Under the stewardship of interim head coach Frankie McAvoy, PNE have taken 11 points from six matches.
McAvoy has certainly given himself a good chance of landing the job on a full-time basis and is high in the betting.
It's more than five weeks since North End parted company with Alex Neil but are likely to wait until the end of the season before deciding on a permanent appointment.
Here are the latest odds for the job from Sky Bet.
9. Callum Davidson - 25/1
Another former North End player who is the running. Davidson is managing St Johnstone in Scotland. Photo: Press Association
10. Dean Holden - 25/1
Sacked by Bristol City earlier in the year, Holden is keen to get back into the game. Photo: Press Association
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