FINANCE manager George Moss deals with a number of people from clients, customers and players at Deepdale.

George has a very clever mind when it comes to business and acts as an advisor to the Preston North End players.

The word advise often crops up when George speaks about his role at Deepdale.

"I like to act as an advisor to as many people as possible. I don't deal with the players contracts but do I work with them daily and help them with their payments, tax and pension scheme," explained George.

George also works with clients who express an interest in putting their name in association with PNE.

The preparation of advertisement boards is an issue which George concentrates on with sales manager Idris Selant. He said: "Idris deals with the client but he often comes to me for advice if there is a problem or they want to pay monthly for example."

Match day is obviously a hectic day for most people at North End, but George is very busy because he has to deal with the public - sometimes in an uncomfortable way.

He said: "Angry fans occasional query issues such as ticket prices, seating arrangements and where to go at Deepdale. I just try to make sure things run smoothly and help my fellow staff members."

George has always had an interest in football ever since he stood on a box at the age of four to watch his home town team Mansfield Town.

"I always look for about six different teams when the scores come out on a Saturday," said George.

So which team is it that George really supports? He said: "Manchester United is the team I follow because I spent four years in the city while at university."

George studied Business Operations and Control in Manchester where he got the taste of northern life.

"I have lived all over the country and visited a number of places but I must admit I do like the North West," admits George.

Now living in Darwen, near Blackburn with a wife and three children George is very happy with his life.

He said: "I enjoy my job because I've always been interested in football and finance - so it's great to be able to combine them together."

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