Mike Pollitt releases statement after leaving Preston North End goalkeeper coach role
Mike Pollitt left his role at PNE on Monday.
Mike Pollitt says it will be ‘nice to take a break’ after leaving his role as Preston North End goalkeeper coach.
After initially not making any alterations to his backroom staff after being appointed as Preston manager on September 28, Graham Alexander has now made sweeping changes which have led to some familiar faces returning to Deepdale.
One of them is Carlo Nash, a former shot-stopper who kept 39 clean sheets in just 92 appearances for North End, who was appointed as the new goalkeeper coach on Tuesday.
The 53-year-old has filled the position left vacant by Pollitt after it was announced he had left the club on Monday.
Pollitt has spoken about his PNE exit
Pollitt took to LinkedIn to react to his departure, writing: “After 6 and half Seasons at Preston North End my time has come to an end..
“Worked with some great people over that period and had some great memories..
“Be nice to take a break and reflect after 39 seasons consistently working and travelling, recharge the batteries and see what comes next..”
Pollitt joined Preston in July 2020 from Bolton Wanderers and worked under five permanent managers - Alex Neil, Frankie McAvoy, Ryan Lower, Paul Heckingbottom and Alexander - during his six-and-a-half years with the club.
Upon appointing Nash as his replacement, Alexander 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 has made to important recruitments at PNE
Meanwhile, another North End fan favourite, Youl Mawene, has been hired as the new Head of Performance and Fitness, replacing Andy Liddell and Alexander has raided former club Bradford City to appoint Scott Dyer as his new Head of Performance Analysis after calling him an ‘unsung hero’ in the Bantams’ promotion to League One in 2025.
Dyer replaced Charlie Ager, who held the position for two years.
“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,” Alexander said on the recruitments. “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.”