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Burnley

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Preston North End

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Cardiff

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Archibald "Archie" Gemmill - born 24 March 1947

1967 Gemmill was sold to Preston North End for £13,000, by Scottish side St Mirren. During his spell at Deepdale he played 99 games and scored 13 goals before leaving for Derby County. He Son Scot Gemmill (born 2^nd January 1971) also played for Preston on in 2004, playing 7 games and scoring 1 goal

Archie Goodall - born 19 June 1864 / died 20 November 1929

Unlike his brother John, Archie didn’t make an impact at Deepdale, he Played 2 games and Scored 1 goal. And 1888 he signed for Aston Villa

John Goodall - born 19 June 1863 / died 20 May 1942

Goodall signed for Preston North End at the beginning of the 1885-86 season, ultimately scoring 50 goals in 56 games for the club. He had been a part of the 1888 Cup Final team, which had lost to West Bromwich Albion but it was the following year that his fame was assured. In that year, the inaugural season of The Football League, the Preston North End F.C. side went undefeated through their League campaign and won the FA Cup without conceding a goal to earn the club the nickname ‘The Invincibles’. Goodall finished the season as the League’s top scorer with 20 goals in 21 games and went on to be selected to represent the England national team against the Welsh national team. In all, Goodall was capped six times versus Wales, seven times against Scotland, and once against Ireland, scoring 12 goals. He saw his last international in 1898 having appeared at inside right, centre forward, and inside left. One opponent said of him: "his feet seemed to move in quicksilver". He was one of the Original Invincibles, playing 21 games and scoring 20 goals

Benjamin Haigh "Benny" Green - born 23 February 1883

A fine Yorkshire lad, Signed from Burnley in 1911. He played 73 games and scored 23 goals. In 1913 he signed for Blackpool.

Colin Greenall - born 30 December 1963

More known for his Blackpool and Wigan playing days, Defender Greenall signed for PNE in 1992. He Played 29 games and scored 1 goal, before he signed for Chester City in 1993

Brian Greenhalgh - born 20 February 1947

Brian started his career at Deepdale in 1965. He signed for Aston Villa in 1968 after playing 19 games and scoring 9 goals for the Lilywhites.

Sean Matthew Gregan - born 29 March 1974

He started his career with Darlington where he played for five years before joining Preston North End. He captained Preston to the then Nationwide Division 2 (Now League 1) title. He was signed by Gary Peters on 29 November 1996 for £350,000. While at Preston he played 255 games, scoring 15 goals and was twice named as the club's official player of the year. Preston's fans nicknamed him God because of his no-nonsense defending and his influence on the players, fans and staff at the club. Gregan joined West Bromwich Albion in August 2002, for a fee of £2m. Gregan has Cult Hero status at Deepdale and is always well received by the Fans. He played 218 games between 1996 and 2002 for PNE, scoring 12 goals. His strong tackling and club commitment made him a Deepdale super hero

Brian Cameron Godfrey born 1 May 1940

Preston North End fancied the skillful, well-built schemer and paid £8,000 for him in October 1963. He made his debut for Preston a couple of weeks later away at Northampton Town. He scored ten goals in his first fourteen League games for the club, including a hat trick against Ipswich Town in a 5-1 away win. In the 1965-66 season, Brian was Preston's leading goal scorer including a four minute hat trick in the last game of the season: a 9-0 win against Cardiff City. His goal scoring exploits did not go unnoticed, as he certainly impressed the Welsh selectors after joining the famous Lillie whites, gaining three full international caps. Two of these were in 1964: against Northern Ireland in April 1964 at Swansea, scoring one goal on his international debut, and against Denmark in Copenhagen in the October. His third and final Welsh appearance came against Italy in Florence in May 1965, Brian getting the consolation goal in a 4-1 defeat. Everton apart, his entire career was spent with clubs outside the First Division. His biggest disappointment was on signing for Second Division Preston, and not being in the side that made its way to Wembley, losing in the FA Cup Final to West Ham United, after scoring in the sixth round victory over Oxford United. He did, however, help Preston finish third in the Second Division, just missing out on promotion. Brian was transferred, along with Brian Greenhalgh, to Aston Villa in September 1967.

Nigel Greenwood - born 27 November 1966

A tall slim striker and a product of the Preston North End youth system Nigel made his debut as a seventeen year old in a league game away at Lincoln City, a game they lost 4-0. With Preston enduring difficulties both on and off the pitch Greenwood found himself being used no less than 17 times that season scoring 5 goals as the Deepdale club were relegated to the league's basement division for the first time in their history. The following 1985-86 season PNE were installed as Favourites for promotion but they endured the worst season in the club's history with Preston finishing 91st in the football league and having to endure the stigma of applying for re-election. For Greenwood however the season was a personal triumph with him scoring 10 goals from 36 games, indeed as an attacking side Preston weren't too bad with both John Thomas and Gary Brazil both scoring goals regularly. In fact between the three of them almost 50 goals were scored, in defence however it was a different matter with the club conceding over 100 goals in all games for the second season running. In August of 1986 though Greenwood was shocked to learn that Preston were prepared to sell him. Preston didn't want to sell him and Greenwood didn't want to leave but now that John McGrath was at the helm, it was decided that funds needed to be made available to pay the signing on fees of the free transfer players he had lined up. Greenwood was considered to be worth £20k, the most saleable asset PNE had, so with the promise from McGrath that once Preston were in a viable financial position they would bring him back to Deepdale, Greenwood signed for third division Bury. Greenwood enjoyed three and a half seasons at Gigg Lane scoring 28 goals in 136 games for The Shakers, several of these against Preston who on at least 3 occasions tried to bring him back to Deepdale. On each occasion however the Bury board and management rejected Preston's offer much to Greenwood's frustration. It was only in February 1990 when Bury wanted to sign Mark Patterson that Bury allowed him to go back to Deepdale in a deal that was worth £100k plus Greenwood to Preston. This deal turned out to be John McGrath's last as Preston boss as he resigned not two weeks later. Greenwood's second spell at Preston was a disappointment to say the least. With the club after three successful seasons again struggling both on and off the pitch. With Nigel struggling with injury and with the return of former Favourite John Thomas to the club he found opportunities few and far between. Indeed in his two and a half years back at Preston he managed to play just 35 games scoring 5 goals before he was released in July 1992. He played 75 games and scored 18 goals, in his 2 spells for the club.

David Jonathan Healy - born 5 August 1979

First joined PNE in 2001 on Loan Playing 2 games and scoring 1. He made a great impact and Preston decided to buy him from Man Utd. Healy made 136 appearances for Preston and scored 43 goals between 2001 and 2004. He was a virtual ever-present in the 2001-02 season, appearing in 44 League games and scoring 10 goals. In the 2002-03 season he was less successful; by the end of January 2003 he had made 23 League appearances but scored only five goals. David joined Norwich City, managed by Nigel Worthington, on a month's loan at the end of January; in the end he stayed for the remainder of that season, but in 13 appearances for the Canaries he scored only two goals. However, in 2003-04, he returned to Preston and netted 15 times in 42 matches

Michael Holt - born 28 July 1977

Signed from Blackburn Rovers in 1996, Michael had 3 seasons at PNE. He played 36 times for PNE, scoring 5 times. In 1998 he was loaned out to Macclesfield Town, then on to Rochdale. Rochdale signed him in 1999

Sean Matthew Haslegrave - born 7 June 1951

In September 29, 1977, Haslegrave left to join Preston North End, managed by England World Cup star Nobby Stiles for a fee of £25,000. At the end of the season Preston were promoted to the Second Division (now the Football League Championship) with Haslegrave a regular in midfield. After two successful seasons, Preston struggled in 1980-81 and were eventually relegated on the last day of the season. Stiles was sacked soon afterwards and Haslegrave was released after playing 113 games and scoring 2 goals. On retiring he returned to Preston North End to coach the youth team and became Director of the club's Centre of Excellence. On leaving North End he became Head Coach at Cardinal Newman College and subsequently was also invited to coach the English Colleges side

William Harold Hendry - born June 1869 / died 1901

Known as Billy Hendry. 1889 he joined Preston North End, who had just become Football League champions for a second time. Before January 1891 was out, Charles Stokes, a member of Sheffield United’s football committee went to Preston and returned with the signatures of three Preston players. The players he signed were Jack Drummond, Sammy Dobson and Billy Hendry. Between 1889 and 1891 he played 15 games for PNE

Gerald "Gerry" Ingram - born 19 August 1947

Signed from Blackpool in 1968, he played 110 games for Preston, scoring 40 times. In 1971 he signed for Bradford City

Willie Irvine (William John Irvine) - born 18 June 1943

More of a Burnley hero than a Preston hero. Irvine signed for Preston in 1968. He played 81 games, scoring 27 times, before signing for Brighton 1971. He returned back to work at Burnley

Alexander James - born 14 September 1901 /Died 1 June 1953

Moved to Preston North End for £3,000 in 1925. He spent four years at the Second Division side, scoring 55 goals in 157 appearance; however towards the end of his stay there he fell into several disputes with the club's management, partly over wages – at the time, the Football League operated a maximum wage of £8 a week – and also because Preston refused to release James for international duty with Scotland. James left Preston for Herbert Chapman's Arsenal in 1929 for £8,750. Played 147 games for PNE and scored 53 goals

Frank Jefferis - born 3 July 1884 / died - 21 May 1938

Frank signed for in 1920. He played 79 games and scored 12 goals, before Joining Southport in 1922. In 1923 he left Southport, and had no club until he signed for Preston again in 1925. In this spell he didn’t play any games and in 1926 he joined Southport again. Frank later moved on to be a trainer at Millwall but tragedy stuck at the training ground, when he collapsed and died on May 21^st 1938

Nigel Jemson - born 10 August 1969

Born in Hutton, up the road from Preston, Jemson started his career in 1986 at Preston, playing 32 games and scoring 8 goals. In 1988 he joined Nottingham Forest. In 1989 he was loaned back to Preston, playing 9 games and scoring 2 goals

David Edward Johnson - born 23 October 1951

David had a great career before Joining Preston, playing for Everton in 2 spelling, Ipswich, Liverpool and Manchester City. In 1984 he signed for Preston playing 24 games for the club and scoring 3 goals, before retiring in 1985.

David Ronald (Dave) Jones - born 17 August 1956

Played one season for Preston North End in 1983-84. He played 50 games and scored 1 goal. He retired at Preston and in 1995 returned to Football limelight as manager of Stockport County.

Michael James Jackson - born 4 December 1973

Defender that played 243 games for Preston, scoring 17 times. Jackson was purchased from Bury in 1997. He Made an instant impact and was a crowd Favourite. During his Time at Deepdale he helped Preston to the Second Division (now Division 1) Title and 2 Championship Play off Finals

Martin James - born 18 May 1971

Born in Formby, Merseyside on May 18, 1971, Martin joined Preston as an apprentice in July 1987 turning pro two years later. A left sided defender or midfielder James made his Preston debut in August 1990 in a 2-0 win over Chester City at Deepdale in the League Cup and immediately settled into the team. In fact the young 19 year old went on to play 41 games, scoring twice for the Lilywhites in his first season in the first team. For the next two years Martin became a regular fixture in the PNE first XI becoming a firm Favourite on the Deepdale terraces with his forays down the left wing. The team however were beginning to struggle and when in September 1992 manager Les Chapman was sacked Martin's future became uncertain. New manager John Beck however reassured Martin that his future with the club was safe but this promise was short lived when in March 1993 after 117 games and 11 goals for Preston he was sold to Stockport County for a fee of £50k. Indeed Preston selling off there prize assets was becoming something of a habit for just a week later team mate Mike Flynn was also sold to County for a fee of £150k

Warren Joyce - born 20 January 1965

In October 1987 Preston North End manager John McGrath came in for him offering £35,000 for his services. With Warren's father Walter now a coach at Deepdale (he had previously coached at Oldham Athletic) Warren decided to make the move. Preston at the time were struggling but the additions of Joyce along with Brian Mooney and Tony Ellis not only added flair to the team but also some much-needed bite. Over the next five years he became a much loved figure at Preston earning himself the nickname Psycho, due to his never-say-die commitment to the cause. In all he played 203+5 matches for the Lilywhites scoring 44 goals, not only picking up the club's player of the year award along the way but also being made club captain. However when Plymouth Argyle made a £160,000 offer for him in May 1992, cash-strapped Preston were forced to accept and he was on his way to Home Park.

Alan Kelly Sr. - born 5 July 1936

Alan arrived at Deepdale in April 1958 from Drumcondra, with whom he had won a FAI Cup winners medal in 1957. Goalkeeper/Manager - Preston North End and Republic of Ireland. He won the first of his 47 Republic of Ireland caps against England in a 1958 World Cup qualifier. He made his Preston debut on 28 January 1961 in a FA Cup tie against Swansea Town and he became first choice goalkeeper the following season. In total he made a club record 513 appearances over a 14 year period - including the 1964 FA Cup Final defeat by West Ham United. He was named Preston's first Player of the Year in 1967–68. and won a Third Division championship medal in 1970–71. A shoulder injury ended his career in 1973 - his final game being against Bristol City on 15 September 1973. Following his retirement he joined North Ends coaching staff and was promoted to Assistant Manager under Nobby Stiles in 1977. In 1980 he briefly managed the Republic of Ireland side, presiding over one match against the USA. In 1983 he was appointed manager of Preston North End. Following a bad run of results over the Christmas period he resigned in February 1985. In 1985–86 his son Alan Kelly Jr. followed in his fathers footsteps when he made his debut in goal for Preston. In 2001 the third part of Deepdale's redevelopment was named the Alan Kelly Town End in honour of their former player and manager.

Alan Kelly Jr. - born 11 August 1968

He played as a goalkeeper. He started his career at Preston North End in the Fourth Division, following the footsteps of his father, Alan Kelly, Sr., and played 142 games for the team. He joined Sheffield United in July 1992 for £150,000. (The Stand at Deepdale was named after his Father, and has his fathers image in the Seating)

John Kelly - born 20 October 1960

The midfielder sign for Preston in 1981 from Tranmere, he played 130 games and scored 27 goals, before signing for Chester City in 1985.

Howard Kendall - born 22 May 1946

Kendall joined Preston North End as an apprentice in 1961. He turned professional in May 1963 and played in the 1964 FA Cup Final against West Ham United. At the time the youngest player to appear in the final, his place in the side coming due to the regular left-half Ian Davidson being suspended by the club for an unauthorised trip to Scotland. Originally a defender, Kendall joined Everton for £80,000 in March 1967 where he was moved into midfield. He played 104 games and scored 13 times

Kevin Daniel Kilbane - born 1 February 1977

Kilbane, affectionately know as KilBAM by his fans, made his professional debut at his hometown club, Preston North End, after making his way through the youth system at Deepdale. It wasn't long before his performances began to attract attention from other clubs, and he was sold to West Bromwich Albion for a fee of £1m in 1997. Whilst at Deepdale he was called up to the Republic of Ireland. He played 48 games for PNE and scored 3 times.

Mark Leonard - born 27 September 1962

Play 1 Season for Preston, 1992-93, joining from Rochdale. He Played 22 games and scored 1 goal before Moving to Chester City.

Derek Ivor Edwin Lewis - born 10 June 1929 / died 13 July 1953

Played for Gillingham and Preston North End. He made 85 Football League appearances and was tipped as a future England international but died suddenly of a brain haemorrhage at the age of 24 in St Albans. Derek was still a Preston player. He played 37 times and scored 14 Goals

David Anthony Lucas - born 23 November 1977

As a young goalkeeper, Lucas started his career at Preston North End. He went on to spend nearly ten years as a professional at the Lancashire club, punctuated by loan appearances for Darlington, Scunthorpe and Sheffield Wednesday. Lucas won England under 21 honours when at Preston. Between 1994 and 2004 he played 123 times for PNE.

Mark Thomas Lawrenson - born 2 June 1957

Mark Lawrenson began his career, as a 17 year-old, with his hometown club, Preston North End in 1974 who were managed by World Cup winner Bobby Charlton. His consistently impressive and solid performances for Preston earned him a call-up to the Republic of Ireland national squad, winning the first of 39 international caps at the age of 19. Johnny Giles found out that Lawrenson qualified to play for Ireland through his grandfather and promptly acted to give him his debut on the 24 April 1977 at Dalymount Park in a friendly with Poland, the game ended 0-0. His season was made complete when he was voted Preston's Player of the Year for the 1976/77 season. After 73 league appearances for the Deepdale club he moved to Alan Mullery's Brighton & Hove Albion in the summer before the start of the 1977/78 season for £100,000. Although he Played 73 games and scored 2 goals for PNE, Mark was more famous for his Days at Liverpool. Mark is now a Famous TV pundit for the BBC and has a great soft spot for his Hometown club of Preston.

Christopher James Lucketti - born 28 September 1971

Lucketti moved to Preston in a £750,000 deal from Huddersfield at the start of the 2001-02 season and he played over 200 times for the club. In the 2004-2005 season he formed formidable partnerships with both Claude Davis and Youl Mawene in the Preston defence, helping his team to the Play-Off final at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium. In March 2006, Lucketti joined Sheffield United for the remainder of the 2005-06 season. He Played 189 times for PNE in the League and scored 11 goals.