Official Preston North End Club Podcast

We caught up with former goalkeeper Tepi Moilanen for a special episode! Tepi arrived at the club in the mid-90s is no longer involved in football, but looks back fondly on his time with the club and the characters he played alongside and worked with. He reflects on his own career, recalling his first game and the best times, including the fantastic 1999/2000 promotion season, when he set a new club record for clean sheets in a league season, as well as the more difficult times coping with injuries.

In our second podcast special looking back at that memorable win at Wembley in 2015, we are joined by Alan Kelly, who followed in his father’s footsteps at Wembley whilst with North End, plus former PNE defender Bailey Wright, skipper Tom Clarke and giving a fans’ perspective we have matchday host and PNE supporter Simon Crabtree. In this second edition we find out about the emotion from ‘Kells’ of winning for his home town club under the famous arch, as well as from Bailey Wright, the only player still in the squad from when the side dropped down to League One. Simon discusses the legends who travelled down on the bus with him and reflects on being able to enjoy the occasion, given the way the scoreline went, whilst Tom talks about his previous Play-Off experiences and his hope for another when football resumes.

Five years on, we reflect on that memorable Play-Off win at Wembley in 2015! We are joined by Jermaine Beckford, Joe Garner, Paul Gallagher, John Welsh, Paul Huntington and then manager Simon Grayson to discuss the events from the disappointment of Colchester through to the win under the arch. They recall the whole experience from the loss down in Essex, through to the return to action against Chesterfield, the two-legged victory and then the convincing Final performance.

This week it is 20 years since David Moyes’ Preston North End were presented with the division two trophy in front of a sold out Deepdale. One of the key figures and the captain that day was club skipper and that year’s player of the year, Sean Gregan. The Lilywhites legend took an hour to speak to the Official PNE Podcast to look back on his career, from growing up with his mum on a council estate in the north east, through his time at Deepdale, and playing in the Premier League. He discusses his decision to join Gary Peters’ side, the characters in the dressing room, the nights out and some great memories, including ‘doing a John Terry’ to pick up the trophy in full kit, including the captain’s armband when out injured. This week it is 20 years since David Moyes’ Preston North End were presented with the division two trophy in front of a sold out Deepdale.

The second half of our extended chat with Graham Alexander sees us cover the remainder of his PNE career, including that fairytale ending at Deepdale, his coaching career and much more! It’s another hour and half of exclusive reflection on his footballing career that lasted more than 1,000 games, including 40 caps for his country. The first part is still available to listen to now across our usual channels.

With over 400 games for the club, in two spells, Graham Alexander is a modern Preston North End legend. Across two parts, totalling over three hours, he discusses the start of his career at Scunthorpe through to his magical final game and beyond, reflecting on games, team-mates and managers. In this first part, we discuss Scunthorpe United and his debut against Halifax Town, he discusses his best goal in a PNE shirt – that wasn’t for the Lilywhites! – and goes through to the end of the 2000/2001 season and the defeat in the Play-Off Final at the Millennium Stadium. The relaxed chat, from the former North End No.2’s home, includes many stories never heard before, including the truth behind his move to Deepdale, how the team celebrated promotion in 2000 and much more.

On this week's episode we are joined by North End midfielder Alan Browne, he discusses the final ten games of the season, the responsibility of the captain's armband, becoming a dad and plenty more! We sit down with a cult duo in Preston’s history. Steve Wilkinson and Andy Saville chat to us on their deadly partnership nearly 25 years ago. Also joining us, Declan Rudd takes questions from you the fans sent through across social media and we also talk about the amazing work Sporting Memories are doing in the community alongside PNE Community and Education Trust. Share your feedback on social media using #PNEPodcast or you can share your thoughts and ideas for future episodes with us by emailing media@pne.com!

The latest episode of The Official PNE Podcast features one of this season's star performers Daniel Johnson who discusses his form this campaign, his role in the squad and coming back from a frustrating spell on the sidelines through injury. Former North End man Callum Robinson also joins us on the phone as he chats about DJ's form, his time at PNE before his move in the summer and the prospect of facing his former North End teammates for the first time at The Hawthorns. We also get the inside track from Springfields with heads groundsman Pete Ashworth after a testing time for him and his staff with Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis sweeping across the UK in recent weeks.

On the latest episode of the PNE Podcast we discuss the Heads Up campaign which aims to get people talking about mental health through football, while looking closely at the work PNE Community and Education Trust are doing to help those with mental health issues. We also chat to Declan Rudd about recent form, the trip to Wigan Athletic and his views on the work surrounding mental health in sport. North End favourite Lee Cartwright also joins us to reflect on his goalscoring memories against this weekend's opposition, while also giving his views on the current squad. Former PNE Podcast host and iFollow PNE commentator gives an insight in to the Latics, who he commentates on regularly. If you have any feedback or ideas for future episodes, please don't hesitate to contact us by emailing us at media@pne.com or tweet us @pnefc using #PNEPodcast.

After back to back wins for the Lilywhites the PNE Podcast returns this week with three guests joining us to discuss all things North End. First team coach Steve Thompson joins us to give us an insight from the management team as he reviews the recent form and praises the impact Scott Sinclair has had both on and off the pitch. Academy boss Nick Harrison also joins us to discuss the youth team's recent success, while rugby league's Ryan Brierley also features as he discusses his move to Hull KR which has allowed him to attend more games supporting the Lilywhites. If you have any feedback, just get in touch by emailing media@pne.com with the subject 'PNE Podcast'!

Our first episode of 2020 sees host Jonathan Breeze joined by Paul Gallagher in the studio, he discusses the Lancashire derby with former club Blackburn Rovers, his ambitions for the future and more. We also hear from manager Alex Neil and Scott Sinclair on the arrival of the former Celtic man who joined the club on a two-and-a-half-year deal. Former North End man and iFollow PNE regular Tommy Spurr also joins us on the phone as he reflects on his derby day experiences and life after football, having been forced to retire through injury in the summer.

This final edition of the Official PNE Podcast of the calendar year is a Christmas special with a panel of guests all joining host Jonathan Breeze in the studio. The ‘Cumbrian Cannavaro’ himself, Paul Huntington is joined by former team-mate and PNE skipper John Welsh, plus super-fan and British Welterweight boxing champion Scott Fitzgerald to talk everything from PNE, to Tyson Fury, to Graham Westley and plenty more in between! Don’t miss one of the most revealing episodes of the Podcast yet, and enjoy your festive commute, or wherever you find time to listen to the Official PNE Podcast by downloading it now from our links below.

This week’s edition of the Official PNE Podcast is another packed episode with some fantastic guests and the exclusive scoop on Stu Bennett’s wrestling future, as well as his views on his favourite football team and working with Vinnie Jones. Also joining us this week is striker Jayden Stockley, former player Sean St Ledger and supporters join us on the phone for our new feature, 'The Podcast Panel'. Music by PR5.

The second episode of the season is out now and this week we are joined in the studio by David Nugent! We chat to Nuge about the season so far, how he is enjoying his second spell and Deepdale as well as reflecting on his first time at the club with former teammate Youl Mawene. This week we also look back on a fantastic evening at Deepdale for The Big PNE Sleep Out, we hear from some of those involved including a number of fans who took part and Louis Moult. Head of Community Tom Drake also joins us to give his thoughts on the event and the plans going forward. We have all of this and more, including the latest in our 'It's All About You' feature, with Declan Rudd in the hot seat this week as we test his knowledge about his own career so far! You can share your thoughts on the Podcast on social media by using #PNEPodcast or by emailing media@pne.com with the subject 'PNE Podcast'

The Official PNE Podcast has been relaunched with new content, new features and new hosts! Jonathan Breeze and George Hodgson will be bringing you the latest from PNE with special guests each week and our new features will bring you closer to the first team squad than ever before. This first episode features skipper Tom Clarke and his brother Nathan, Wembley hero Jermaine Beckford while Paul Gallagher takes on our new quiz, 'It's All About You'. Down at Springfields, Jayden Stockley and Billy Bodin go head to head in 'Know Your Teammates' and there's plenty more to listen to this week!

With the first team back for pre-season, the Official PNE Club Podcast has the latest as preparations build for the new season. Following the squad’s return we’re back to take you through what’s been going on at PNE in anticipation of things getting underway for the new season. We catch up with goalkeeper Declan Rudd, Maintenance Manager Paul Bradley and former North End favourite Scott Laird. Having played 36 times in the Championship last season for the Lilywhites Rudd talks about his excitement at returning ahead of the start of his third consecutive season as a permanent member of the playing squad. After consolidating his position between the sticks last season, the No.1 is well aware of the competition for places in the goalkeeping department. Plus having seen his boyhood side Norwich City achieve promotion against the odds last season speaks to the podcast about the open nature of the Championship explaining the importance of a thorough pre-season. With the same playing surfaces installed at the stadium and training ground during the off-season, we catch up with Deepdale’s Maintenance Manager Paul Bradley. He explains the busy nature of the work he and his team have had ensuring the stadium is in a pristine condition ahead of the home friendly with Southampton on the 27th July as well as the first Sky Bet Championship game at Deepdale against Wigan Athletic on 10th August. Meanwhile former North End left-back Scott Laird joins us to explain his decision to step out of professional football in the EFL upon leaving Forest Green to sign for Weston-Super-Mare. Part of the 2015 League One Play-Off winning squad the 31-year-old outlines his ambitious to move into management and how his player/assistant manager role with the South-West outfit will help him to do so. There’s all that, plus you can hear how midfielder Josh Harrop to looking forward to returning to action from his chat with iFollow PNE, we’ve season ticket information for you as well as details on the launch of the new home kit on Friday! The podcast is brought to you weekly by host Guy Clarke. It’s available through a number of platforms including iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website. As always, if you want to feature on coming any episodes and share your views in our ‘Talk of the Terrace’ feature just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

Despite the season being over, the latest Official PNE Club Podcast is still here and the latest episode is now available featuring PNE legends Graham Alexander, Sean Gregan and more! This week’s episode is dedicated to this season’s popular feature ‘Star Six’ as we count through the 84 individual players picked by former North End favourites throughout the course of the season to bring you an all-star team. Amongst those picked is Lilywhites legend Graham Alexander. ‘Grezza’ talks to us about his first spell at Deepdale and the strength of character that group had first under David Moyes to win the Division Two title in 2000, before going on to reach the Division One Play-Off Final a year later. He also speaks about the frustrations of missing out on reaching the Premier League with PNE, again after suffering heartbreak in the Play-Offs against West Ham in 2005. Sean Gregan, another popular pick amongst his ex-teammates also joins us to reflect on being named in the side. Having captained the 2000 Division Two winning side he speaks about arriving from Darlington back in 1996, shortly after Gary Peters led the squad to promotion from Division Three and charts the journey to the cusp of the Premier League. Listen in to find out the other players selected as we count through the players picked by the former players to join us on this season’s podcast. As well as reflective and nostalgic look to those who have previously turned out for North End there is also news on next season’s home kit with pictures having been revealed ahead of the launch. Plus we also hear from striker Sean Maguire. Having joined up with Callum Robinson and Alan Browne on international duty with the Republic of Ireland, the forward analyses last season’s showing both from a personal and collective point of view ahead of returning for his third season with the club. The podcast is brought to you weekly by host Guy Clarke. It’s available through a number of platforms including iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website. As always, if you want to feature on coming any episodes and share your views in our ‘Talk of the Terrace’ feature just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

Ahead of the final game of the season the latest episode of the Official PNE Club Podcast is now out! Following on from the Player of the Year Awards, and final home game of the season, this week we have plenty of fallout for you. PFA Community Champion and Community and Education Player of the Year Louis Moult speaks to us about his work away from the pitch. The striker, who’s work this season has included helping out at the Foxton Centre, explains the importance of helping and building strong links with the community. Ben Davies speaks with iFollow PNE, having won both the Sir Tom Finney Award, voted by the supporters, and the Club’s Player of the Year Award. Former PNE defender Liam Chilvers joins us to reflect on the final home game of the season against Sheffield Wednesday. He shares his thoughts on the vibrancy of the young squad that has been assembled at Deepdale, as well as giving his opinion on both the attacking display put on by North End and the debut of goalkeeper Conor Ripley. Defender Joe Rafferty talks to us about making the step up from League One Rochdale, having arrived at Deepdale in January. Having now started each of the last three games in a row, the former Dale man draws comparisons between his former side and PNE with the youthful outlook of the side. Looking ahead to next season the full-back is already looking to kick-on and secure a regular slot in Alex Neil’s side. We also listen back to the last meeting against Sunday’s opponents Brentford, with North End running out 4-3 winners at Deepdale back in October. Plus, 23 years on, from the final game of North End’s historic Third Division title-winning season in 1995/96, we catch up with Steve Wilkinson. The former North End forward joins us to share his ‘Star Six’. The podcast is brought to you weekly by host Guy Clarke. It’s available through a number of platforms including iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website. As always, if you want to feature on coming any episodes and share your views in our ‘Talk of the Terrace’ feature just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

Following on from the Easter period, ahead of the final home game of the campaign the latest Official PNE Club Podcast is out now. This week we catch up with on-loan forward Lukas Nmecha. The young Manchester City star speaks exclusively to the podcast following the defeat in Wigan Athletic but having doubled his account for the Lilywhites with a brace against Ipswich on Good Friday. The 20-year-old details how much he’s learned during his season-long stay at Deepdale, during what has been his first loan away from parent club Man City and a first taste of regular first team football. Paul Gallagher, having captained the side at the DW also shares his thoughts with iFollow PNE, after a frustrating day at the office against Wigan. Former North End forward, turned summariser with iFollow PNE, Brett Ormerod also joins us this week. He reflects on a largely positive season for North End given the circumstances with injuries and tough start to the season. Having seen plenty of the Lilywhites through the Easter period, and duration of the season, the former frontman believes there is plenty to be positive moving into the summer for North End. Away from the first team we check in with Academy Manager Nick Harrison. Having reached the FA Youth Cup Fifth Round it has been a successful season for the academy, who also played in the Lancashire FA Youth Cup Final at the weekend. With the likes of Adam O’Reilly and Ethan Walker both having made first team debuts during the course of the season Harrison is pleased with the development of a number of his young stars. There’s all of that plus Star Six returns this week. Former North End winger Chris Sedgwick, who joined Saturday’s opponents Sheffield Wednesday after his time at Deepdale, shares his memories of the best players he turned out with. Having turned out for the Lilywhites over 250 times during his six years at Deepdale there is plenty of thinking to be done too! The podcast is brought to you weekly by host Guy Clarke. It’s available through a number of platforms including iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website. As always, if you want to feature on coming any episodes and share your views in our ‘Talk of the Terrace’ feature just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

Prior to the busy Easter programme, including Friday’s Retro Day at Deepdale, this week’s Official PNE Club Podcast is now out. There’s plenty in store this week on the podcast, following the news manager Alex Neil has agreed a new three-year deal with the club, to midfielder Ryan Ledson’s ambitions for the rest of the season and a look ahead to Retro Day. Good Friday’s game with Ipswich Town is this season’s designated Retro Day. It is an opportunity for supporters to dig out old kits and come along and reminisce at Deepdale, though this year it is also in aid of former Lilywhites full-back Gary Parkinson. Joining us on the podcast this week to talk about his dad, who suffers with locked-in syndrome following a stroke in 2010 is Gary’s son Luke. Luke explains the work he and the rest of his family put in to supporting his dad through the work of the Gary Parkinson Trust. Away from Retro Day, our focus this week on the podcast centres around manager Alex Neil. Dave Seddon from the Lancashire Post joins us this week to talk about a busy time at Deepdale following rumours and speculation ahead of last weekend’s trip to the Hawthorns. Having signed his new contract you can also hear from the manager, who’s been speaking with iFollow PNE. Midfielder Ryan Ledson also gives his thoughts to the podcast, from a player’s point of view. He shares his views on the manager securing his future to PNE as well as his own aims for the rest of the season. With four games left to play the former Everton and Oxford man admits he still has plenty to play for as the season enters it’s final weeks. ‘Talk of the Terrace’ this week features Toronto Wolfpack halfback Ryan Brierley, who tells us all about the rigours of supporting PNE! Plus ahead of the trip to Wigan on Easter Monday there is also a listen back to the previous meeting between the two sides back in October and Deepdale. As well as that there’s a trip down memory lane to April 2000 as North End went to the DW Stadium, then the JJB, in a first versus second battle at the top of Division Two. The goalscorer that evening, Mike Jackson, joins us to reflect on that moment as well as his whole PNE career. Having played over 250 times in the league alone, during his seven year stay at Deepdale he looks back fondly on his time with the Lilywhites including that successful 1999/2000 Division Two winning season. The podcast is brought to you weekly by host Guy Clarke. It’s available through a number of platforms including iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website. As always, if you want to feature on coming any episodes and share your views in our ‘Talk of the Terrace’ feature just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

Ahead of this weekend’s Gentry Day visit to West Bromwich Albion, this week’s Gentry-theme Official PNE Club Podcast is now out. Ahead of the visit to West Brom on Saturday, to mark this year’s Gentry Day, we’ve plenty in store. Midfielder Alan Browne looks forward to the occasion as North End look to bounce back from a disappointing run of results. Having captained the side since his return from injury against both Sheffield United and Leeds United the Irishman is now hopeful the squad can push on heading into the final five games of the season. Manager Alex Neil also gives his reaction to Tuesday night’s result, ahead of the trip to the Hawthorns. Former strike duo Jon Parkin and Chris Brown also check in with us, to share the player’s perspective of Gentry Day. With knowledge of what it takes to gate-crash the top six, having done so back in 2009, they reflect on their time at Deepdale heading into the run-in giving an opinion on how far the current crop at Deepdale can go. We take a look at Saturday’s opposition as Matt Clayton gives us the low-down on West Brom ahead of the 100th league meeting between two of the Football League’s Founder Members. There’s all that, plus the latest instalment of Star Six too. Having scored on the very first Gentry Day at Loftus Road back in February 2005 Chris Lucketti talks us through the best players he played with at North End. Reflecting on the importance of Gentry Day to the supporters Lucketti speaks about the bond the day created with that group of players, before going on to reminisce over those he shared the pitch with at Deepdale. There’s also news this week on how you can vote in this year’s Player of the Year Awards. The podcast is brought to you weekly by host Guy Clarke. It’s available through a number of platforms including iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website. As always, if you want to feature on coming any episodes and share your views in our ‘Talk of the Terrace’ feature just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

The latest Official PNE Club Podcast is now available ahead of the back-to-back home games with Sheffield United and Leeds United. This week we catch up with striker Sean Maguire. The forward, who scored the dramatic winner against Birmingham City ahead of the international break, reflects on the return to action down at Reading on Saturday. Despite the result, the Irishman is remaining upbeat ahead of two crucial games in North End’s season as Sheffield United come to Deepdale on Saturday, prior to the visit of Leeds United on Tuesday evening. Having seen injuries lead to a stop-start campaign for Maguire he tells the podcast he’s hopeful heading into the last seven matches that he can play his part and contribute to a success campaign with a top six finish still a in the squad’s sights. Former North End captain Sean Gregan is also on the line this week to give his thoughts on how his former side have fared this season. Reflecting on his time at Deepdale the former midfield general talks about the pressure on sides at this stage of the season, with the Lilywhites battling in out to take one of the play-off places come the end of the season. We’ve also got ‘Talk of the Terrace’ for you, as usual, giving you the supporters the platform to come on and have your say, this week we’re joined by Josh Gardner. Ahead of Gentry Day if you have any tales to tell, just contact us by emailing media@pne.com As well as all of that there is also this week’s offering of Star Six. With Leeds United heading to Deepdale on Tuesday evening, this week ex-PNE shot-stopper Andy Lonergan shares his team. He looks back on his 11 years at North End in the first team set-up, having come through the youth ranks at the club before reminiscing about the best players he featured with during his time with the club. The podcast is brought to you weekly by host Guy Clarke. It’s available through a number of platforms including iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website. As always, if you want to feature on coming any episodes and share your views in our ‘Talk of the Terrace’ feature just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

Ahead of PNE’s return to action following the international break the latest Official PNE Club Podcast is out now! This week defender Darnell Fisher speaks to the podcast, covering a variety of topics. Having spent time in Barcelona during the break the former Celtic and Rotherham man talks about the importance of the squad refreshing themselves ahead of the run-in. With eight games to play he also focuses in on what’s to come for PNE with a trip to his hometown of Reading to come this weekend before two of the division’s top three come to Deepdale. The 24-year-old also speaks about the club’s current run of form, having won the last six in a row away from home prior to the visit to Berkshire. On that topics, there’s a listen back to some of the key moments during the club’s impressive away showings. Midfielder Brad Potts also speaks with iFollow PNE ahead of the game against Reading having played a key role since arriving from Barnsley in January with both of his goals for the Lilywhites so far coming on the road. ‘Talk of the Terrace’ also features once more with Harry Thompson joining us to give his opinion on how North End have moved to play-off contention ahead of the run-in. Plus, as always, we’ve got the latest Star Six for you too. This week sees us catch up with former North End forward Steve Basham. He reflects on his stay at Deepdale, having scored on PNE’s first two visits to the Madejeski Stadium. As well as reminiscing on those goals he talks us through the best players he played with at PNE and brings us up-to-date with what he’s doing now. The podcast is brought to you weekly by host Guy Clarke. It’s available through a number of platforms including iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website. As always, if you want to feature on coming any episodes and share your views in our ‘Talk of the Terrace’ feature just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

Despite the international break being here, there’s still plenty in store in the latest Official PNE Club Podcast. Striker Jayden Stockley, forward Callum Robinson and midfielder Paul Gallagher all feature on this week’s episode, as well as a PNE legend sharing his Star Six. Stockley talks about playing his part of the bench at Middlesbrough, scoring the winner at the Riverside, being starting at home to Birmingham City as North End make it 12 unbeaten. Having also been caught up in somewhat of a social media storm, the former Exeter man also reflects on being taken in by the PNE supporters following his January move from Exeter City. Fresh from making it to 100 career goals Gallagher sits down with us this week to talk through some of his memorable strikes in a North End shirt. Starting all the way back in his initial loan spell with the Lilywhites in 2007/08 PNE’s No.12 reflects on his FA Cup strikes at Sheffield United in 2015 that helped rejuvenate the club to a Wembley Play-Off win, as well as his six set-piece goals so far this season. While that’s a look back at the past, Callum Robinson has one target firmly in his sights; firing PNE into a Championship Play-Off place. With the three wins in a row prior to the break leaving North End outside the top six only on goal difference the former Aston Villa man is now hoping his return from injury is timed right to help push North End over the line. We also catch up with kitman Steve Cowell, in the boot room down at Springfields. Being a supporter, as well as the club’s kitman Cowell speaks about how he keeps a check on his emotions and the bonds he’s built up with the players, including Saturday’s match-winner Sean Maguire. Star Six this week comes from Graham Alexander. Having made more than 400 appearances for the club over his two spells at Deepdale it’s quite some challenge to pick just six, but listen in to hear who ‘Grezza’ has gone for. Plus, fresh from the social media frenzy created from Stockley’s goal at Middlesbrough, we cross to New York to catch up with the New York North Enders, Matt Higgins and John Ryder with the buzz of excitement having travelled across to the Big Apple. The podcast is brought to you weekly by host Guy Clarke. It’s available through a number of platforms including iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website. As always, if you want to feature on coming any episodes and share your views in our ‘Talk of the Terrace’ feature just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

This week on the podcast goalkeeper Declan Rudd speaks exclusive on the club’s strong run of form which has seen the Lilywhites move to within just four points of the play-off places. Having kept his sixth clean sheet of the season, and fourth in his last eight outings, Rudd talks about how both he and the club’s form this season have improved to put North End in contention at the business end of the season. As well as his own form he praises the performance of his team-mates in the professional 1-0 away win at Ewood Park while reserving credit for manager Alex Neil too, having also worked under him at Norwich City. iFollow PNE commentator Jonathan Breeze also joins us on the line this week, to reflect on North End’s fine run of form. Not only do the Lilywhites hold the longest current unbeaten run in the league, but have also recorded five away wins in succession. With a trip to Middlesbrough’s Riverside Stadium, which will be live on iFollow PNE, the guys also discuss the upcoming fixture list with Birmingham to come to Deepdale on Saturday afternoon too ahead of the international break. There’s all of that plus a listen back to the action at Ewood Park on Saturday and the thoughts of the manager too. While ‘Talk of the Terrace’ features too with Dale Jay sharing his thoughts as North End also extended their strong derby record under Alex Neil in Saturday’s win at Blackburn. The podcast is brought to you weekly by host Guy Clarke.

Ahead of Saturday’s Derby Day clash with Blackburn Rovers the latest Official PNE Club Podcast is now out! Midfielder Alan Browne speaks exclusively to the podcast this week, ahead of the derby trip to Ewood Park to take on Blackburn Rovers. Having scored in the reverse fixture at Deepdale in November, the Irishman discusses PNE’s strong recent form as they head to Blackburn having won the last four in a row away from home. The 23-year-old also talks about PNE play-off chances having closed the gap to the top six in recent weeks. Former North End and Blackburn goalkeeper Alan Kelly also joins us on the line in this week’s episode too. Having watched on at Deepdale back in November he reflects on the free-flowing Lilywhites’ approach and also gives his views on Declan Rudd’s strong form behind the back four during the club’s nine-game unbeaten run. There’s all of that, plus we have ‘Talk of the Terrace’ as we’re joined by PNE supporter Harry Trice. Star Six features former Lilywhites defender Callum Davidson, who spent over seven years at Deepdale as well as having spent time with Blackburn earlier in his career. The Scot lifts the lid on his penalty technique, as well as his fond memories of his time with North End whilst sharing his views on the best players he turned out with at Deepdale. You can also hear the thoughts of manager Alex Neil following Saturday’s draw with Bristol City. Plus we listen back to November’s Deepdale win over Blackburn Rovers ahead of the trip to Ewood Park. The podcast is brought to you weekly by host Guy Clarke. It’s available through a number of platforms including iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website. As always, if you want to feature on coming any episodes and share your views in our ‘Talk of the Terrace’ feature just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

The latest Official PNE Club Podcast is now available, ahead of this weekend’s visit of Bristol City to Deepdale. Following his return from injury, captain Tom Clarke speaks exclusively to the podcast this week. He reflects on the stellar performance down at Millwall over the weekend, having made his return from injury getting on the scoresheet down in the capital. As well as his own comeback display, the skipper also discusses the influence of midfielder Paul Gallagher in North End’s recent strong form. Daniel Johnson and Callum Robinson, who combined for the winner down at Ashton Gate in November, also joins us to talk about PNE’s strong record against the Robins. Having been promoted alongside Bristol City from League One back in 2015, North End have remained unbeaten in the last 11 meetings between the two sides, winning each of the last six. Despite being ruled out through injury, Robinson reflects alongside Johnson on PNE’s head-to-head record and discuss how far the current run of form can take the Lilywhites. Our regular weekly feature this week features former North End midfielder Michael Appleton. Having played a key part in the Division Two Title win in 1999/00 the ex-Manchester United man grabbed the final goal of that historic campaign down at Ashton Gate to end the campaign on a high. You can also hear from manager Alex Neil and get details on how you can be at next weekend’s derby with Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. The podcast is brought to you weekly by host Guy Clarke. It’s available through a number of platforms including iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website. As always, if you want to feature on coming any episodes and share your views in our ‘Talk of the Terrace’ feature just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

The capital’s calling once more as North End head to Millwall this weekend, and ahead of the trip the latest Official PNE Club Podcast is now out! This week our focus switches to the backline, following a third clean sheet in five outings for PNE in the goalless draw against Nottingham Forest. With youngsters Ben Davies and Jordan Storey currently at the heart of the Lilywhites’ defence this week, we’ve been chatting with first team coach Steve Thompson. ‘Thommo’ discusses a number of topics ahead of this weekend’s trip to Millwall including the partnership of Davies and Storey and what they can expect to face at The Den. He also touches on the importance of the unity within the collective squad and how that’s helped the Lilywhites to move up the table in recent weeks, plus the importance of the club’s recruitment. Having scored his first PNE goal on North End’s last trip to the capital we also catch up with midfielder Brad Potts. The former Barnsley man has slotted in seamlessly into the Lilywhites’ midfield following his January move. He reflects on his first month at Deepdale, as well as his desire to score in front of the home fans having found the back of the net in the away wins over QPR and Stoke City. Star Six this week comes from Lee Cartwright who made over 450 appearances for PNE after coming through the youth ranks in the early 90s. He touches on the success the squad had in his time, including two league titles and two Play-Off Finals too. Plus we also have ‘Talk of the Terrace’ for you as well with PNE fan David Livick, and a listen back to PNE’s 3-2 win over Millwall back in December. The podcast is brought to you weekly by host Guy Clarke. It’s available through a number of platforms including iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website. As always, if you want to feature on coming any episodes and share your views in our ‘Talk of the Terrace’ feature just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

After back-to-back wins the latest Official PNE Club Podcast is out now, reflecting on the wins over Bolton and Norwich, ahead of Nottingham Forest’s visit. Fresh from heading in his first goal of the season, defender Ben Davies joins us on the line this week. The 23-year-old shares his thoughts on the Lilywhites’ recent run of form, which sees the club unbeaten in six games, winning four of the last five. He also talks in depth about the strength of the PNE squad heading into the final 14 games of the season and the development of the defensive unit having formed an impressive partnership with Jordan Storey. Former North End captain Paul McKenna, who also skippered Saturday’s opponents Nottingham Forest also joins us to preview Saturday’s clash at Deepdale. Having seen the squad come together under manager Alex Neil the ex-skipper gives his thoughts on what he believes is achievable for the Lilywhites ahead of Forest’s visit. Plus he reflects on the times he shared with PNE legend Sir Tom Finney following the fifth anniversary of the icon’s passing. Youl Mawene shares his Star Six this week. The Frenchman talks openly about the best players he turned out with during his six year stint at Deepdale. ‘Talk of the Terrace’ features season ticket holder Neil Thompson. While you can also listen back to the key moments of North End’s wins over both Bolton and Norwich, plus manager Alex Neil’s views following the win over the Canaries. The podcast is brought to you weekly by host Guy Clarke. It’s available through a number of platforms including iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website. As always, if you want to feature on coming any episodes and share your views in our ‘Talk of the Terrace’ feature just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

PNE head the short distance down the M61 to Bolton Wanderers this weekend and ahead of the game this week’s Official PNE Club Podcast is now out. Ahead of the visit to Bolton striker Sean Maguire speaks to the podcast this week. The Irishman touches on playing the full 90 minutes against Derby County on Friday night, in a match North End dominated, as well as may other topics. Having returned from injury at the University of Bolton Stadium to score twice from the bench the former Cork City man has been speaking about his desire to open his account in front of a sell-out away end. Fellow Republic of Ireland international Callum Robinson also catches up with us this week, giving the latest update on his recovery from injury. The forward, who’s been out since the end of November, tells the podcast when he’s aiming to get back into first team action. He also talks about his eagerness to come back and play a big part in the run-in towards the end of the campaign. Star Six comes from former North End and Bolton striker John Thomas this week. The forward, who spent two spells at Deepdale, reflects on his time at PNE most notably his first spell between 1985-87 including his legendary partnership in attack with Gary Brazil. There’s also the latest ‘Talk of the Terrace’ for you too with Sarah Warren joining us this week to give her thoughts ahead of the first away local derby of the season. The podcast is brought to you by host Guy Clarke on a weekly basis. It’s available through a number of platforms including iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website. As always, if you want to feature on coming any episodes and share your views in our ‘Talk of the Terrace’ feature just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

Following a second successive away day win prior to Derby County’s visit to Deepdale on Friday night the latest Official PNE Club Podcast is out now! After the 2-0 win down at the Bet365 we reflect on the win with goalkeeper Declan Rudd. Having been part of the defensive unit to keep a clean sheet down in the Potteries the stopper looks back on the second away win in a row, including his late penalty save from Sam Clucas’ effort. Rudd also talks at length about the development of the squad through what has been a testing season for the squad with a number of injuries in key positions. Seeing the development of both Ben Davies and Jordan Storey, as well as midfielder Alan Browne gives credit to the way in which the club’s young players have progressed. With the transfer window also coming to a close the 28-year-old explains the impact the new faces have had both in the training ground environment as well as on matchdays. Star Six this week features former PNE defender Ryan Kidd who now works as the Head of Youth at Bury, the side PNE face in the Fifth Round of the FA Youth Cup at Deepdale on Friday 8th February. Kidd reflects on his decade at Deepdale which saw the side go from the Third Division all the way to the First Division Play-Off Final. There’s also ‘Talk of the Terrace’ as we catch up with Ireland-based supporter Gareth Haskins. Plus we also hear from manager Alex Neil, speaking with iFollow PNE ahead of Friday night’s visit of Derby County. The podcast is brought to you by host Guy Clarke on a weekly basis. It’s available through a number of platforms including iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website. As always, if you want to feature on coming any episodes and share your views in our ‘Talk of the Terrace’ feature just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

Ahead of his 250th appearance for the club midfielder Paul Gallagher joins us in studio this week for the latest episode of the Official PNE Club Podcast. Gally joins host Guy Clarke in studio this week to look back over the Lilywhites comprehensive 4-1 win at Loftus Road, as well as preview Saturday’s trip to take on Stoke City. The 34-year-old talks about the competitive spirit within the squad, competition for places and even how’s King of the dart board down at the training ground. As well as all of that he also shares his Star Six ahead of his landmark appearance. With plenty of teammates to choose from it’s a star-studded line-up chosen by the former Leicester City man. Fellow midfielder Alan Browne also talks exclusively to the podcast this week, having matched his goal tally from last season with his ninth goal of the season coming down in the capital. The Irishman talks about the depth now available to Alex Neil as North End look to push on during the second half of the table. ‘Talk of the Terrace’ also makes a return ahead of this weekend’s away trip to the Bet365. Plus you can hear from latest signing Joe Rafferty following his move from Rochdale, as well as manager Alex Neil giving his thoughts on Calum Woods after the defender moved on a permanent basis to Bradford City. Added to that you can also listen back to how the U18s got on in their FA Youth Cup Fourth Round tie with Norwich City on Tuesday night at Deepdale including reaction from Academy Manager Nick Harrison. The podcast is available through a number of platforms including iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website. As always, if you want to feature on coming any episodes and share your views in our ‘Talk of the Terrace’ feature just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

There’s plenty to get into this week, following both Brad Potts and Jayden Stockley making their debuts at Deepdale in last weekend’s draw with Swansea City. This week we catch up with new signing Stockley, having recently made the move to North End from Exeter City. As well as discussing his debut and the role he played in PNE’s route back into the game, the striker also talks openly about settling off the pitch, his aims for the rest of the season and ahead of a first away trip with the squad about potential initiations! Joining Jayden on this week’s episode is his former Exeter teammate Jordan Storey, who he’s been reunited with at Deepdale. Catching up with host Guy Clarke, the young defender speaking about his prowess at darts down at Springfields plus his on-field development having featured in each of the last five games. This week’s Star Six involves former North End shot-stopper Carlo Nash. As well as reveal the best players he turned out with whilst keeping goal for the Lilywhites, Nash also shares his views on new signing Connor Ripley having worked alongside PNE’s latest recruit whilst at Oldham. You can also hear the views of Ben Pearson, having made his return to the first team on Saturday plus a listen back to North End’s strong recent record against QPR prior of the visit to Loftus Road. There’s also information on how you can nominate a young PNE fan for January’s ‘Meet Your Hero’ competition and much more! The podcast is available through a number of platforms including iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website. As always, if you want to feature on coming any episodes and share your views in our ‘Talk of the Terrace’ feature just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

With the January transfer window in full swing, this week we bring you a packed Official PNE Club Podcast featuring two of the newest recruits. Hear from new goalkeeper Connor Ripley following his move from Middlesbrough. The 25-year-old talks about his aspirations upon completing his permanent switch to Deepdale, having spent the first half of the season on loan with Accrington Stanley. Midfielder Brad Potts joins host Guy Clarke in the studio too this week, following his move from Barnsley. The 24-year-old recaps a whirlwind week having moved from the League One outfit last week. He tells the Official PNE Club Podcast what to expect plus the lure of PNE as he now looks to kick on and continue the progression of his career. There’s plenty from the new faces, as well as winger Brandon Barker. Having been ruled out of the festive football programme with a hamstring injury the Manchester City loanee returned to the matchday squad last weekend. He speaks to the podcast about his development whilst at Deepdale so far, plus how he hopes to build on the performances he’s already put in for PNE. Star Six features once more this week with former North End forward Neil Mellor selecting the best six players he turned out with for the Lilywhites. Having spent six years at Deepdale there are plenty of names for him to choose from, listen in to find out who makes the cut! Plus, hear from Alex Neil as he speaks with iFollow PNE ahead of the return to league action this weekend as Swansea City come to Deepdale. The podcast is available through a number of platforms including iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website. If you want to feature on coming episodes just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

Ahead of the return to FA Cup action this weekend the first Official PNE Club Podcast of 2019 is now available. This week our focus switches to the FA Cup ahead of Doncaster Rovers visiting Deepdale in the Third Round on Sunday. Joining us to reflect on his FA Cup memories, and preview Sunday’s game, we’re joined by Tom Clarke. The captain talks about the memorable nights against both Manchester United and Arsenal he’s been involved at during his time with the Lilywhites. As well as that he pays credit to the current squad, having had to deal with a congested fixture list with the injury list piling up. With Ethan Walker becoming the youngest player to feature in a league game for the club during the recent 1-1 draw with Aston Villa, we check in the Academy’s Head of Recruitment Andy Livingstone. He explains the pathway to the first team for the youngsters in the academy as well as explaining the route to Alex Neil’s first team for both Walker and fellow debutant Adam O’Reilly. Star Six also features with former PNE forward Chris Brown sharing his team of the best six players he turned out with at PNE. With the FA Cup on the horizon this weekend the former striker, who played over 100 times for both the Lilywhites and Doncaster Rovers, also shares his memories of playing Chelsea at Deepdale back in January 2010. There’s all of that plus Alex Neil’s assessment of the New Year’s Day game with Rotherham United and also you can hear from new signing Josh Ginnelly who’s been speaking with iFollow PNE. The podcast is brought to you on a weekly basis by host Guy Clarke. It is available through a number of platforms including iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website. If you want to feature on coming episodes just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

Ahead of the busy festive programme the final Official PNE Club Podcast of 2018 is out now! Focusing on the trip to Sheffield Wednesday this weekend, there is plenty in store on this week’s episode. Midfielder Ryan Ledson looks back on his first six months with the club. The former Oxford United man talks about how he’s settled into life at Deepdale, the competition for places in midfield as well as the club’s strong run of form heading into the festive season. Teammate Josh Harrop also speaks with the podcast as he shares his experiences as he continues his recovery from the knee injury he picked up against West Brom in September. Whilst not being able to play his part on the pitch, he explains how he’s still doing his bit in and around the training ground. iFollow PNE commentator Jonathan Breeze also checks in with us to share his assessment on last weekend’s win over Millwall, plus looking ahead at what’s to come for the Lilywhites as they head towards the New Year. Star Six is also on the agenda as former PNE midfielder Richard Chaplow shares his memories of his time at Deepdale. Part of the 2009 squad to reach the Championship Play-Offs he speaks about the best six players he turned out with for North End, having recently announced his retirement from the game. The podcast is brought to you on a weekly basis by host Guy Clarke. It is available through a number of platforms including iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website. If you want to feature on coming episodes just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

Defender Paul Huntington joins us this week on the PNE Podcast, as we reflect on last weekend’s 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest. That result leaves PNE with just one defeat in 11 outings heading into the busy Christmas period, which is something Huntington believes gives the squad plenty of confidence. He also talks about captain Tom Clarke playing in a protective mask at the City Ground, having broken his nose in the recent meeting with Middlesbrough at Deepdale. Huntington also tells the PNE Podcast of the importance of the Lilywhites’ home form heading towards the New Year with three of the next four games to come on home soil. David Eyres also joins us to reflect on North End’s Division Two title winning side in 2000, having lifted the league title at Deepdale following a lively 3-2 win over this weekend’s opponents Millwall. Having got PNE off the mark that afternoon, Eyres talks about that successful season under the stewardship of David Moyes. As well as all of that, former Lilywhites’ winger Simon Whaley joins us to give us his Star Six. Having made his debut at home to Millwall in January 2006, Whaley went on to play over 130 times for PNE, including scoring the winner in a 3-2 win against Burnley 11 years ago this coming weekend. The podcast is brought to you on a weekly basis by host Guy Clarke. It is available through a number of platforms including iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website. If you want to feature on coming episodes just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

Following the heroics of the youth team in the FA Youth Cup on Tuesday night this week’s Official PNE Club Podcast focuses in on the club’s youth development. Academy manager Nick Harrison joins us along with academy graduate Josh Earl to look back over Tuesday night’s FA Youth Cup Third Round win over Charlton Athletic. We re-live the drama of the 3-1 win in the penalty shootout, with goalkeeper Jimmy Corcoran saving two of the Charlton spot-kicks. You can hear from Corcoran, speaking with iFollow PNE following the memorable win for the young Lilywhites. U18s boss Harrison speaks in depth about the importance of the win for his young side. He touches on the role PNE have in each players development as well as praising the spirited team performance to come through extra-time against the Category Two side. Josh Earl speaks about watching on, with his brother Lewis in action for PNE, just two years after he was part of the U18 side that reached the last eight of the prestigious competition. Having worked his way into the plans of Alex Neil, the defender also shares his thoughts on first team matters. Now into his second year in the first team the 20-year-old talks about his desire to kick on and nail down a place in the starting XI on a regular basis. As well as that, ahead of the trip to Nottingham Forest this week’s Star Six features PNE Legend Paul McKenna. The former PNE and Forest captain joins us to talk through the best players he turned out with at North End having played for the Lilywhites over 450 times. The podcast is brought to you on a weekly basis by host Guy Clarke. It is available through a number of platforms including iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website. If you want to feature on coming episodes just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

The latest Official PNE Club Podcast in now available as we dissect PNE’s derby-day delight and look ahead to what’s to come over the next week. Striker Louis Moult this week talks to the Official PNE Club Podcast following encouraging displays against both Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough. Having come off the bench to score and assist the former Motherwell man played a central role in the 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough. He talks to the podcast about biding his time and waiting for an opportunity to show what he can do, as well as how he’s adapted his game to fit the mould at Deepdale. Fellow forward Tom Barkhuizen also speaks frankly about the club’s back luck with injuries explaining how he and the other fit members of the squad need to be counted when called upon. Barky moved to five goals for the season getting the opener in the 4-1 over Blackburn Rovers on Saturday. As well as hearing from Moult and Barkhuizen, manager Alex Neil gives his assessment on the draw with Boro ahead of the trip to Birmingham City. Relive last year’s 3-1 win down at St Andrew’s Trillion Trophy Stadium and much more. Plus we’ve the latest Star Six with former PNE defender Rob Edwards. Having played in both of the 2001 play-off semi-finals against the Blues he relives those dramatic ties as well as taking us through the best players he turned out with whilst playing for the Lilywhites. The podcast is brought to you on a weekly basis by host Guy Clarke. It is available through a number of platforms including iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website. If you want to feature on coming episodes just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

Ahead of PNE’s return to league action with a Deepdale double header, the latest Official PNE Club Podcast in now available. Ahead of the visit of Blackburn Rovers there is plenty in store this week on the podcast. Midfielder Ben Pearson talks honestly to the podcast about the club’s start to the season, with the final international break of 2018 now out the way. The 23-year-old also talks about competition for places within the squad and the importance of patience for those looking to break into the first team on a regular basis. With Blackburn Rovers heading to Deepdale this weekend, which will mark Pearson’s 100th game in a PNE shirt the former Manchester United man takes a quiz on his Lilywhites career so far. Fellow midfielder Paul Gallagher also features discussing the importance of a derby day win whilst there is also a preview of Saturday’s meeting as well as information on the upcoming away trips for North End too. Star Six also features, as usual. This week former PNE goalkeeper and goalkeeping coach Alan Kelly shares his best memories of his time with the club, from his early days as a player through to his recent coaching experiences. Added to his Star Six, talking through the best six players he played with and coached, having also turned out for Saturday’s opponents Blackburn he also looks ahead to the meeting at Deepdale. The podcast is brought to you on a weekly basis by host Guy Clarke. It is available through a number of platforms including iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website. If you want to feature on coming episodes just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

The latest Official PNE Club Podcast is now available, featuring plenty to digest as PNE take a week off due to the international break. This week midfielder Daniel Johnson speaks exclusively about his strong form as PNE make it seven unbeaten. The 26-year-old speaks about his own personal showings, including the praise he’s been receiving, Saturday’s win over Bristol City plus his relationship with top scorer Callum Robinson. First team coach Frankie McAvoy joins us to talk about the atmosphere down at the training ground. He opens up about the importance of the experience within the dressing room as North End continue to climb the table. We have a preview of the latest Legends of the Town End series on iFollow PNE as we catch up with crowd favourite Alex Bruce. The Scot notched 171 goals in 404 games during his time with the Lilywhites, something he remembers with fondness. There’s all that plus the latest Star Six. Former winger Chris Humphrey shares his memories of the best players he turned out with having recently announced his retirement from the professional game. The podcast is brought to you on a weekly basis by host Guy Clarke. It is available through a number of platforms including iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website. If you want to feature on coming episodes just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

Following Gally’s goalkeeping exploits we’ve plenty of reaction this week on the Official PNE Club Podcast. Midfielder Paul Gallagher features this week as he discusses his role in the dramatic 1-1 draw down at Portman Road last time out. Along with goalkeeping coach Jack Cudworth, we reflect on Gally’s stint between the sticks, as well as testing his knowledge on how other outfield players have fared in goal in years gone by. Ahead of the trip to Ashton Gate, to take on Bristol City, we also check in with forward Callum Robinson. Saturday’s game is set to see North End’s no.7’s 150th for the Lilywhites. He joins us to talk about how he have developed since those early loan spells from Aston Villa, through to the international recognition he has received with the Republic of Ireland. Former PNE and Bristol City full-back Matt Hill features with this week’s Star Six as he shares his memories of the best six players he turned out with at Deepdale. Plus we have the latest Talk of the Terrace and there’s information about the upcoming North West Football Awards and the Poppy Auction led by EFL title sponsors Sky Bet. The podcast is brought to you on a weekly basis by host Guy Clarke It is available through a number of platforms including iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website. If you want to feature on coming episodes just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

As PNE prepare to hit the road once more we’ve plenty in store for you this week on the Official PNE Club Podcast. This week Irish duo Alan Browne and Sean Maguire join host Guy Clarke in the studio. Amongst the topics covered are how the Lilywhites have returned to form finding their goalscoring touch. They also talk about the importance of continuing the fine recent form as North End travel to Ipswich unbeaten in the last five. Former PNE striker Neil Mellor also joins us to give an overview of the Championship. As well as that he discusses scoring his first PNE goal against Saturday’s opponents as well as the crucial period of fixtures to come for North End. Ex-PNE goalkeeper David Lucas also checks in with us to share his ‘Star Six’ from the best players he turned out with during his time at Deepdale. There is all of that plus ‘Talk of the Terrace’ and information on Saturday’s game down at Portman Road. The podcast is brought to you on a weekly basis through iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website. If you want to feature on coming episodes just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

Three European Cup winners, two World Cup winners and one true PNE legend are all featured this week on the latest Official PNE Club Podcast. North End icon Roy Tunks features this week on the Official PNE Club Podcast, joining us to talk about his two stays at Deepdale including an insight into the two World Cup winners he played under and much more. The shot-stopper who played over 300 times for the Lilywhites shares his Star Six with the podcast as North End prepare to take on the side he signed from back in 1974, Rotherham United. Following on from Wednesday night’s lively 4-3 win over Brentford this week we have plenty of reaction. On-loan Manchester City forward Lukas Nmecha speaks exclusively to the podcast after another impressive showing leading the line at Deepdale as he continues to search for his first goal in club colours. Ahead of the visit of the Millers the 19-year-old talks openly about his developing relationships in attack as well as how much having the affection of the Deepdale crowd means to him. iFollow PNE commentator Jonathan Breeze also joins us to rule his eye over the seven-goal thriller against Brentford. Plus ‘Talk of the Terrace’ hears from you, the fans, as PNE move to four games unbeaten with another four goal showing at home. There’s all of that, plus manager Alex Neil’s thoughts ahead of the visit of Rotherham on Saturday. The podcast is brought to you on a weekly basis by host Guy Clarke through iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website. If you want to feature on coming episodes just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

As PNE prepare to return to action following the latest Official PNE Club Podcast is now available, featuring goalkeeper Chris Maxwell. Maxwell joins us to talk about the club’s recent form ahead of getting back to action this weekend away at Hull City. He also speaks about his battle for the no.1 jersey with Declan Rudd, his hopes for his own international feature plus the work he puts in personally to achieve results as an individual. As well as Maxwell, we are also catching up with week with Billy Bodin. He joins us to talk about his knee injury as he continues to step up his recovery, telling us how previous experience of going through the same injury previously will help him going forward. John Welsh shares his ‘Star Six’ with the podcast, following his summer switch to Grimsby. Having played for both PNE and Saturday’s opponents Hull Welshy shares his memories of his six years at North End and the best players he played with whilst turning out for the Lilywhites. There’s all that, plus a snippet of our exclusive chat with PNE legend Youl Mawene as part of the Legends of the Town End series. The podcast is brought to you on a weekly basis by host Guy Clarke through iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website. If you want to feature on coming episodes just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

Alex Neil joins us as our studio guest this week on the Official PNE Club Podcast following PNE’s emphatic home win over Wigan Athletic. The manager joins host Guy Clarke in the studio this week to reflect on North End’s start to the season, ahead of the upcoming international break. Reflecting on the 4-0 win over Wigan Athletic at Deepdale the boss discusses his forward options with Sean Maguire returning from injury as well as the impact of Lukas Nmecha in recent weeks. The club’s run of form at the beginning of the new season is also addressed as well as the aims going forward into the rest of the season. Midfielder Paul Gallagher also speaks exclusively to the podcast about his mindset in taking penalties following another successful spot-kick at Deepdale. He talks about an important goalscoring landmark on the horizon as well as the need for the squad to back up recent showings against Aston Villa and Wigan. Ahead of this year’s Non League Day former PNE forward and Longridge Town manager Lee Ashcroft shares his ‘Star Six’. He shares his recollections on the best players he turned out with at Deepdale, including taking us inside the dressing room mentality during his two spells with the club. All that plus the latest ‘Talk of the Terrace’ and midfielder Daniel Johnson looking ahead to return to action. The podcast is brought to you on a weekly basis through iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website. If you want to feature on coming episodes just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

This week’s Official PNE Club Podcast reacts and reflects on Tuesday night’s thriller at Villa Park prior to this weekend’s return to Deepdale. Re-live Tuesday night’s 3-3 classic with Aston Villa as we bring you the thoughts of midfielder and manager Alex Neil. Forward Callum Robinson also joins us on the line to share his thoughts on the game and discuss how the result could work as a turning point for the Lilywhites’ season. The 23-year-old also talks about the responsibility he feels in trying to fire PNE back into form with the squad determined to climb up the Sky Bet Championship table. ‘Talk of the Terrace’ makes a return with our latest set of supporters sharing their thoughts on the performance at Villa Park, as well as the upcoming game with Wigan Athletic at Deepdale. Ahead of the Latics visit to PR1 host Guy Clarke has caught up with former North End favourite Joe Garner. The striker returned to the North West over the course of the summer and is set for just his second return to Deepdale since leaving in August 2016. As well as that our regular ‘Star Six’ features once more with Andy Saville, who helped fire PNE to the Third Division title in 1996, joining us. He opens the lid on how his move to PNE came about, how fond he is of his time at Deepdale plus of course detailing the top six stars he turned out with. The podcast is brought to you on a weekly basis through iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website. If you want to feature on coming episodes just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

This week midfielder Ryan Ledson joins us to discuss his own personal form having played back-to-back in the recent games with Sheffield United and Middlesbrough. He discusses the importance of the Lilywhites building a strong footing at home with West Brom and Wigan Athletic to come at Deepdale over the course of the next two weeks. He touches on the showing against Middlesbrough under the lights on how that could prove to be a catalyst for North End as they look for an upturn in fortunes. Professional Development Phase Coach Andy Fensome also catches up with the podcast as he gives an insight into the development of the next batch of PNE youngsters. It comes following a sixth consecutive win for the under-18s as well as seeing recent academy graduates Josh Earl and Ben Davies excel with the first team with the latter captaining the club in recent weeks. Goalkeeper Chris Maxwell shares his thoughts following the recent run of form and the occasion of him making his 200th career appearance plus there’s a look back on the Lilywhites recent home form against Saturday’s visitors West Brom. All that as well as ‘Star Six’ which features former striker Patrick Agyemang, who memorably scored a spectacular overhead kick against the Baggies back in September 2006. He opens the lid on his memories at Deepdale, that goal and his favourite players he turned out with at North End. The podcast is brought to you on a weekly basis through iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website by host Guy Clarke. If you want to feature on coming episodes just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

This week’s Official PNE Club Podcast features two former North End captains plus defender Josh Earl ahead of the visit to Sheffield United. Ex-club captain and iFollow PNE summariser Paul McKenna joins us this week to reflect on the two most recent showings against Reading and Leeds United. He shares his thoughts on the club’s current run of form and well as what he has made of the general level of performance. Defender Earl catches up with the podcast to give the dressing room view. He discusses the opportunities he has been handed in the two most recent games, coming in for his first taste of league action in the current campaign. As well as talking about personal form and the squad’s determination the youngster also speaks about the importance of the support as North End face Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Saturday. Ahead of the game with the Blades this weekend our second former North End captain to join us is Ian Bryson. The Scot share his ‘Star Six’ including a great mix of local talent, experience and stellar footballing names! There’s also a reflection on the Lilywhites’ last visit to Bramall Lane back in April, plus information on next Tuesday Carabao Cup Third Round tie with Middlesbrough at Deepdale. The podcast is brought to you on a weekly basis through iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and right here on the club website by host Guy Clarke. If you want to feature on coming episodes just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast.

Ahead of North End returning to action following the international break, Paul Gallagher, Tom Barkhuizen and Jon Parkin all feature on this week’s Official PNE Club Podcast. Gallagher and Barkhuizen will both be hoping to make an impact in the coming weeks as PNE face seven games in 22 days before the next international break. Having put in a number of impressive showings against Reading in seasons gone by Barkhuizen tells the PNE Podcast how he hopes to rediscover his best form as the Lilywhites look to rise up the table. With a number of suspensions hitting the midfield over recent weeks Gallagher talks about the importance his experience could have with Ben Pearson and Ryan Ledson both unavailable. As well as looking ahead to Saturday’s game with Reading at Deepdale both also look further ahead with the run of fixtures to come. Cult hero Parkin becomes the latest to reveal his ‘Star Six’ for the Official PNE Club Podcast. ‘The Beast’ discusses the team spirit during his stay at Deepdale, his hat-trick at Elland Road ahead of the visit to Leeds United on Tuesday night plus news on his autobiography! The Lancashire Post’s Dave Seddon also joins us to talk about the club’s current run of form as well as discussing Callum Robinson making his international debut with the Republic of Ireland during the break. There’s all of that plus a listen back over the Lilywhites recent fortunes in front of goal against Saturday’s opponents Reading and information on this year’s North West Football Award Nominations. If you want to feature on coming episodes just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast. The podcast is brought to you on a weekly basis through iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and the club website by host Guy Clarke.

Paul Huntington features this week having made his 250th appearance for the club during last weekend’s 2-2 draw with Bolton Wanderers at Deepdale. The defender talks about the club’s start to the new season, including his own personal form plus looking ahead to next Saturday’s return to action against Reading. Plus, having made his latest landmark appearance the 30-year-old talks us through a number of momentous moments during his PNE career from joining through to the present day and beyond. Manchester City loanee Brandon Barker also joins us following an impressive start to his stay at Deepdale. Having scored in both rounds of the Carabao Cup so far Barker tells us how finding the back of the net has allowed him to settle into his new surroundings. As well as that former PNE and Republic of Ireland winger Kevin Kilbane discusses the three North End players away with the Boys in Green. Ahead of their UEFA Nations League and Friendly games with Wales and Poland Kilbane gives his views on Alan Browne, Graham Burke and Callum Robinson. There’s all that plus information on the first fans’ forum of the new season to come following the international break. If you want to feature on coming episodes just email media@pne.com You can also get in touch through social media using #PNEPodcast. The podcast is brought to you on a weekly basis through iTunes, Soundcloud, TuneIn and the club website by host Guy Clarke.