then put pen-to-paper on a one year deal in the summer of 2011. He played 28 games in total for North End and gets a bonus point for scoring against Notts County, against Notts County. Turner eventually fell down the pecking order and moved on. 6/10 | Ian Robinson
7. Ricardo Gardner
The Jamaican turned out four times on loan from Bolton Wanderers and PNE failed to extend the move. Did a reasonable job at a time when North End were short on numbers. 5/10 | LEP
8. Steven Smith
Signed a one-year deal in August 2011 but had his contract terminated in April of that season. The Scot played 15 games in all competitions and moved to Portland Timbers after his spell at Preston. 4/10 | Getty Images