TUESDAY NOVEMBER 28TH AT 7.45PM
AT PNEFC,SIR TOM FINNEY WAY,DEEPDALE,PRESTON,PR1 6RU
Sky Blues On The Road- Preston
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 28TH AT 7.45PM
AT PNEFC,SIR TOM FINNEY WAY,DEEPDALE,PRESTON,PR1 6RU
WHO ARE THEY?
North End Cricket and Rugby club formed a football section in 1879. Two years later,football became the main sport with their first game at home to Blackburn Rovers a few weeks later bringing a 16-0 drubbing. A decision was made to continue and the club affilliated to the Lancashire FA and played their first Football League game in Spetember 1888.
North End Cricket and Rugby club formed a football section in 1879. Two years later,football became the main sport with their first game at home to Blackburn Rovers a few weeks later bringing a 16-0 drubbing. A decision was made to continue and the club affilliated to the Lancashire FA and played their first Football League game in Spetember 1888.
They won the League that season plus winning the FA Cup and the season after and were runners up for the following three seasons. They have also won Divsion Two on four occasions,Division Three twice and were Division Four runners up in 1986/87.
This is their third season in the Championship after missing out in the Play-offs last season.
PNE have appeared in seven FA Cup Finals winning two but have never got past the Fourth Round of the League Cup. Their record FA Cup victory is 26-0 v Hyde.
Their current manager is Paul Simpson who took over from Billy Davies in June.
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THEIR WEBSITE
http://www.pne.premiumtv.co.uk
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LAST MATCH
City won away at Queens Park Rangers 1-0 whilst Preston drew 0-0 at home with Crystal Palace.
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THEIR WEBSITE
http://www.pne.premiumtv.co.uk
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LAST MATCH
City won away at Queens Park Rangers 1-0 whilst Preston drew 0-0 at home with Crystal Palace.
This is the 24th game between the two sides. City have won on eight occasions with seven draws. Last season,City lost 3-1 at Deepdale with Stern John scoring for the Sky Blues inthe second half with City 3-0 down at the break.
City are ninth in the table with Preston second.
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CITY TEAM NEWS
Out are David McNamee,Stuart Giddings and Don Hutchison. Stern John and Stephen Hughes both could be added to the squad.
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CITY TEAM NEWS
Out are David McNamee,Stuart Giddings and Don Hutchison. Stern John and Stephen Hughes both could be added to the squad.
For Preston, Matt Hill is doubtful with a hamstring problem as is Callum Davidson. Danny Pugh and Lewis Neal should keep their places. Neil Mellor, Adam Nowland plus Youl Mawene are all definitely out.
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ON THE GAME
Michael Doyle told the club website: "It should be a good game. We never really do too well there so I'm just looking forward to it. Hopefully we can get three points or even a point. Palace went there at the weekend and picked up a point so I hope that we can match or better that."
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ON THE GAME
Michael Doyle told the club website: "It should be a good game. We never really do too well there so I'm just looking forward to it. Hopefully we can get three points or even a point. Palace went there at the weekend and picked up a point so I hope that we can match or better that."
Andy Marshall added: "It's going to be a really hard game. Crystal Palace got a good result there though by getting a goalless draw and they are flying well and doing ever so well. They are a strong powerful unit and they're very good going forward so with our guys at the back, it should be an interesting game."
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The currently appointed referee is R. Lewis. His assistants are A.Haines and B.Parry with the Fourth Official being P.T.Kettlewell.
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The currently appointed referee is R. Lewis. His assistants are A.Haines and B.Parry with the Fourth Official being P.T.Kettlewell.
Mr Lewis has not been in charge of a City game this season.
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MATCH DETAILS
Admission prices for City supporters are Adults £20 Senior Citizen/NUS £13, U15's £7, U7's free
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WEATHER FORECAST
Sunny intervals are forecast for the Preston area. A temperature of seven degrees is expected at kick off time..
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HOW TO GET THERE
CCFC Coach Adult £20,Senior Citizen/Junior £17 Adult season ticket holder £15, Concession £10,Disabled £13 Coaches Depart at 3.30pm
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MATCH DETAILS
Admission prices for City supporters are Adults £20 Senior Citizen/NUS £13, U15's £7, U7's free
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WEATHER FORECAST
Sunny intervals are forecast for the Preston area. A temperature of seven degrees is expected at kick off time..
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HOW TO GET THERE
CCFC Coach Adult £20,Senior Citizen/Junior £17 Adult season ticket holder £15, Concession £10,Disabled £13 Coaches Depart at 3.30pm
By Car
From North, South and East: Exit M6 at junction 31. At the roundabout take the first exit (s/p Preston A59) onto the A59. At mini-roundabout after 1.0 miles, by the Hesketh Arms, take the second exit (s/p Ring road, Blackpool A583, Football Ground) onto the Blackpool Road A5085. Carry straight on for 1.2 miles, then filter left before the lights (s/p Town Centre, Football Ground) into Sir Tom Finney Way. The ground is on the left-hand-side.
From the Railway Station
It is about 1.6 miles from the station to Deepdale. If you catch a taxi from outside the station it will cost approximately £5. You should come out of the station and turn left in front of the Fishergate Centre, passing The Railway pub. Turn right at the T-junction. The road forks left and becomes Corporation Street, which you should ignore. Instead walk straight down Fishergate - the main shopping thoroughfare - After 0.75 miles the road becomes Church Street - with the Parish church on your right-hand-side. Carry on until you reach the junction with the A6. Cross over the road, the prison will be on your right-hand-side and a pub on the left, called the County Arms. Turn left so The 'Arms' is now on your right - this is Deepdale Road. The Ground is on the right-hand-side after 0.75 miles.
From North, South and East: Exit M6 at junction 31. At the roundabout take the first exit (s/p Preston A59) onto the A59. At mini-roundabout after 1.0 miles, by the Hesketh Arms, take the second exit (s/p Ring road, Blackpool A583, Football Ground) onto the Blackpool Road A5085. Carry straight on for 1.2 miles, then filter left before the lights (s/p Town Centre, Football Ground) into Sir Tom Finney Way. The ground is on the left-hand-side.
From the Railway Station
It is about 1.6 miles from the station to Deepdale. If you catch a taxi from outside the station it will cost approximately £5. You should come out of the station and turn left in front of the Fishergate Centre, passing The Railway pub. Turn right at the T-junction. The road forks left and becomes Corporation Street, which you should ignore. Instead walk straight down Fishergate - the main shopping thoroughfare - After 0.75 miles the road becomes Church Street - with the Parish church on your right-hand-side. Carry on until you reach the junction with the A6. Cross over the road, the prison will be on your right-hand-side and a pub on the left, called the County Arms. Turn left so The 'Arms' is now on your right - this is Deepdale Road. The Ground is on the right-hand-side after 0.75 miles.
By Bus: All buses from the train station go to the bus station. From there, numbers 5, 6 and 19 run a long Deepdale Road. The number 19 is the most frequent, running every five minutes or so. It will cost approximately 80 pence to get to the ground from the bus station but have plenty of change because the bus drivers ask for the exact money.
There is currently no official club parking for away supporters, however, local schools such as Moor Park High School and Deepdale Primary School offer parking for around £5.
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OTHER TUESDAY NIGHT MATCHES
Championship: Barnsley v Southend, Burnley v Leeds, Colchester v Hull City, Norwich v Leicester, Plymouth Argyle v Luton, QPR v Sunderland, Sheffield Wed v WBA, Stoke v Cardiff, Wolves V Palace
Southern League Spalding v Bedworth
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OTHER TUESDAY NIGHT MATCHES
Championship: Barnsley v Southend, Burnley v Leeds, Colchester v Hull City, Norwich v Leicester, Plymouth Argyle v Luton, QPR v Sunderland, Sheffield Wed v WBA, Stoke v Cardiff, Wolves V Palace
Southern League Spalding v Bedworth
Mid Comb Alveston v Sphinx, Cadbury v Southam