Preston North End v Ipswich Town Deepdale 19/7/2023 7.00pm Recent friendlies please log in to view this image http://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread...#pid253560 https://www.not606.com/forums/ipswich-town.42/ https://www.itfc.co.uk/ Have absolutely zero clues as to why we are playing a friendly against a side who we will play twice in the league this season, although we did play Fulham in a pre season friendly in Ireland a few years back when we were both in the same division, lost it 5-0 though. I am tempted to go , if I do will do the opening match blog of the season
Preston North End are back at Deepdale for the first time in over two months on Wednesday evening as they host Ipswich Town for a 7pm kick-off. It could the first chance for the North End faithful to watch some of their new recruits, with Mads Frøkjær-Jensen and Will Keane both likely to feature. However, Duane Holmes is set to miss out, while Calvin Ramsay will not be available as he continues the final part of his recovery from a knee injury. PNE will be looking to improve on their last outing which saw Barrow come out 1-0 winners, while Ipswich Town drew 2-2 in their last pre-season friendly against Flyeralarm Admira in Austria. On paper, it’ll be North End’s toughest test so far this pre-season, with the Tractor Boys back in the Championship following their promotion in the 2022/23 campaign. please log in to view this image Ipswich, led by former Manchester United assistant manager Kieran McKenna, ended their four-year stint in League One in style, by accumulating 98 points in what was a fantastic season for the East Anglian side. They’ve strengthened since their promotion, too, adding midfielder Jack Taylor to the ranks from Peterborough United and signing former loanee George Hirst on a permanent basis from Leicester City. Match Information Tickets will remain on sale for this match right up until kick-off, priced at £10 for adults, £5 for concessions and £1 for U11s. These can be purchased in person from the ticket office at Deepdale, over the phone on 0344 856 1966 and online from www.mypne.com. Due to the ongoing work on the Alan Kelly Town End roof, the stand will not be open and therefore no season card seats were reserved. Please also note, this fixture is not included in your season card so supporters wishing to attend will need to buy a match ticket. If you can’t make it to the match, you can watch live on iFollow PNE with a £5 video match pass. Commentary will come from Guy Clarke and Andy Fensome. Unfortunately Preston Hospital Radio are unable to provide the audio descriptive commentary for this fixture or the Aberdeen friendly, and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused to those who use the service. A 32-page matchday programme will be on sale for £2.50 from around the ground on Wednesday, and you can also buy online. The latest issue of The One And Only is a double header programme for both of North End's friendlies taking place at Deepdale this week. Supporters can also take in the pre-match atmosphere in the Gentry Bar, which will be open to PNE supporters from 4.30pm on Wednesday, with duo On The Edge performing live music pre-match. The Gentry Bar will then reopen after the match, closing at 10.15pm. More details regarding the food and drink offerings at Deepdale will be confirmed in the Matchday Information article, which will be published ahead of your arrival at the ground.
Preston North End were beaten 2-1 by fellow Sky Bet Championship side Ipswich Town in a pre-season friendly at Deepdale. Conor Chaplin’s 18-yard effort in the 33rd minute opened the scoring and George Hirst doubled his side’s lead in the 78th minute. 16-year-old Felipe Rodriguez-Gentile then pulled a goal back for his side a few minutes later for his third goal of pre-season and also had a strike chalked off for offside in the final minute of play. There were starts handed out to new recruits Mads Frøkjær-Jensen and Will Keane, while Liam Lindsay returned from a slight knock which kept him out at Barrow. Freddie Woodman was called into action early on, diving to his right to keep out Massimo Luongo’s effort towards the front post. The goalkeeper was required again a few moments later to prevent Chaplin from opening the scoring, before Nathan Broadhead fired over the rebound. Chaplin was causing North End a few issues and tried his luck once more on the 20-minute mark as he took aim from the edge of the area, again forcing Woodman into a save. PNE then came ever so close just after half an hour as a quick corner routine saw Ryan Ledson swing the ball in towards Patrick Bauer, and his headed knockdown appeared to get a slight touch from Keane to help it goalwards, but the ball bounced out off the post and was gathered by the ‘keeper. In the next attack, the dangerous Chaplin gave his side the lead. Kayden Jackson’s pullback was flicked in the direction of the No.10 by Broadhead, and the forward fired a vicious effort past Woodman. The Tractor Boys made seven changes at the half-time break and one of those introduced, Jack Taylor, arguably should have found his side’s second, heading Sone Aluko’s cross over from six yards. At the other end, North End had a couple of opportunities – firstly through substitute Ben Woodburn, who headed wide from a Brad Potts cross, before Alan Browne could only find the side netting with a volley. The match was starting to open up and PNE’s skipper had a great chance a few minutes later, which came about after great pressing from Noah Mawene, but the Irishman’s close-range effort was blocked on the line by Lee Evans. It was then Ipswich’s turn to come close in the next attack and North End had Woodman to thank for a great save to deny Hirst before Liam Lindsay got in the way of Kyle Edwards’ rebound. Hirst would get on the scoresheet, though, as he found the far corner in the 78th minute after being sent through on goal by Marcus Harness. Three minutes later, North End had one back through teenager Rodriguez-Gentile, who did really well after receiving the ball with his back to goal, spinning and finding the bottom corner with great precision. The youngster could well have earned his side a draw four minutes from time when the ball fell his way in the area, but his effort was deflected behind by an Ipswich defender. Goalkeeper Vaclav Hladky had a very busy end to the game as he came up with impressive stops to deny Mawene and Liam Lindsay late on, before Rodriguez-Gentile then found the back of the net with almost the last touch of the game, only to be denied by the offside flag. PNE line-up: Woodman (Cornell, 68); Storey (Diaby, 68), Bauer (Cunningham, 68), Lindsay; Potts (Seary, 68), Ledson, Browne (Rodriguez-Gentile, 76), Slater (Best, 68); McCann (Taylor, 68), Frøkjær (Woodburn, 56); Keane (Mawene, 63). Attendance: 2,532 (349 Ipswich Town fans).
Preston North End vAberdeen DEEPDALE 22/7/2023 SO FAR THIS SEASON please log in to view this image https://www.afc.co.uk/ https://afc-chat.co.uk/forums/index.php?...-aberdeen/ SQUAD please log in to view this image Luís Henriques de Barros Lopes[2] (born 16 February 2000), commonly known as Duk, is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Scottish side Aberdeen. Born in Portugal, he represents Cape Verde at international level. Career Duk began his career at Benfica, playing 42 games for the B side across 2 seasons, scoring 11 goals. In July 2022, Duk signed for Aberdeen on a three-year deal from Benfica for an undisclosed fee.[3] In March 2023 he was named Cinch Premiership player of the month.[4] Internationally, Duk has represented Portugal at Under-18 and U19 level, but made his international debut for Cape Verde in 2022. Given it's forecast to pour down this lad could be in his element A few familiar names Graeme Shinnie, Leighton Clarkson and Rhys Williams MANAGER Barry Robson Barry Gordon George Robson (born 7 November 1978) is a Scottish football coach and former player, who is currently the manager of Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen. Robson played as a midfielder for several clubs in Scotland, England and Canada and represented Scotland internationally. Robson began his career as a youth player with Rangers before spells with Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Dundee United and finally Celtic in his native Scotland. A move to England followed, where he spent two and a half years with Middlesbrough. Robson then moved to Canada to play for MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps FC before returning to England after one season to sign for Sheffield United. Robson returned to Scotland, joining Aberdeen in summer 2013. He retired from professional football in 2016 and took up a coaching position with Aberdeen. After a run of good results in his second stint as their interim manager, Robson became Aberdeen manager in 2023. Robson appeared 17 times for Scotland between 2007 and 2012. Wonder if any of the actual first team will score, can't leave it all to a 16 year old, as stated forecast crap possibly if early call off in the cricket will make this epic apparently may be a few visitors in attendance
Thanks for posting that, really interesting ! Good luck for the season apart from the obvious 2 games !
Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen will make the journey to Lancashire this weekend for the second match of a pre-season double header for Preston North End at Deepdale. New signings Will Keane and Mads Frøkjær-Jensen made their first appearances since joining the club earlier in the week against Ipswich Town, and fellow recruits Duane Holmes and Calvin Ramsay could make their bows in Saturday’s 3pm kick-off. Midfielder Holmes is the more likely of the two to feature, but this match could come too soon for Ramsay – who came through the ranks with his boyhood club Aberdeen – as he looks to get up to speed following a knee injury. Andrew Hughes is now back in full-contact training but remains doubtful for this fixture, while Ben Whiteman is still a few weeks off a return. Those who do play, though, should be in for a stern test coming up against the Dons, who finished third in the Scottish top flight last season. Their impressive league finish helped them to earn a place in the Europa League Play-Off round, which means they’re just a two-legged tie away from reaching the group stages. Even if they were to lose, they’re guaranteed a place in the UEFA Europa Conference League. One key man to look out for on Saturday is Cape Verde international Duk, who had a fantastic first season at Pittodrie last term, scoring 18 goals in all competitions. Summer signing Rhys Williams – on loan from Liverpool – will be returning to familiar surroundings, having been born in Preston and grown up as a PNE fan, and there’s plenty of former Championship talent on show too such as Kelle Roos, Graeme Shinnie and Leighton Clarkson.
PRESTON NORTH END 2 Frokjaer 2 Aberdeen 0 PNE line-up: Woodman; Diaby (Storey, 74), Lindsay (Bauer, 74), Cunningham (Slater, 66); Potts (Ramsay, 80), Taylor (Mawene, 66), McCann (Ledson, 74), Frøkjær (Holmes, 61), Best (Seary, 85); Keane (Stewart, 66), Woodburn (Rodriguez-Gentile, 74). Subs not used: Cornell. Attendance: 4,271 (1,332 Aberdeen fans). Referee: Mr O Langford. Cricket duly called off early doors, so off to the Stadium of many broken dreams for season 54(full seasons) traditionally wet July afternoon, new junction on the M55 now open and the Town End roof in the process of being fixed. Stop the natives complaining about getting wet. A throw back to times past, North End announce a signing on the day of the game Layton Stewart and in the stands was another potential signing Tom Cannon and if he signs will run naked around the village. Early snifter in Finney's Bar the entertainment was a one man Ska Tribute band, madness really. Onto the ground safely ensconsed in the comfy seat, to await the game. Decent turn out from North of the border please log in to view this image A fairly strong side with a couple of youngsters, minutes applause for Craig Brown and of we go. The Dons started better of the two but on seven minutes the Danish Messi to be scored his first goal, started the move with a clever pass to Best, his cross into the box was not fully cleared and Frokjaer curled it from just outside the box into the net via the inside of the post. Ten minutes later he was at it again, curling another past Roos into the net, should really have have had a hat tick but Roos denied him with an instinctive save from about 12 yards. Frokjaer please log in to view this image Aberdeen had their chances mainly down to some less than convincing defending, one decent block and a couple of efforts went wide, apart from the goal the highlight was a Diaby 70 yard run with the ball, a machine when he is at full pelt. Entertaining first half not sure how far Aberdeen are in regard to match fitness but we were impressive Second period lacked the intensity of the first Aberdeen had more of the ball but Shinnie kept on driving them forward, don't think Woodman needed to make a save, a whole plethora of substitutions and just one chance for North End when a Dons defender nearly majestically buried one in his own net. Decent work out with honourable mentions to Frokjaer, Keane, Woodburn, McCann, Best and Diaby, Holmes looked to have a decent turn of pace and always looked to go forward. Two friendlies left then the real thing starts.
Fleetwood Town v Preston North End Highbury 25/7/2023 FORM GUIDE please log in to view this image https://www.fleetwoodtownfc.com/ They don't appear to have a forum(not saying a word) Summer News http://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?fid=81 MANAGER Scott Brown Aberdeen Following his departure from Celtic in 2021, Brown signed with fellow Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen as a player-coach, working as assistant manager to Stephen Glass in addition to his role on the field.[171] After Glass' dismissal in February 2022, Brown's role as assistant manager was immediately given to Lee Sharp upon the appointment of Jim Goodwin.[172] Brown would depart Aberdeen the following month, citing a desire to pursue coaching opportunities elsewhere; he retired from playing in May 2022 and thus moved into full-time management.[173] Fleetwood Town On 12 May 2022, Brown was appointed head coach of EFL League One side Fleetwood Town.[174][175] On 7 January 2023, Brown led Fleetwood to the FA Cup fourth round for the first time in their history when his side beat EFL Championship side Queens Park Rangers 2–1 at Highbury Stadium.[176] On 7 February 2023, he subsequently led them to the fifth round after beating Sheffield Wednesday 1–0 in a replay.[177] Personal view he's doing a decent job amid the turmoil off the field HISTORY OF NOTE Frank Searle Frank Searle (born Eric Frank Searle; 18 March 1921 – 26 March 2005) was an English photographer who studied the disputed existence of the Loch Ness Monster. He took up residence at Loch Ness in 1969 living a frugal existence in a tent looking for definitive proof of the monster's existence. Eventually photographs began to appear from 1972 onwards and earned Frank a degree of fame as a monster hunter. However, as the detail of the pictures increasingly improved with time, people began to suspect they were fakes. The matter was finally exposed in 1976 when the Scottish Sunday Mail carried a centre-page article proving that one of his photographs was taken from a postcard showing an Apatosaurus. Another picture was also proven to be a wooden post at a pier that was covered with cloth to make it monster-like. As his reputation declined, he was involved with some skirmishes with other monster researchers which eventually led to a failed molotov cocktail attack on one of their boats. Searle denied any involvement in the matter and was never charged over it. Eventually he left the loch for good in the early 1980s to allegedly embark on a treasure hunting expedition. Some years later he was eventually tracked down by Andrew Tullis for his documentary The Man who Captured Nessie. Searle had been living in a bedsit in Fleetwood, Lancashire, but had died only a few weeks before. please log in to view this image Preston North End will travel to face Fleetwood Town on Tuesday evening for the penultimate match of pre-season. Fresh from winning 2-0 on home turf against Aberdeen at the weekend, Ryan Lowe’s side will continue their preparation for the new Championship campaign with a 7pm kick-off against the League One outfit. Calvin Ramsay, Duane Holmes and Layton Stewart all made their first appearances for the club in that victory over the Dons and they’ll be hoping for more minutes on Tuesday evening. There will be a couple of familiar faces in the Cod Army ranks, with North End Academy products and former first teamers Danny Mayor and Josh Earl now at Highbury, while forward Jayden Stockley is also a Fleetwood player, although he didn’t feature at the weekend against Blackburn Rovers. Fleetwood Town – managed by Scott Brown – are preparing for their tenth campaign in the third tier, and they’ll be looking to build on last season’s 13th-placed finish. As with friendlies suspect a lot of changes from Saturday, Holmes, Stewart and Ramsay may start although Ramsay will probably be a sub again given his recovery from injury. May be there depending on the weather and cricket practice Usually competitive games against the Cod
Match Report: Fleetwood Town 0 PNE 0 please log in to view this image Preston North End and Fleetwood Town played out a goalless draw in a feisty pre-season friendly at Highbury. Mads Frøkjær and Brad Potts were among those to come close for North End in the first half, while Dai Cornell was required to save a promising Phoenix Patterson free-kick. Both sides were reduced to ten men in the second period, with Ryan Broom and Josh Seary both seeing red for strong challenges within ten minutes of each other, and neither team could find a breakthrough. North End were lively right from the off on the Fylde coast, with Will Keane having an early effort blocked while Frøkjær – fresh from his brace against Aberdeen – came close to scoring again, but his clever flick on the end of Duane Holmes’ cross was well saved by Jay Lynch. After Keane had headed over in the 13th minute, Cornell came up with an impressive save at the other end, diving acrobatically to his left to keep Patterson’s free-kick out. The Fleetwood backline were coming up with some important blocks to keep the game goalless, firstly to deny Keane’s close-range effort before 18-yard strikes from Frøkjær and Lewis Leigh had bodies thrown in front of them. No one was there to block Potts’ left-footed 39th minute effort, but ‘keeper Lynch dived to make sure the sides went into the break goalless. North End made seven changes for the second half and one of those introduced – Patrick Bauer, who later went off with a nose injury – rose highest to head Kian Best’s corner towards goal, only for Brendan Wiredu to get in the way. It looked, on 55 minutes, like the hosts were going to go ahead out of nothing as Ryan Graydon went charging through on goal, but captain Greg Cunningham came up with a crucial touch to knock the ball out for a corner before he could get a shot away. Fleetwood went down to ten men just after the hour mark as Broom saw red for a late and dangerous challenge on Leigh, while less than ten minutes later Seary also received his marching orders for a foul on Junior Quitirna. After all that drama, there wasn’t too much action of note at either end, with Maleace Asamoah's acrobatic effort which went wide in stoppage-time about as close as either side came to scoring in the second half. PNE first half XI: Cornell; Storey, Lindsay, Hughes; Potts, Holmes, Leigh, Frøkjær, Best; Keane, Stewart. PNE second half XI: Cornell; Diaby, Bauer (Seary, 66), Cunningham; Potts (Ramsay, 63), Taylor, Leigh (Kamara, 63), Mawene, Best (Pasiek, 76); Rodriguez-Gentile, Woodburn. Subs not used: Woodman. Referee: Mr J Simpson. Attendance: TBC.
STOCKPORT COUNTY v PRESTON NORTH END EDGELEY PARK 29/7/2023 3.00PM https://www.stockportcounty.com/ https://countyheaven.freeforums.net/ Recent news http://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?fid=293 PRE SEASON please log in to view this image MANAGER DAVE CHALLINOR Colwyn Bay Challinor was appointed as player-manager at Northern Premier League Premier Division club Colwyn Bay on 28 May 2010.[12] He was assisted by former teammate Colin Woodthorpe. During their first season in management, they led Colwyn Bay to runners-up in the Northern Premier League Premier Division and a place in the play-offs. Victories over North Ferriby United and FC United of Manchester secured the club promotion to the Conference North.[13] The club also won the North Wales Coast Cup, with victory over Flint Town United in the final on penalties. The club won the Fair Play Award for the fewest disciplinary points through the season and Challinor was named manager of the month for March, April and May 2011. AFC Fylde On 2 November 2011 it was announced that Challinor had been appointed the new manager of AFC Fylde, in the Northern Premier League Division One North.[14] He guided Fylde to the NPL First Division North championship in the season of his arrival and as a consequence was named Evo-Stik NPL Manager of the Year 2011–12.[15] In 2012–13, Fylde once again qualified for the Evo-Stik NPL Premier Division play offs but were defeated on penalties by Hednesford Town who took their place in the Conference North. Fylde did qualify for the FA Cup first round proper, eventually being defeated by Accrington Stanley and also were victorious in the Lancashire FA Challenge Trophy at The Reebok Stadium, Bolton. The 2013–14 season saw Fylde gain promotion to the National League North after defeating Ashton United in the Evo-Stik NPL Premier Division play offs.[16] They also retained their Lancashire FA Challenge Trophy with a 4–1 victory over rivals Chorley. In addition, they won the Doodson Sport League Cup with victory at Edgeley Park over Skelmersdale United. Their disciplinary record meant they won the Fair Play Award for the Premier Division and their overall record throughout the three leagues came out on top which saw them claim the Presidents Cup. They also had the best technical area marks for the Evo-Stik league to match the previous year's statistic. The year saw Fylde move to their highest rung of the pyramid and a fourth promotion in five years for Challinor. In 2016–17 Challinor clinched promotion as National League North champions, with a 3–0 victory over Boston United on 22 April 2017.[17] In June 2017, he signed a new two-year contract with the club.[18] The 2018–19 season saw Fylde reach both the play-off final and FA Trophy final. Having been defeated 3–0 by Salford City in the play-off final,[19] Fylde returned to Wembley Stadium the following week to beat Leyton Orient 1–0 and lift the FA Trophy for the first time in the club's history.[20] On 12 October 2019 after spending eight years as manager, Fylde announced that it was parting company with him as the manager, with the side in the relegation places on goal difference.[21][22] Hartlepool United On 11 November 2019, Challinor was appointed manager of National League side Hartlepool United with the club in 13th place.[23][24] In his first full season in charge, Challinor guided Hartlepool to a 4th placed finish and a place in the National League play-offs. In the play-off eliminator, Hartlepool defeated Bromley 3–2, scoring three goals in seven first-half minutes before Bromley scored two in the second half, ultimately proving to not be enough.[25] In the semi-final, they travelled to Stockport County where Rhys Oates scored with fifteen minutes left to book Hartlepool's place in the Final.[26] On 20 June 2021, Hartlepool faced Torquay United in the 2021 National League play-off final at Ashton Gate Stadium. After Luke Armstrong gave Hartlepool the lead in the first half, Torquay goalkeeper Lucas Covolan scored a last minute equaliser to take the match to extra-time. Despite both sides missing their first two penalties, Hartlepool eventually won the shootout 5–4, returning to the Football League for the first time since their relegation in 2017.[27] On 24 September 2021, Challinor signed a new three year contract to remain as manager.[28] On 1 November 2021, Challinor announced his intentions to step down from the position.[29] Challinor won 28 of his 59 games at Hartlepool. In a club statement, Hartlepool stated their dissatisfaction with the way Challinor departed the club: "As a club, we were disappointed the first approach did not come direct to the club. Also that this was so soon after Dave signed a new three-year contract."[30] In an interview with Stockport following his arrival, Challinor said that "It's been ridiculously difficult (to leave Hartlepool), once the interest came in (from Stockport) there was always going to be an attraction but the affinity I built up with the fan base there was amazing and that was the biggest tie that I had to get over".[31] Stockport County On 2 November 2021, Challinor was appointed manager of National League side Stockport County with the club in 9th position, ten points from 1st place.[32][33][34] Challinor was awarded the National League's Manager of the Month award for January 2022 after six wins from six in all competitions that saw Stockport finish the month top of the league.[35] He would lose only one of his first 23 matches with Stockport.[34] On 15 May 2022, Stockport beat FC Halifax Town 2–0 to clinch the National League title.[36] Following promotion, Challinor was named as the National League Manager of the Season.[34] After Stockport won all three games in December 2022, Challinor won the EFL League Two Manager of the Month award.[37] He also won the Manager of the Month award for February 2023 after winning five games from six.[38] Stockport missed out on automatic promotion to EFL League One on the final day of the season, finishing 4th and qualifying for the play-offs.[39] After defeating Salford City in the semi-final, Stockport lost on penalties in the play-off final to Carlisle United.[40][41] HISTORY Stockport is the birthplace of former World No.1 tennis player Fred Perry; winner of 8 Grand Slam singles titles,[90] 2 Pro Slams singles titles, 2 doubles titles and 4 mixed-double titles. He was the first person to complete a Career Grand Slam and also won the Davis Cup on four consecutive occasions Stockport Viaduct is 111 feet (34 m) high, and carries four railway tracks over the River Mersey on the line to Manchester Piccadilly. The viaduct built of 11,000,000 bricks, a major feat of Victorian engineering, was completed in 21 months at a cost of £70,000.[61] The structure is Grade II* listed.[62] RECENT MEETINGS please log in to view this image MACS VIEW Last one before the real stuff starts, County probably disappointed they didn't go up last year will be in the mix again this year, will any new signings be available, team selection will be interesting, the season is almost upon us
Preston North End will bring the pre-season schedule to a close on Saturday afternoon with a trip to face Stockport County. With the start of the Championship campaign now just over a week away, PNE are rounding off their preparations by taking on the Sky Bet League Two outfit at Edgeley Park. After choosing to play two almost completely different XIs in each half of the previous friendly against Fleetwood Town – a goalless draw – it seems probable Ryan Lowe could hand out a larger chunk of minutes to those most likely to be involved against Bristol City. Andrew Hughes made his first appearance of pre-season in the draw at Highbury after returning from injury, and there were also minutes for the likes of Calvin Ramsay and Duane Holmes, who will also be looking to build their fitness up ahead of the new campaign. In Stockport County, North End are taking on a side who narrowly missed out on promotion to League One last season – losing out in the Play-Off final on penalties against Carlisle United. So far this pre-season, the Hatters have defeated non-league opponents Altrincham and Chester, before being beaten 4-0 by Huddersfield Town last weekend. Dave Challinor’s side will also be hosting North End’s Lancashire rivals Blackburn Rovers on Friday night, and Stockport County will be in a celebratory mood this weekend as the club marks its 140th anniversary.
