Deepdale Diary

Although everyone at Deepdale is delighted with the team's 10 game ubdeaten run, Kelham has stressed the importance of not becoming complacent.

Kelham O'Hanlon said: "We came for three points but did not take our chances and we have to be happy with one."

On the run of ten league games unbeaten, O'Hanlon said: "Yes it's good, but we just have to keep going, it's in February and March that it really starts to take shape."

MARK Rankine claims the players were disappointed to have come away with just one point against bottom-of-the-league Colchester at the weekend.

Had they won, PNE would have gone into second place.

The influential midfielder, said: ""I was disappointed not to have won to go into second place, but we worked our socks off and deserved a point. We should have won."

PRESTON North End have slashed the cost of admission for their November 20 FA Cup hometie against non-leaguers Enfield.

Tickets in all seating areas will be £10 for adults, £2 for concessions, while standing areas are £7 for adults and £2 for concessions.

Chief executive Tony Scholes said: "This game has provided us with the opporuntunity to give the fans something back.

"They have spent a lot of time and money following the club in recent weeks and we are very grateful for their support."

CENTRAL defender Colin Murdock will miss Preston's FA Cup tie with Enfield through suspesnsion.

The Northern Irish player picked up his fifth caution of the season and Colchester, which means a one-match ban, probably against Enfield.

PNE's Annual General Meeting is being held at Deepdale tonight and is open to all shareholders.

David Moyes, pictured, and mascot Deepdale Duck will be doing the honours when they open a new butchers in the Guild Hall today at 2pm. Gabbots Farm, based in Goosnargh, not only sponsors the duck but is also opening up in the town.

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