Preston North End Football Club History

A deeper dive into tonight’s opponents, Bristol City.

Let’s take a look back…. 👀

ON THIS DAY: in 2021, completed the double signings of Ali McCann and Josh Murphy!

McCann has since gone on to play over 150 games and currently the club Captain!

Murphy on the other hand went on to play 12 games in Lilywhite and currently plays for Portsmouth.

ON THIS DAY: in 2016, completed the triple signings of Aiden McGeady, Alex Baptiste and Marnick Vermijl.

McGeady and Baptiste signed season-long loan deals.

Vermijl signed a three-year contract arriving back at Deepdale for an undisclosed fee having spent last season on loan.

ON THIS DAY: in 2022, beat Coventry City 1-0 at the CBS Arena. Emil Riis came off the bench to score his first goal of the new season.

also continued their unbeaten start to the new season and also kept a seventh consecutive clean sheet.

Ahead of this afternoons trip to The Valley, let’s take a look back… 👀

ON THIS DAY: in 1958, beat Everton 4-1 at Goodison Park.

It was a great day for Preston manager Cliff Britton, a man who had previously both played for and managed Everton.

Tom Finney also scored one of his fourteen career goals against Everton.

70 years ago today!

For the first time in almost 25 years, David Moyes returns to Deepdale to manage a side, but this time as manager of Everton.

Ahead of tomorrow’s game, let’s take a look back…. 👀

From founder members of the Football League, to one-time FA Cup finalists, welcome to Deepdale tomorrow for the first time since 2018.

Let’s take a look back…..

ON THIS DAY: in 2016, beat QPR 2-0 at Loftus Road. A goal in each half from Jermaine Beckford & Nedum Onuoha (OG) secured a first victory of the season.

Defender, Tommy Spurr also made his first appearance after a move from Blackburn Rovers.