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World cup winner talks about early playing life at Preston

World Cup winner Will Greenwood appeared on Sky TV’s Game Changers and spoke about how he got into rugby union. Blackburn born former Hopper Greenwood made reference to his old club […]

10 years ago
Can you spot the next David Beckham? Why not join Preston North End as a scout

Preston North End Football Club are on the look out for volunteer scouts. Are you any good at spotting footballing talent? If yes, Preston North End would love to hear […]

10 years ago
Invincibles to enter Football Hall of Fame

The Invincibles Standing L to R: J. Ross, R. Price (groundsman), J. Goodall, N. Brown (committee), J. Trainer, R. Holmes, Seated L to R: J. Gordon, R. Howarth, R. Kelso, D. Russell, S. Thompson, J Graham, G. Drummond.. Preston North End Invincibles are to be are to be inducted into the National Football Museum Hall Of Fame. Sir Tom Finney already has a place on the honour role. […]

10 years ago
Former WWE star Chris Masters takes over as Mayor of Preston

PCW star and former WWE talent Chris Masters was in the chair for the council meeting yesterday afternoon. Chris Masters was promoting Preston City Wrestling, the local wrestling promotion, along […]

10 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston swimmer Stephanie Slater sets new world record

Stephanie Slater suffered nerve damage to her arm so now competes in paralympic swimming Preston paralympic swimmer Stephanie Slater has set a new world record. During a British para-swimming meet the 23-year-old who is a member of Preston Swimming Club set a new 100m […]

10 years ago
Wade Barrett: Spreading the Preston word

There aren’t many names that put Preston on the map globally. The most famous example is Sir Tom Finney, while others such as Andrew Flintoff and Phil Jones have pitched […]

10 years ago
Bamber Bridge FC to rename their stadium after Sir Tom Finney

The former Irongate stadium will now be named after Sir Tom Sir Tom Finney is to be remembered in the name of a Preston football team. Bamber Bridge have announced their Irongate ground is to be renamed the Sir Tom Finney […]

10 years ago
Preston North End “PNE” chants heard in the US

The classic chant of “PNE, PNE, PNE” echoed around the New Orleans Arena on Monday night. The Preston North End FC  chant has been heard at stadiums all around the UK, […]

10 years ago
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