Preston have been rocked by the news that Youl Mawene will miss the whole of the new season. ... more »

Paul Simpson says he is happy to work within the budget handed to him at Preston. ... more »

Preston boss Paul Simpson is still on the look-out for a new striker in time for Saturday's season opener against Sheffield Wednesday. ... more »

North End chairman Derek Shaw have issued a 'hands-off' warning to Portsmouth after they were linked with a £4m swoop for Deepdale's jewel in the crown, Dave Nugent. ... more »

Lancashire's batting line-up was blasted apart as Nottinghamshire's seamers hunted as a pack to leave the hosts in a commanding position. ... more »

Preston continue their pre-season warm-up schedule with a glamour friendly against Manchester United on Saturday. ... more »

Five big-hearted Morecambe fans are planning a marathon two-day road trip to visit every Conference ground in England to raise funds for the charity, Brain Tumour UK. ... more »

Over 9,000 fans turned out to honour Paul McKenna for his testimonial game at Deepdale. ... more »

The giant step up in class from UniBond League to Champions League opposition in the space of four days is not one Paul Simpson would have chosen. ... more »

Newspapers are linking Preston North End with a move for West Bromwich Albion striker Geoff Horsfield. ... more »

Paul Simpson has ordered Preston to sharpen up – at both ends of the field. ... more »

Paul Simpson is looking to net more new players after completing his hat-trick with the signing of defender Liam Chilvers. ... more »

Widescreen football is coming to a stadium near you this season, if first impressions are anything to go by. ... more »

Paul Simpson is winning the battle to rebuild his backroom staff only days after the mass walkout at Deepdale. ... more »

Paul Simpson has criticised the "schemers" he feels have been disrupting the club since he arrived. ... more »

Derek Shaw claims he would be very disappointed if the four departing backroom staff turn up at Derby County. ... more »

North End boss Paul Simpson is angry following a walkout by four of his coaching staff. ... more »

Andrew Flintoff is optimistic he will return to the England team for the second Test against Pakistan later this month. ... more »

Lancashire will be well represented when final qualifying for The Open tees off on Merseyside next week. ... more »

Despite some impressive performances led by Justin Austin, Preston Swimming Club's North Lancs team finished bottom of four in their fourth gala of the season at West View Leisure Centre. ... more »

Tyrone Mears has completed a move to West Ham United in a deal which could rise to £2m. ... more »

The Deepdale futures of Tyrone Mears and Ned Kelly were thrown further into doubt when both failed to show up for the start of pre-season training. ... more »

The North End players and coaching staff got a roasting when they reported back in scorching temperatures. ... more »

New PNE boss Paul Simpson has calmed players' fears ahead of pre-season training by insisting: I'm no ogre! ... more »

Preston fans' favourite Jim McNab, who turned out more than 200 times for the club in the late sixties and early seventies, has died at the age of 66. ... more »

Ned Kelly was seeking talks with new boss Paul Simpson to thrash out his role in Preston's revamped coaching team. ... more »

New manager Paul Simpson wants star striker Dave Nugent to put his Premiership dream on hold for at least another season. ... more »

Penwortham stretched their lead at the top of the Moore and Smalley Palace Shield's Premier Division with a five-wicket win over strugglers Fylde. ... more »

Paul Simpson has made his first signing as Preston manager with the capture of Leeds midfielder Danny Pugh. ... more »

Kris Radlinski has scotched speculation his recent appearance for Wigan was a one-off wonder. ... more »

New Burscough boss Liam Watson has done a three-for-one deal with his old club Southport. ... more »

Preston have been handed a home start against Sheffield Wednesday in the 2006/07 fixtures announced on Thursday. ... more »

Our bloggers talk about their day out in Cologne for England's final group game. ... more »

North End's chairman insists he will not be placing an unreasonable burden on his new manager in the coming season. ... more »

Derek Shaw has promised new manager Paul Simpson he will not whip the welcome mat from under his feet with a string of summer sales. ... more »

Paul Simpson will have money to spend on new players but insists he does not know what his spending power will be. ... more »

New boss Paul Simpson has wiped the slate clean and told Preston's players they will all get a fresh start under him. ... more »

Ned Kelly has revealed he is considering his future at Preston just hours after being told his job is safe. ... more »

Paul Simpson started his first day as Preston manager today with the message: I'm here to carry on where Billy Davies left off. ... more »

David 'Ned' Kelly was heading for showdown talks with new boss Paul Simpson today over his future at Deepdale. ... more »

Paul Simpson has been named as the new manager of Preston North End. ... more »

Phil Parkinson has insisted he will not be appointed as Preston manager on Friday. ... more »

David Kelly has been frozen out as Preston prepare to unveil their new boss. ... more »

Preston defender Claude Davis is on his way to Sheffield United in a deal worth up to £3m. ... more »

Money raised from the sale of Claude Davis will be available for the new manager to spend, according to chairman Derek Shaw. ... more »

As talks continue with candidates for the manager's job, our source suggests a decision could be imminent. ... more »

Preston have warned Premiership clubs that centre-half Claude Davis will not be leaving Deepdale on the cheap. ... more »

Preston are on World Cup watch in their quest for a new manager. ... more »

Bookies have written off Preston's chances of reaching the Premiership next season – with or without Billy Davies. ... more »

Carlisle boss Paul Simpson has had no contact from Preston, but refused to rule out a move to Deepdale. ... more »