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Footballer who broke race barriers resurrected in Ghana
Jan 23, 2013 05:57 EST
On the streets of Ghana's capital, Accra, the names of English Premier League stars fly off the tongues of football-crazed youths. But a pioneer of the sport who broke racial barriers is familiar to few.
Appleton named Blackburn manager
Jan 11, 2013 13:46 EST
Indian-owned English second-tier club Blackburn Rovers on Friday announced the appointment of Michael Appleton as their new manager on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
Fergie sets sights on ending FA Cup drought
Jan 04, 2013 21:10 EST
Alex Ferguson has set his sights on ending Manchester United's FA Cup drought as the 11-time winners prepare to face West Ham in Saturday's third round tie at Upton Park.
Top-flight FA Cup opposition for United, Chelsea
Dec 02, 2012 20:50 EST
Manchester United, Arsenal and holders Chelsea were all handed ties with fellow Premier League sides in the draw for the FA Cup third round on Sunday.
Man United face bitter rivals Leeds in League Cup
Aug 27, 2011 10:33 EDT
Manchester United have been drawn to face old rivals Leeds United in the League Cup third round.
World's first black pro footballer to be celebrated
Jun 30, 2011 13:07 EDT
The story of Arthur Wharton, believed to have been the world's first black professional footballer when he played in England more than a century ago, is to be captured in full for the first time.
Forest sack Davies, eye ex-England boss McClaren
Jun 12, 2011 13:11 EDT
Nottingham Forest sacked manager Billy Davies on Sunday, the English Championship club announced, with former England boss Steve McClaren being considered as a replacement.
Forest seal Championship play-off place
May 07, 2011 10:56 EDT
Nottingham Forest booked their place in the Championship play-offs with a 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday, while champions QPR were finally able to celebrate the title after hearing they had avoided a points deduction.
QPR's Warnock hopes FA probe won't ruin promotion
Apr 30, 2011 22:04 EDT
QPR manager Neil Warnock is keeping his fingers crossed that the FA hearing into allegations the club breached rules on third-party ownership doesn't cost his side promotion to the Premier League.
Warnock hopes FA probe won't ruin QPR's promotion
Apr 30, 2011 14:58 EDT
QPR manager Neil Warnock is keeping his fingers crossed that the FA hearing into allegations the club breached rules on third-party ownership doesn't cost his side promotion to the Premier League.
Queens Park Rangers promotion party on hold
Apr 25, 2011 13:33 EDT
Queens Park Rangers were forced to put their Premier League promotion party on hold on Monday just when they were seconds away from a return to the top flight for the first time in 15 years.
Wolves stun Man Utd on day of Premiership drama
Feb 05, 2011 20:17 EST
Manchester United crashed to their first defeat of the season in a shock 2-1 loss at bottom club Wolves after a day of drama and record goal-scoring across the Premier League.
Man City line up Leicester in FA Cup replay
Jan 18, 2011 05:37 EST
Aleksandar Kolarov believes that Manchester City's strike-force of Carlos Tevez and Edin Dzeko could prove to be the most potent in the Premier League.
Tevez, Dzeko eye FA Cup replay for glory
Jan 18, 2011 02:23 EST
Aleksandar Kolarov believes that Manchester City's strike-force of Carlos Tevez and Edin Dzeko could prove to be the most potent in the Premier League.
QPR back on track says Warnock
Jan 15, 2011 19:40 EST
QPR manager Neil Warnock insists his Championship leaders are back on track after they ground out a 0-0 draw at Burnley.
Mascot stages protest to support feathered rival
Jan 03, 2011 18:35 EST
English soccer club mascot stages halftime sit-down protest in support of feathered rival. Soccer clubs have enough trouble keeping their players in line. Now they must contend with disruptive mascots.
Caulker corker frustrates QPR
Jan 03, 2011 13:37 EST
Steven Caulker's late equaliser denied Championship leaders QPR a win in a 2-2 draw with Bristol City at Loftus Road on Monday but the Londoners extended their lead at the top to five points.
Palace axe Burley after Millwall misery
Jan 01, 2011 13:08 EST
Crystal Palace sacked manager George Burley after the struggling Championship side crashed to a 3-0 defeat at south London rivals Millwall on Saturday.
Fergie recalls loan stars after Preston axe son Darren
Dec 31, 2010 07:33 EST
Sir Alex Ferguson has recalled two of Manchester United's young stars from loan spells at Preston after the Championship club sacked his son Darren.
Alex Ferguson expects career's closest title race
Dec 31, 2010 06:17 EST
Sir Alex Ferguson enters his 25th year as Manchester United manager this weekend anticipating the tightest title battle of his long and illustrious career.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
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| Full name | Preston North End Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Lilywhites, Northenders, PNE. | ||
| Founded | 1881 | ||
| Ground | Deepdale, Preston, England (Capacity: 23,408) | ||
| Chairman | Derek Shaw | ||
| Manager | Alan Irvine | ||
| League | The Championship | ||
| 2008–09 | The Championship, 6th | ||
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