Alex Neil praised his Preston players for beating Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 despite having their “backs against the wall”.
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Daniel Johnson on the spot as Preston see off Sheffield Wednesday
Daniel Johnson scored twice from the penalty spot as Preston moved into the Sky Bet Championship top six with a 2-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday at Deepdale.
Jones questions whether speculation is hampering error-prone Butland
Stoke boss Nathan Jones suggested speculation around Jack Butland is affecting his goalkeeper after he made two costly mistakes in their 3-1 Sky Bet Championship defeat at Preston.
Butland’s blunders cost Stoke dearly in defeat at Preston
Stoke paid the price for two mistakes by goalkeeper Jack Butland as dominant Preston secured their second Sky Bet Championship win of the season with a 3-1 victory over the division’s bottom side.
Alex Neil pleased to see changes pay off as Preston ease past Wigan
Preston boss Alex Neil claims his changes were vindicated after Wigan were brushed aside 3-0 at Deepdale.
Preston cruise to Lancashire derby victory over Wigan
Paul Gallagher’s stunner helped Preston pick up their first win of the season with an impressive 3-0 victory over Wigan in an entertaining Lancashire derby at Deepdale.
Preston sign former striker Nugent following Derby release
Preston have announced the signing of their former striker David Nugent.
Klopp: Mignolet’s future is with Liverpool
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists second-choice goalkeeper Simon Mignolet is staying at the club this season despite the Belgian having concerns about his pitch time.
Preston accept bid for Callum Robinson from Premier League club
Preston have announced they have accepted a bid from a Premier League club for striker Callum Robinson.
Leeds, Wigan and Preston bid to maintain opening-day runs
The EFL fixtures for the new season were announced on Thursday – but what can we expect from the first round of matches? In contrast to the Premier League, where Manchester City have won their last eight opening fixtures, Manchester United four in a row and Liverpool five of their last six, only three Championship teams can even boast winning starts in each of the last two seasons.
Maguire believes Irish goals will come with time
Sean Maguire is confident there are still goals in the Republic of Ireland squad after Mick McCarthy’s frontmen drew another frustrating blank.
‘It’s up to us to turn it round’ – Republic of Ireland midfielder Browne
Alan Browne has admitted the Republic of Ireland did not do themselves justice in the last 12 months of Martin O’Neill’s reign.
Ireland’s Browne confident he can make his mark at international level
Alan Browne is confident there is more to come from him at international level as he attempts to belatedly kick-start his Republic of Ireland career.
Bruce looking ahead after comeback draw at Preston
Sheffield Wednesday manager Steve Bruce was left fuming at his side’s first-half showing at Deepdale as the Owls claimed an unlikely point against Preston in a 3-3 thriller.
Wednesday hit back at Preston but late play-off push is over
Sheffield Wednesday battled back from two goals down in a 3-3 thriller against Preston at Deepdale, a result which ended the Owls’ feint hopes of sneaking into the play-offs.
Neil hails Robinson and Nmecha after thumping Ipswich
Preston boss Alex Neil saluted the quality of forwards Callum Robinson and Lukas Nmecha after they tore already-relegated Ipswich apart in a 4-0 hammering at Deepdale.
Preston thrash Ipswich to end losing streak
Callum Robinson and Lukas Nmecha both hit doubles as Preston ended their four-game losing streak in style by comfortably beating already-relegated Ipswich 4-0.
West Brom confirm Shan will stay in charge for the rest of the season
West Brom caretaker manager Jimmy Shan will remain in charge until the end of the season.
Bielsa heaps praise on Bamford as Leeds reclaim spot in top two
Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa praised double goal scorer Patrick Bamford as he helped his side to a 2-0 win at Preston.
Bamford double sees Leeds climb into Championship top two
Patrick Bamford hit a second-half double as Leeds moved back into the automatic promotion places in the Sky Bet Championship following a comfortable 2-0 win at 10-man Preston.