Preston North End: August 2008 - news archive

Preston have signed Stoke striker Jon Parkin on loan and he could make his debut against Charlton on Saturday.

Preston look set to have Callum Davidson, Sean St Ledger and Billy Jones available for selection for Saturday's clash with Charlton.

Preston boss Alan Irvine admits he could struggle to add players to his squad given the financial constraints he is working under.

Alan Irvine said a lack of "cutting edge" cost Preston in their Carling Cup second-round home defeat at the hands of Derby.

Preston North End boss Alan Irvine has joined the race to sign Sunderland striker Anthony Stokes on a season-long loan deal.

Preston boss Alan Irvine has expressed his delight after Achilles injury victim Liam Chilvers returned to training three months early.

Alan Irvine has rubbished reports linking Preston to Dean Leacock, Emad Moteab and non-league striker Tom Denton.

Preston defender Callum Davidson will be out for a few days and not weeks after twisting his knee against Crystal Palace.

Derby boss Paul Jewell has dismissed speculation that he is about to sell defender Dean Leacock to Preston.

Preston midfielder Barry Nicholson has told his team-mates to keep their feet on the ground despite the 100% start to the season.

Chris Brown faces a late fitness check before Alan Irvine finalises his team for the visit of Crystal Palace to Deepdale.

Blackburn forward Paul Gallagher is joining Preston on a six-month loan after he turned down the chance to play in Norway.

Preston boss Alan Irvine wants a home draw in the second round of the Carling Cup after seeing off Chesterfield 2-0 last night.

Alan Irvine has hinted he will give some of his Preston squad players the chance to stake a first-team claim in the Carling Cup.

Preston boss Alan Irvine feels getting playmaker Paul McKenna to sign a new deal was a key piece of summer business.

Everton striker Victor Anichebe is a loan target of Preston, but boss Alan Irvine is doubtful David Moyes would let him leave Goodison.

Preston boss Alan Irvine has confirmed his delight with striker Neil Mellor's eight-goal pre-season haul and says he looks a "threat".

Preston striker Chris Brown is set to be ready to face Ipswich after recovering from a pre-season ankle problem.

Preston chairman Derek Shaw says the club hold options to secure the futures of Sean St. Ledger and Neil Mellor.

Preston star Callum Davidson claims there is no reason why North End cannot mount a push for the Championship play-offs.

Derek Shaw says he is confident Preston will make more new signings before the transfer window closes at the end of this month.