Preston North End have got more right than wrong over the last decade, but as is the nature of football and the transfer market in particular, some deals just do not work out.
Plenty of the players on the below list had success elsewhere in their careers and are good footballers, but for differing reasons their time at Deepdale was far from the best. Some generated plenty of excitement when PNE secured their services, while others offered promise but faded away and certain names just never got going at all.
9. Josh Ginnelly
Arrived with potential but never really got a look in at PNE. Has done well for himself since, so perhaps a case of right player; wrong time. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
10. Tom Bayliss
North End paid a seven figure sum for Bayliss but it just never happened for him. Managed to get a few games under his belt eventually, but ended up having his contract terminated after three years - to allow him to sign for Shrewsbury | CameraSport - Dave Howarth Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
11. Andre Green
Brought in on loan following the sale of Callum Robinson. Made just six appearances before seeing his loan spell ended early, in January. Went to Charlton and ended up scoring at Deepdale for the Addicks. | World Copyright © 2019 CameraSport. All rights reserved. 43 Linden Ave. Countesthorpe. Leicester. England. LE8 5PG - Tel: +44 ( Photo: CameraSport
12. Izzy Brown
Got injured before the season started and ended up having his contract cancelled before the campaign finished due to falling below the manager’s standards | PNEFC