It never rains but pours at Preston North End but focus must be turned to derby against Blackpool
As good as things were for North End after back to back league wins against West Bromwich Albion and Norwich City, two teams tipped to be up at the top end this season, they were quickly followed by two drab displays against Stoke andPNE don’t do things by half. Struggling for goals? Make it an astonishing five goals total in their opening 12 league games. Tight at the back? How about an equally astonishing 10 clean sheets in their first 16 games of the season.
Goal troubles behind them after scoring three at Carrow Road? They lose in the 90th minute at Ashton Gate followed by failing to register a shot on target at home to Stoke. North End released a statement in response to the anger amongst the supporters in relation to the roof and unfortunately it only served to fan the flames. Whilst open dialogue is good, and PNE are better than most clubs at it, there can be a time where less is more.Although, not when it comes to fans’ forum, I should admit. They picked their moments poorly. They could have let the roof debacle go, let supporters still reeling after a defeat calm down and address it later down the line.
The fans of course have sold out their end, they have played their part throughout the summer and well into this season. For both sets of fans, the world stops for 90 minutes. It’s instead about a famous old rivalry steeped in history, and hoping it goes your way.
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