Paul Heckingbottom

Former Preston manager Paul Heckingbottom.

Goodman feels PNE went 'really early' on sacking Paul Heckingbottom

Former PNE boss Paul Heckingbottom is a contender for the vacant Bradford City job.

Heckingbottom 'out of race' to replace Alexander at Bradford

Graham Alexander was impressive in his first Preston press conference.

Alexander couldn't have got off to a better start as PNE manager

Graham Alexander has been unveiled as the new Preston North End manager.

Breaking Graham Alexander confirmed as new Preston North End manager

Alfie Devine arrived for a club-record fee in the summer (photo: Richard Martin-Roberts/CameraSport)

PNE Fans' Panel's John Smith's verdict so far

Paul Heckingbottom substitutes North End's Andrija Vukcevic

PNE Fans’ Panel view from John Smith: Decision to part ways was right one

Paul Heckingbottom got a lot of things right, pushing for investment in the squad

PNE Fans' Panel view from Tim Mercer: Hecky should go with a vote of thanks

Lincoln City’s Chiedozie Ogbene with North End’s Harry Clarke

Tim Mercer's PNE Fans' Panel verdict: Where is the next win coming from?

Alfie Devine was my man of the match (CameraSport)

John Smith's PNE Fans' Panel verdict: Something needs to change on and off the p...

Preston North End's Harry Clarke holds off the challenge from Blackburn Rovers' Kristi Montgomery

Heckingbottom was the duke of Deepdale after win over local rivals

Jordan Thompson fires a shot

Tim Mercer column - Thommo’s dominant display

Jusef Erabi shows his frustration as PNE sink to a 1-0 loss at Charlton Athletic

Preston will to 'go to the wire' to bolster squad

Nobody in a PNE shirt could convert an opportunity against Charlton

Charlton 1, North End 0: PNE boss targets a "Fox in the box"

Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom shouts instructions to his team from the technical area at The Valley.

“We can’t feel sorry for ourselves” - Show character Hecky demands

The two teams take the field (photo: John Smith)

North End’s Under-21s off to winning start in Premier League Cup

Preston new boy Harry Clarke

Signing for North End was the perfect move for right-back Clarke
New boy Harry Clarke believes North End can do something special
Craig Salmon

John Smith’s PNE Fans’ Panel verdict: This time next year...

Tim Mercer’s PNE Fans’ Panel verdict: Erabi was a glimmer of light amongst the g...

Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom

Paul Heckingbottom laments PNE's defensive errors in Bolton defeat

Paul Heckingbottom applauds the PNE fans.

Paul Heckingbottom’s message to ‘top class’ Preston North End fans

Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom reacts

‘I am relaxed’ - Preston North End boss on transfer latest

David Moyes

Twenty is plenty for PNE's cup clash against David Moyes' Everton

Preston-born Mark Lawrenson enjoyed a fine career most notably with Liverpool before going on to become a respected football pundit

Ex-star highlights need for PNE investment but salutes Hemmings Family

Delano Burgzorg has joined Preston North End on loan from Middlesbrough

Breaking PNE bring in Middlesbrough attacker on a season-long loan deal

Alfie Devine is the headline summer arrival at Deepdale so far

Patience will be crucial as PNE boss looks to beef up Deepdale squad

Ben Whiteman

Ben Whiteman joins Wrexham - midfielder's move confirmed

Ben Whiteman’s move from PNE to Wrexham seems set to be announced

Preston North End midfielder’s photo with Wrexham fan as deal looms
Preston North End midfielder photographed with Wrexham fan as move draws nearer
Gavin Browne

Ben Whiteman

Whiteman's exit strategy frustrates legendary ex-defender Lawrenson

Barcelona faced Birmingham City last week

The curious case of North End's called-off friendly against Barcelona

Preston North End's Ben Whiteman has ‘crossed a line’, Paul Heckingbottom has said.

Photographer Rich Linley / CameraSport

Heckingbottom’s honest update on PNE captain Whiteman’s future

Paul Heckingbottom

PNE boss Heckingbottom hails positive Spanish trip

Paul Heckingbottom

Revamped play-offs to bring extra excitement, says football pundits

Preston North End played Sheffield Wednesday in a pre-season friendly on Saturday

Preston North End players took a step forward with pre-season test

Lewis Dobbin in action for PNE last season (photo: Rich Linley/CameraSport)

Dobbin joins Southampton after starring role on loan at North End

Thierry Small had to come off (photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard)

North End stars passed their f irst f itness test at Brig – Heckingbottom

Michael Smith of Preston North End

Exclusive: League One side agree deal to sign Preston North End man

Alfie Devine signs

Alfie Devine arrival marks major forward step for Preston North End George Hodgson

Daniel Jebbison

Reports: PNE reignite interest in striker as Blackburn Rovers rivalled

Alfie Devine

Preston North End close in on permanent signing of Alfie Devine

Preston North End's Brad Potts celebrates

PNE's best XI as things stand with one new face on board

Luke Graham has signed for Stoke City

Preston North End transfer links over as Stoke City secure deal

Alfie Devine

Explained: PNE's Alfie Devine option amid Spurs transfer pursuit

Harrison Armstrong

Armstrong considers fresh loan six months after PNE recall - reports

Daniel Jebbison

Blackburn Rovers transfer revelation raises PNE question marks George Hodgson

Milutin Osmajic

Preston North End have a difficult decision to make over Osmajic

Derby County's Rhian Brewster is tackled by Preston North End's Alfie Devine

Value in possible PNE transfer underlined as Derby close to £6m deal

Milutin Osmajic

PNE man attracting European interest as talks over future ongoing

Preston North End's Lewis Dobbin celebrates scoring his side's third goal with team-mate Alfie Devine

Preston North End's incredible loan XI from the last decade

Preston North End's Andrew Moran

Five PNE players for whom the 2026/27 season is particularly big for

Sheffield Wednesday's Middlewood Road training ground

Behind-closed-doors Preston North End pre-season friendly confirmed

Paul Heckingbottom with Odel Offiah

'Realistically...' - EFL pundit grades Preston North End's season

Callum Lang training

PNE star being put through his paces in off season ahead of vital year

Chris Waddle

Celtic receive surprise Heckingbottom recommendation from Waddle

Preston North End's Milutin Osmajic

'Paul might think...' - Alan Kelly Jnr on PNE's big Osmajic decision

Will Lankshear in action

Every Championship loan ending as PNE gear up for key summer

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