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Heckingbottom expressed his enthusiasm about joining the club, stating, \\\"I'm really delighted with it, ready to go and champing at the bit really. It's a club I know well for lots of reasons and a league I know well, so it was a pretty easy decision. Experience is key. Knowing the players helps and then having success in this league helps, so we know what it takes to compete.\\\"

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His appointment also sees Stuart McCall come on board as his assistant, a move that Heckingbottom believes will provide essential support. \\\"We know what it takes to do well and you can give that clear direction to try and get there and that's the aim,\\\" he added, underlining his focus on immediate improvements and long-term success.

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Preston North End director Peter Ridsdale highlighted the urgency of the appointment, noting, \\\"We identified that we wanted Paul to be the man to take us forward and moved swiftly over the weekend. We met on Sunday, finalised the details late on Monday night, and he's here with us today, ready to get to work.\\\"

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\\\"Sheffield — Heckingbottom won promotion to the Premier League with Sheffield United (Ian Hodgson/PA)

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With Preston currently languishing in the second-bottom position of the Championship after a rocky start to the season, including losses of 2-0 to Sheffield United and 3-0 to Swansea, Heckingbottom faces a significant challenge. However, Ridsdale's confidence in Heckingbottom and McCall is evident. \\\"I'm now looking forward with confidence with Paul and Stuart McCall in charge and I think all Preston North End fans can be really excited about the season ahead,\\\" he stated.

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Heckingbottom’s track record of turning teams around and his intimate knowledge of the league will be crucial as Preston aim to claw their way up the Championship table. The club and its supporters will be watching closely as Heckingbottom embarks on this new chapter, hopeful for a revival in fortunes and a push for a more successful campaign.

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"New Beginnings at Preston: Heckingbottom Appointed to Revive Faltering Season"

ByAdmin11 months ago

Former Leeds and Sheffield United boss Heckingbottom replaces Ryan Lowe and will be assisted by Stuart McCall.

Preston North End have announced Paul Heckingbottom as their new permanent manager, marking a pivotal moment in the club’s bid to turn around their season. Heckingbottom, previously in charge of Leeds United and Sheffield United, steps into the role left vacant by Ryan Lowe's departure, who left by mutual consent last week.

At 47, Heckingbottom brings a wealth of experience to the position. His previous stints include a notable promotion campaign with Barnsley in 2016 and a successful tenure with Sheffield United, where he led the team to the Premier League in 2023. Now, with the club struggling at the bottom of the Sky Bet Championship after two heavy defeats, Heckingbottom is ready to take on the challenge of revitalizing Preston.

Introducing our new gaffer. 💙#pnefc

— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) August 20, 2024

Heckingbottom expressed his enthusiasm about joining the club, stating, "I'm really delighted with it, ready to go and champing at the bit really. It's a club I know well for lots of reasons and a league I know well, so it was a pretty easy decision. Experience is key. Knowing the players helps and then having success in this league helps, so we know what it takes to compete."

His appointment also sees Stuart McCall come on board as his assistant, a move that Heckingbottom believes will provide essential support. "We know what it takes to do well and you can give that clear direction to try and get there and that's the aim," he added, underlining his focus on immediate improvements and long-term success.

Preston North End director Peter Ridsdale highlighted the urgency of the appointment, noting, "We identified that we wanted Paul to be the man to take us forward and moved swiftly over the weekend. We met on Sunday, finalised the details late on Monday night, and he's here with us today, ready to get to work."

Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom applauds the fans at Bramall Lane — Heckingbottom won promotion to the Premier League with Sheffield United (Ian Hodgson/PA)

With Preston currently languishing in the second-bottom position of the Championship after a rocky start to the season, including losses of 2-0 to Sheffield United and 3-0 to Swansea, Heckingbottom faces a significant challenge. However, Ridsdale's confidence in Heckingbottom and McCall is evident. "I'm now looking forward with confidence with Paul and Stuart McCall in charge and I think all Preston North End fans can be really excited about the season ahead," he stated.