Long-serving Preston North End analyst makes statement after Deepdale departure
Graham Alexander has made big changes to his PNE backroom staff.
Charlie Ager has reflected on his near-seven-year stint at Preston North End after leaving his role as Head of Performance Analysis.
It may be the international break but Graham Alexander is still working hard and he has moved to make big changes to his backroom staff this week.
In the analytics department, Alexander has appointed Scott Dyer, who he worked with extensively at Bradford City, in the role of Head of Performance Analysis.
Dyer has replaced Ager, who enjoyed two stints at Preston, and has wished the club ‘the very best’ going forward.
Taking to Linkedin, Ager wrote in a statement: “After nearly 7 years across two spells at Preston North End, my time has come to an end. Having previously spent five years at the club before returning for a further two, Preston has been a huge part of my professional journey.
“I’ve been fortunate to work alongside some fantastic people, build great relationships and share plenty of memorable experiences along the way.
“I’m incredibly grateful to everyone I’ve worked with, both on and off the pitch, for their support and contribution during my time at the club. Thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey.
“I wish the club, the staff and the players all the very best for the future.”
Ager served as Head of Performance Analysis for nearly two years after returning to Deepdale in December 2024. Ager first joined North End in November 2017 in the same role, but left for a first team performance analyst position at Sunderland in July 2022.
He spent just two months in the North East before returning to another former club, Stoke City, in August 2022, his last role before going back to Preston.
Meanwhile, Youl Mawene has returned to Preston as the club’s new Head of Performance and Fitness, replacing Andy Liddell, while Carlo Nash has been appointed as the new goalkeeper coach following the departure of Mike Pollitt.