Steve Kean’s troubled reign as Blackburn manager came to an end tonight as he resigned from his role, saying in a statement that he had been “forced” out and that his position had become “untenable”.

The young daughter of trainer Derek Shaw has died after falling from a tractor at her family's yard, it was revealed today.

PRESTON have warned Celtic they will not land Ireland defender Sean St Ledger on the cheap after claiming the Hoops were nowhere near meeting their valuation of the player.

Reports suggest Darren Ferguson is set to take over as manager of Coca-Cola Championship club Preston.

Preston have announced assistant manager Robert Kelly is to take temporary charge of the Coca-Cola Championship club following the sacking of Alan Irvine.

Preston have sacked manager Alan Irvine – little more than six months after he guided them into the Coca-Cola Championship play-offs.

Preston chairman Derek Shaw has told West Brom not to bother making any approach for manager Alan Irvine.

OFF The Record is likely to swerve the William Hill Great St Wilfrid Stakes at Ripon on Saturday because of the prospect of rain-softened ground.

Speagle can secure a first victory since December 2006 in the Hop To It At Pontin’s Handicap at Wolverhampton.

Bookmakers were left counting the cost as a massive gamble on Fade To Grey was landed at Kempton.

Preston have agreed a compensation package with Everton for the release of Toffees assistant manager Alan Irvine.

Preston have sacked manager Paul Simpson following the club’s disastrous start to their Coca-Cola Championship campaign.

Preston have given two unnamed clubs permission to speak to £6m-rated striker David Nugent after his return from the European Under-21 Championships.

Ballyboley looks to hold all the aces in the Richmark Racecourse And Trainer Supplies Maiden Chase at Sedgefield.

Sheffield United manager Neil Warnock is turning his attention elsewhere after being rebuffed in a move for Preston’s David Nugent.

Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock has given up on signing David Nugent after describing the Preston striker as “outrageously overpriced.”

Preston chairman Derek Shaw insists top scorer David Nugent “is not for sale” in the January transfer window.

A winner at Kempton over a furlong further last time, Evident Pride can make it a hat-trick in the Betbrokers Back Here On The 16th Handicap at the Sunbury venue.

Sheffield United have struck a deal to sign Preston defender Claude Davis ahead of their return to the Barclays Premiership.

Derby have named Billy Davies as their new manager.

CHARLTON target Billy Davies must quickly decide where his future lies, according to Preston chairman Derek Shaw.

Preston have granted Charlton permission to speak to Billy Davies over the vacant manager’s position with the Barclays Premiership club.

James Doyle enhanced his growing reputation with another fine piece of riding aboard Fusili in the race of the day at Lingfield.

Merseyside trainer Peter Grayson and jockey Robbie Fitzpatrick took the honours at Lingfield with a notable 34-1 double.

Preston chairman Derek Shaw has criticised the Football Association’s decision to punish the club with a £1,000 (€1,500) fine and a suspended ban on national transfers for a breach of player agents regulations.

Preston manager Billy Davies has confirmed a bid for striker Richard Cresswell from Sheffield United has been rejected.

Preston have agreed to sell David Healy to Coca-Cola Championship rivals Leeds.

Preston have rejected a fourth bid worth up to £600,000 (€866,8000) from Leeds for Northern Ireland striker David Healy.

Preston have rejected a “laughable” bid from Leeds for wantaway striker David Healy.

Craig Brown has left Preston North End today by mutual consent.

MATTHEW UPSON has completed a £3 million move to Birmingham City — after Arsene Wenger failed to convince him he had a future at Arsenal.

PRESTON have confirmed they are lining up young Arsenal and Irish striker Graham Barrett to bolster their striking options. Gunners star Barrett has emerged as North End’s next potential signing after the recruitment of Celtic duo Simon Lynch and Jonathan Gould.

Trainer Richard Fahey and his stable jockey Paul Hanagan lost out for the second time in a week in controversial circumstances when Inch Perfect’s two-length defeat at the hands of Mr Gisby was confirmed following a lengthy stewards’ inquiry at Southwell.

West Brom are confident they will finally secure the services of Preston midfielder Sean Gregan in the next few days.

Preston North End have given Everton permission to speak to manager David Moyes after the Merseyside club sacked their manager, Walter Smith, today.