PNE Pod: The Official Preston North End Podcast

The Debrief: North End blunt Blades at Bramall Lane

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:17:00 -0000

Liam Lindsay scored a brace with Lewis Dobbin scoring the winning goal as North End registered a 3-2 victory against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

iFollow PNE commentator Jonathan Breeze was joined by Alan Kelly to give their verdict on the Lilywhites' latest win.

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The Debrief: Gentry Day delight at The Valley

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:56:00 -0000

Brad Potts scored the winner to give North End a Gentry Day victory against Charlton Athletic at The Valley.

iFollow PNE commentator Guy Clarke debriefed victory in the capital alongside former North End defender Paul Sparrow.

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The Debrief: Brad Potts marks 250th appearance with goal in QPR draw

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:45:00 -0000

Brad Potts was on the scoresheet on his 250th appearance for the club as North End were held to a 1-1 draw by QPR at Deepdale.

iFollow PNE commentator looked back on the game with former North End midfielder John Welsh.

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The Debrief: Moran and Whiteman on target in Good Friday draw at Leicester

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:34:00 -0000

Andrew Moran and Ben Whiteman were both on the scoresheet for North End in an entertaining 2-2 draw at Leicester City on Good Friday.

iFollow PNE commentator Jonathan Breeze gave his thoughts on the clash at the King Power Stadium alongside LEP reporter, George Hodgson.

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The Debrief: Devine at the double in Stoke victory

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:07:00 -0000

Alfie Devine netted a brace with Milutin Osmajić finding the net as North End came from behind to beat Stoke City 3-1 at Deepdale and return to winning ways.

iFollow PNE commentator Guy Clarke gave his assessment of the game alongside former North End defender Paul Huntington.

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The Debrief: Osmajić rescues point on Lang's Deepdale debut

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 22:29:00 -0000

Lewis Dobbin and Milutin Osmajić were both on the scoresheet as North End were held to a 2-2 draw by Watford at Deepdale. Callum Lang came off the bench to make his PNE debut and set up Osmajić's equaliser in a lively cameo.

iFollow PNE commentator Guy Clarke debriefed the action alongside The Lancashire Evening Post's PNE writer, George Hodgson.

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The Debrief: Dobbin and Devine do the damage at Bristol City

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:13:00 -0000

Lewis Dobbin and Alfie Devine were on the scoresheet for North End as they registered an excellent victory on the road against Bristol City.

iFollow PNE commentator Guy Clarke was joined by former North End defender Darnell Fisher to look back over a fantastic 90 minutes of football at Ashton Gate.

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The Debrief: Milly's big return in Sheffield Wednesday win

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000

Milutin Osmajić made his long-awaited return to the team with a goal in a win against Sheffield Wednesday on New Year's Day at Deepdaale. Ali McCann opened the scoring and Lewis Dobbin rounded things off as North End moved back into the Play-Off places.

iFollow PNE commentator Jonathan Breeze looked back over the win with former North End defender Liam Chilvers.

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The Debrief: Keane's comeback leveller against the Canaries

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 16:58:00 -0000

Will Keane returned from an eight-month injury lay-off to equalise in the final moments as North End stretched their unbeaten run to eleven games with a point against Norwich City at Deepdale.

iFollow PNE commentator Jonathan Breeze gave his take on the game along with former North End defender Liam Childers .

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Ian Penrose: Meeting North End's new Non-Executive Chairman

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:52:00 -0000

On this episode of PNE Pod: The Official Preston North End Podcast, broadcaster Niall McCaughan and former Deepdale striker Neil Mellor sit down with North End's new Non-Executive Chairman, Ian Penrose. Ian discusses his lifelong support of PNE, his experience as CEO of international businesses, and what he plans to achieve in his new role at North End.

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The Debrief: Jebbo again! Job done in Oxford

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 18:51:00 -0000

Jordan Storey and Daniel Jebbison were on the scoresheet as North End earned three points on the road against Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium in a win that lifted the team to 3rd in the Championship table.

iFollow PNE commentator Guy Clarke was joined by former North End defender Paul Sparrow to pick the bones out of the latest victory.

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The Debrief: Jebbison fires ten-man North End to Coventry point

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 23:50:00 -0000

Daniel Jebbison fired home a second half equaliser as North End recovered from going down to ten men and falling behind to the league leaders to earn a valuable point.

iFollow PNE commentator Jonathan Breeze sat down with former North End captain John Welsh to talk about the spirited encounter with the Sky Blues.

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The Debrief: Harrison hammers home late leveller in Wrexham draw

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 23:56:00 -0000

Harrison Armstrong returned to action and scored his first goal for the club as Paul Heckingbottom's side earned a late point against Wrexham at a rainy Deepdale.

iFollow PNE commentator Guy Clarke assessed the game with former North End captain and current academy coach, John Welsh.

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The Debrief: Mads wins it at Wednesday

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 21:24:00 -0000

North End were behind twice at Hillsborough on Saturday afternoon but came back to beat Sheffield Wednesday 3-2 thanks to Mads Frøkjær's second half strike as Paul Heckingbottom's side remain in the top six.

iFollow PNE commentator Jonathan Breeze picked the bones out of a back and forth encounter in South Yorkshire alongside former North End midfielder Graeme Atkinson.

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The Debrief: Jebbison stings Hornets in Watford away draw

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:37:00 -0000

Daniel Jebbison returned to face his former club Watford at Vicarage Road and found the net as North End bounced back from Lancashire Derby defeat to earn a hard-fought point on the road.

iFollow PNE commentator Guy Clarke assessed the midweek clash with former North End defender Paul Sparrow.

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Peter Ridsdale: "All I want is North End to get promoted"

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:17:00 -0000

Preston North End CEO Peter Ridsdale joins broadcaster Niall McCaughan and former Deepdale striker Neil Mellor on the latest episode of PNE Pod: The Official Preston North End Podcast. Peter shares his thoughts on North End's campaign so far, how the club operates in the transfer market and why he is determined to see PNE reach the Premier League. Plus, Ridsdale also provides an update on potential future investment in the football club.

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The Debrief: London calling as North End earn point at Millwall

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 16:16:00 -0000

Michael Smith scored as North End earned a 1-1 draw on the road against Millwall at The Den. In a game that could've gone either way, Paul Heckingbottom's men added a point to their tally and extended the unbeaten run to four games.

iFollow PNE commentator Jonathan Breeze and former North End defender Darnell Fisher gave their thoughts on the clash.

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The Debrief: Thierry unleashes a rocket on Bonfire Night

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:22:00 -0000

Thierry Small scored one of the best goals you'll likely to have seen scored at Deepdale as North End made it three wins on the spin with a 2-1 victory against Swansea City.

iFollow PNE commentator Jonathan Breeze sat down with former North End midfielder John Welsh to look back on the latest victory for Paul Heckingbottom's side.

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The Debrief: Three tremendous points on the south coast for PNE

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 18:22:00 -0000

Lewis Dobbin and Mads Frøkjær found the net as North End registered a brilliant away victory against Southampton at St. Mary's.

iFollow PNE commentator Guy Clarke reflected on the game with former North End defender Paul Sparrow.

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The Debrief: North End blunt the Blades in comeback thriller

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:31:00 -0000

North End came from two-down to beat Sheffield United in front of the Sky Sports cameras on Friday night with former Blade Daniel Jebbison scoring the decisive goal at Deepdale.

iFollow PNE commentator Guy Clarke is joined by former PNE goalkeeper Alan Kelly to give their thoughts on an entertaining encounter that saw Paul Heckingbottom's side return to winning ways.

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Ben Whiteman: A skipper's pride

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:01:00 -0000

North End captain Ben Whiteman is the latest guest to join broadcaster Niall McCaughan and former Deepdale striker Neil Mellor on PNE Pod: The Official Preston North End Podcast. From coming through at Manchester United to becoming a father for the first time, Ben reflects on his life both on and off the pitch, including his pride at being PNE skipper and how determined he is to break his goal drought this season!

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Jason Euell: North End vision was easy to buy in to

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:55:00 -0000

Hear from North End First Team Coach Jason Euell on this episode of PNE Pod: The Official Preston North End Podcast. The former striker sits down with broadcaster Niall McCaughan and former PNE forward Neil Mellor to discuss what he brings to an experienced Preston coaching setup, his playing days in the Premier League, and what it was like to cut his teeth as part of the infamous Wimbledon crazy gang!

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The Debrief: Small comes back to haunt Charlton in PNE victory

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 18:00:00 -0000

Thierry Small scored his second goal of the week, netting against former club Charlton Athletic in another Deepdale victory for Preston North End. Daniel Jebbison also scored his first goal for the club to send PNE into the international break in the Championship Play-Off places.

iFollow PNE commentator Jonathan Breeze was joined by former North End midfielder Graeme Atkinson to pick the bones out of the latest fixture.

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The Debrief: Iversen Stars for PNE in Bristol City Stalemate

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 18:15:00 -0000

North End were held to a goalless draw by Bristol City at Deepdale in the latest Sky Bet Championship fixture with Daniel Iversen pulling off a sublime last-gasp save to deny Anis Mehmeti and preserve a point for PNE.

iFollow PNE commentator Guy Clarke is joined by North End goalkeeping legend Alan Kelly Jr in the latest episode of The Debrief.

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Thierry Small: Why I chose PNE

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:55:00 -0000

He's made a great start to life in a North End shirt and now Thierry Small is the latest guest to join broadcaster Niall McCaughan and ex-Deepdale striker Neil Mellor on PNE Pod. The 21-year-old talks about why he decided Preston was the right move for him this summer, what his ambitions are going forward after being called up for England U21 and what he does away from the pitch to wind down. Learn more about North End's talented full back on this latest episode of the show - and remember to hit subscribe wherever you get your podcasts as there are plenty more incredible PNE guests to come.

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The Debrief: Devine Delight as North End Win At Derby

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 17:22:00 -0000

Alfie Devine's stunning strike earned PNE a fantastic victory on the road against Derby County to take Paul Heckingbottom's side into the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off places.

iFollow PNE commentator Jonathan Breeze and former North End midfielder Graeme Atkinson gave their post-match analysis shortly after the full-time whistle at Pride Park.

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The Debrief: Late drama at Deepdale as North End are held

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 16:28:00 -0000

Preston North End played out an entertaining 2-2 draw against league leaders Middlesbrough at Deepdale on Saturday afternoon. Lewis Dobbin scored a stunner to open the scoring before Jordan Storey’s late header was cancelled out in added time.

iFollow PNE commentator spoke with Liam Chilvers to assess the action.

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The Debrief: Back-to-back wins as North End edge out Tractor Boys

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 18:39:00 -0000

Milutin Osmajić was on the scoresheet for his third goal in three league matches as an 11th-minute penalty secured a 1-0 victory against newly-relegated Ipswich Town at Deepdale.

iFollow PNE commentator Jonathan Breeze spoke with John Welsh following the latest victory.

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The Debrief: North End outfox Leicester in dramatic Deepdale opener

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 17:21:00 -0000

Milutin Osmajić struck a late winner against Leicester City at Deepdale to help PNE to a fantastic victory against the Foxes after Alfie Devine’s brilliance had opened the scoring. IFollow PNE commentator Guy Clarke and former North End defender Andy Fensome assessed the win.

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The Debrief: PNE into the hat for round two of the League Cup

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 21:34:00 -0000

A freakish Charlie Raglan own goal ensured North End progressed into the second round of the Carabao Cup with a narrow victory against Barrow at the SO Legal Stadium. iFollow PNE commentator Guy Clarke reviewed PNE’s victory along with former Lilywhites midfielder, Graeme Atkinson.

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The Debrief: An opening day draw vs QPR for Preston North End

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 21:14:00 -0000

Osmajić‘s superb leveller earns North End an opening day point at QPR. iFollow PNE commentator Guy Clarke discussed the first clash of the 2025/26 season with former Deepdale favourite, Darnell Fisher.

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Graham Alexander: My unbreakable North End bond

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Graham Alexander is a modern-day PNE legend. With over 400 appearances for North End across two spells, Grezza sat down with former Deepdale striker Neil Mellor and broadcaster Niall McCaughan on PNE Pod to discuss his 'unbreakable' connection with the football club, playing under David Moyes, making the controversial switch to Burnley, and how it felt to score with his last ever touch at Deepdale. This is a must listen for any Preston fan...

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How Preston got Promoted: 2015 League One Playoff Final Special

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000

10 years on from the remarkable playoff final win over Swindon at Wembley, we relive that magical afternoon with the people who were at the heart of it. Join Simon Grayson, Tom Clarke, John Welsh and Chris Humphrey as they reminisce over the highs and lows of North End's incredible 2014/15 season.

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Ricardo Fuller: I wouldn't be here without PNE

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0000

From using a cardboard box as a ball when growing up in Jamaica to scoring goals in the Premier League, Ricardo Fuller has had quite a journey in the game. On the latest episode of PNE Pod: The Official Preston North End Podcast, Ricardo tells broadcaster Niall McCaughan and former Deepdale striker Neil Mellor why North End was a key part of his career, what it was like to score a hattrick against Burnley, and the impression he made on his PNE teammates.

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Chris Humphrey: PNE means everything to me

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0000

As we close in on 10 years since that famous day at Wembley, hear from North End promotion winner Chris Humphrey on the latest episode of PNE Pod: The Official Preston North End Podcast. Chris revisits his time at Deepdale with ex-PNE striker Neil Mellor and commentator Guy Clarke, discussing what it was like to play for Jamaica, the difference between Scottish and English football, and going from disappointment at Colchester to delight at Wembley - even though he didn’t get to play!

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Graeme Atkinson: A League Champion joins the Pod!

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:33:00 -0000

A league winner with Preston North End joins Neil Mellor and Guy Clarke on this latest episode of the one and only PNE Pod: The Official Podcast of Preston North End.

Graeme Atkinson spent four years at Deepdale, setting up the goals from midfield that saw Preston North End crowned Champions of Divison 4 (now League 2) in the 1995-96 season. Graeme discusses what drew him to the club in the first place, remembers some of his teammates from that era and even discusses bunking on away days with the one and only David Beckham during his loan spell at the club.

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Brian O’Neil: “Those two years at Preston were probably the best of my career”

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0000

On this episode of PNE Pod, we catch up with former North End midfielder Brian O’Neil.

He sits down with former teammate Neil Mellor and Guy Clarke to remember how close Preston North End came to the Promised Land of the Premier League back in 2005 when they faced West Ham in the Championship Play-Off final.

Brian also discusses his time at Celtic (that included a last gasp winner vs Rangers), Derby County, Wolfsburg and, of course some of the legendary figures that he shared the Deepdale dressing room with.

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Stuart McCall: Tragedy, triumph and the tartan army

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 11:15:00 -0000

North End assistant manager Stuart McCall joins broadcaster Niall McCaughan and former Deepdale striker Neil Mellor on this episode of PNE Pod. He's played at the World Cup for Scotland, scored in a Merseyside derby FA Cup final at Wembley, and experienced one of British football's worst tragedies. Now he is using his experience in the dugout at Preston North End - as he tells PNE Pod the story of his remarkable career.

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Kaine Kesler-Hayden: "I've felt nothing but love since I arrived"

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0000

PNE Pod returns with another first team interview, as Aston Villa loanee Kaine Kesler-Hayden sits down with broadcaster Niall McCaughan and former North End striker Neil Mellor at Deepdale. From making an unexpected Villa debut against Liverpool stars like Salah to cutting his teeth in the EFL's fourth tier, Kaine shares with us his journey so far and why he's enjoying his time at Preston North End so much.

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John Thomas: PNE was great for me

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0000

John Thomas is one of North End's best ever goalscorers. The former PNE striker sat down with broadcaster Niall McCaughan and ex-Preston forward Neil Mellor at Deepdale to reminisce about his incredible goalscoring feats, his journey at North End and why he was sad to wave goodbye to the club on two separate occasions.

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David Buchanan: "North End is a special club"

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 10:50:00 -0000

As soon as he walked through the doors at Deepdale, David Buchanan knew that North End was the place for him. The PNE promotion winner speaks with broadcaster Niall McCaughan and ex-Preston forward Neil Mellor on the latest episode of PNE Pod: The Official Preston North End Podcast about his time at the club, from one manager's unique fitness tests to a glorious day at Wembley.

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Mick 'Baz' Rathbone: "My time at North End was special"

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:44:00 -0000

The charismatic Mick Rathbone represented North End as both a player and later as a physio! The former PNE man sits down with broadcaster Niall McCaughan and ex-Deepdale striker Neil Mellor to discuss his crippling confidence issues, why everyone calls him 'Baz' and his time as physio under David Moyes at Preston.

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The best of PNE Pod in 2024! Featuring Moyes, Mawene, Kidd, Clarke and Lonergan

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:50:00 -0000

As 2024 draws to a close, so too does the first year of PNE Pod: The Official Preston North End Podcast!

From legends to leaders, broadcaster Niall McCaughan and ex-Deepdale striker Neil Mellor have been joined by a host of North End characters over the past 12 months who have shared their stories and memories of the one and only Preston North End.

It all started with Andy Longergan on the first ever episode, whilst legendary David Moyes rounded off 2024 with a 2-part special. Hear from both on this best-of edition of the show, featuring stories from Youl Mawene, Ryan Kidd, and Tom Clarke too.

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David Moyes Part 2: "We need to get Preston in the Premier League"

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:08:00 -0000

A North End legend as a player and as a manager, David Moyes sits down with ex-PNE striker Neil Mellor and broadcaster Niall McCaughan to discuss his departure from Deepdale and his career after Preston. This is the second part of a two-part special, so scroll back on the timeline to find part one!

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David Moyes: "Preston is the club I hold greater"

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:50:00 -0000

David Moyes is a North End legend as a player and as a manager. Still the last PNE boss to win a league title, the Scot reveals how he stayed loyal to North End despite offers from Premier League clubs, reflects on promotion joy and playoff heartbreak, and tells us why 'Preston is the club he holds greater' as he revisits his time at Deepdale with ex-PNE striker Neil Mellor and broadcaster Niall McCaughan. This is part one of a two-part special, so make sure to hit subscribe or follow so you don't miss part two!

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Jon Macken: North End spell was magical

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:53:00 -0000

Jon Macken made a name for himself as one of North End's most prolific centre-forwards. Smashing in 25 goals in a season that ended with promotion, the former striker speaks with Broadcaster Niall McCaughan and ex-Deepdale man Neil Mellor about his upbringing at Manchester United, finding his feet (and the net) at North End, playing under David Moyes and his eventual switch to Manchester City.

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David Lucas: PNE in my DNA

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:50:00 -0000

Goalkeeper David Lucas played over 100 times for boyhood club PNE during a 10 year spell at Deepdale. Now coaching at Everton, Lucas tells ex-North End striker Neil Mellor and Broadcaster Niall McCaughan about his time at the club, from playoff ups and downs to title glory, and why his dream was to play just a single minute for the club he loves.

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Paul Heckingbottom Part 2: The Man Behind the Manager

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 10:11:00 -0000

PNE boss Paul Heckingbottom continues his chat with ex-North End striker Neil Mellor and Broadcaster Niall McCaughan, and the gaffer delves in to his life away from the touchline. From being rejected by Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in his early years to what he does to relax, learn more about the man in charge of North End.

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Paul Heckingbottom Part 1: My North End vision

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Paul Heckingbottom is the new Preston North End manager. But what are his plans to take PNE forward? Broadcaster Niall McCaughan and former North End striker Neil Mellor are joined by the gaffer to discuss his vision for the club, his conversations with Peter Ridsdale, and why Deepdale was the right place for him to return to management.

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Mads Frøkjær: PNE's coolest customer

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Mads Frøkjær is stylish both on and off the pitch. But what really makes PNE's Danish midfielder tick? Broadcaster Niall McCaughan and former North End striker Neil Mellor are joined by Mads to discuss his time at Deepdale so far, his love for food, books and fashion, and what his PNE goals are for the 2024/25 campaign.

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John Welsh: North End player, coach and fan

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:50:00 -0000

"I came as a player, but left as a fan." The words of our latest PNE Pod John Welsh, as the North End promotion winner discusses his career in a white shirt with Broadcaster Niall McCaughan and former Deepdale striker Neil Mellor. From coming through at Liverpool alongside Steven Gerrard to glory at Wembley with PNE, Welsh tells us about his career in the game, including how he ditched delivery driving to return to Deepdale as a coach!

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Ian Bryson: North End made me a proud Prestonian

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 09:50:00 -0000

Ian Bryson is a former PNE captain who entertained North End fans in the 90s, leading the club to Division Three glory along the way. From being a dairy farmer full-time to scoring perhaps the best ever goal at the old Wembley, Bryson tells ex-PNE striker Neil Mellor and Broadcaster Niall McCaughan about playing in the Premier League, heartbreak and ecstasy in a Preston shirt, and why playing at Deepdale helped him fall in love with North End.

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Stefan Thordarson: PNE opportunity too good to turn down

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Hear from North End's Icelandic international Stefan Teitur Thordarson on this episode of PNE Pod, the official Preston North End podcast with ex-Deepdale striker Neil Mellor and broadcaster Niall McCaughan. Stefan reveals why he jumped at the chance to join North End, why he comes from football royalty in Iceland, and his ambitions to be successful in a PNE shirt.

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Alan Irvine: PNE sack shocked me

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Alan Irvine was the last North End manager to reach the Championship playoffs. On this episode of PNE Pod, the former gaffer sits down with ex-Deepdale striker Neil Mellor and Broadcaster Niall McCaughan to discuss his surprise at losing his job at the club, why he still holds Preston close to his heart and his ongoing relationship with another former PNE boss, David Moyes.

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Simon Grayson: North End Wembley winner

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Simon Grayson was the man who guided North End back to the Championship thanks to an iconic Wembley win over Swindon in the 2015 playoff final. The ex-PNE boss joins former North End striker Neil Mellor and Broadcaster Niall McCaughan to discuss that iconic playoff triumph and why leaving Deepdale was the hardest decision of his career.

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Alan Kelly Jr: A North End Dynasty

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 10:13:00 -0000

Alan Kelly Jr. joins ex-North End striker Neil Mellor and Broadcaster Niall McCaughan on the latest episode of PNE Pod. The son of one of Preston's most legendary players, Alan discusses what it was like following the legacy left by his father, how he miraculously survived and kept playing football after a devastating motorbike accident, working with coaching greats like Carlo Ancelotti and what really happened between Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy in the Ireland camp at the 2002 World Cup...

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Neil McDonald: "Preston shaped the rest of my life"

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Neil McDonald played top-flight football for Everton and Newcastle, but it was concluding his playing days at Deepdale which made a huge impact on him. The former defender speaks to Broadcaster Niall McCaughan and ex-PNE striker Neil Mellor about his story in the game and his time at North End working with David Moyes.

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Freddie Woodman: "PNE is the perfect club for me!"

Mon, 20 May 2024 09:55:00 -0000

Goalkeeper Freddie Woodman talks Broadcaster Niall McCaughan and ex-North End striker Neil Mellor through his remarkable run of clean sheets when starting life at Deepdale, getting advice from some of the best goalkeepers the country has ever seen and why mindfulness is so important to him.

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Alex Bruce: Born to score goals

Tue, 07 May 2024 09:55:00 -0000

Only the great Sir Tom Finney has scored more Preston North End goals than Alex Bruce. Smashing in over 170 times for North End in more than 400 appearances, the legendary striker tells Broadcaster Niall McCaughan and ex-PNE man Neil Mellor about his career at Deepdale, his unsuccessful stint at Newcastle, and why scoring goals was all that ever mattered.

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Greg Cunningham: Making Preston my home

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0000

North End defender Greg Cunningham has played hundreds of first-team games across two spells at Deepdale, and considers PNE his footballing home.

On this episode of PNE Pod, Greg speaks with broadcaster Niall McCaughan and ex-striker Neil Mellor about his affinity for the club, moving aged 16 from Ireland to Manchester City to begin his career and why he regrets leaving Deepdale initially in 2018.

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Andy Fensome: My North End story

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:55:00 -0000

1995 North End player of the year Andy Fensome has a long association with the club that continues to this day.

On this episode of PNE Pod, Fenners speaks with broadcaster Niall McCaughan and former striker Neil Mellor about his role as an academy coach, how things started for him at Deepdale and why promotion with North End was bittersweet.

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Ryan Kidd: My decade at Deepdale

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:22:03 -0000

Ryan Kidd spent 10 incredible years at Deepdale. On this episode of PNE Pod, the former defender tells ex-North End striker Neil Mellor and broadcaster Niall McCaughan about his time at the club, from winning league titles to the serious neck injury that ended his career.

Deepdale's plastic pitch, David Beckham's arrival and promotion parties in Magaluf are all on the agenda, as the man voted North End's best ever left-back relives his time at the club.

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Liam Millar: From Canada to the Championship

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:50:00 -0000

North End winger Liam Millar explains how he got hooked on soccer in his native Canada, the move to England as a child to further his career and how important the support of his family has been - even with parents who work in the TV and Film industry! Speaking to broadcaster Niall McCaughan and former North End striker Neil Mellor on PNE Pod, Millar discusses playing under Steven Gerrard at Liverpool, featuring at a FIFA World Cup and his desire to light up Deepdale.

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Youl & Noah Mawene: A North End legacy

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:02:50 -0000

Youl Mawene joins ex-Deepdale striker Neil Mellor and broadcaster Niall McCaughan to discuss his PNE career, including those playoff heartbreaks, his determination to make it in English football and why his North End story is continued through his sons in the PNE academy. Eldest Noah Mawene also joins us to reveal what it's like having a Deepdale legend as your dad!

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Tom Clarke: Who put the ball in the Blackpool net?

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:45:00 -0000

It took just two games for super Tom Clarke to announce himself at North End by scoring in the West Lancashire Derby. Over 250 games and a Wembley promotion later, the former PNE skipper joins ex-Deepdale striker Neil Mellor and broadcaster Niall McCaughan to discuss what he says was the best footballing period of his career. Who put the ball in the Blackpool net...

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Andy Lonergan: North End born and bred

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:08:04 -0000

Andy Lonergan was born in Preston, grew up on the Deepdale terraces and played hundreds of games for North End. The veteran goalkeeper joins former PNE striker Neil Mellor and broadcaster Niall McCaughan to discuss his years at the club, from making his debut under David Moyes to never getting to say a proper goodbye.

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PNE Pod: The Official Preston North End Podcast - Coming Soon!

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 13:49:00 -0000

Join us every fortnight as Former PNE striker Neil Mellor and broadcaster Niall McCaughan sit down with North End legends, famous fans and former managers to get the highs, the lows and the tales from their time at Deepdale. This is PNE Pod - the official podcast of the one and only Preston North End FC - Coming Soon!

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