Alex Neil appointed manager of Preston North End

A large number of League of Ireland graduates play for the Deepdale side.

Tue, 04 Jul, 2017 - 18:25

Championship side Preston have appointed former Norwich manager Alex Neil as their new manager.

North End had a vacancy to fill for the first time in four years after Simon Grayson was appointed by Sunderland last month, and they have opted to fill it with 36-year-old Scot Neil.

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