Preston North End are one of the UK’s biggest football clubs and have an expert coaching staff beside manager Paul Heckingbottom. But who features among the Englishman’s crew?
Manager: Paul Heckingbottom
Paul Heckingbottom became Preston North End in August 2024, following the shock departure of former boss Ryan Lowe.
The new Preston gaffer is vastly experienced at Championship level having managed the likes of Burnley and Barnsley as well as guiding Sheffield United to Premier League promotion in 2023.
Assistant Manager: Stuart McCall
Stuart McCall joined the Lilywhites alongside Heckingbottom having previously worked alongside the Preston boss at Sheffield United.
McCall has an extensive CV when it comes to playing and managerial career, previously plying his trade for the likes of Everton and Rangers as well as representing Scotland over 40 times.
Goalkeeping Coach: Mike Pollitt
Mike Pollitt joined the club in 2020 as a goalkeeping coach.
He has great experience in the EFL with other sides as a goalkeeping coach, formerly of Bolton, Rotherham and Wigan.
Chief Analyst: Daniel Atkinson
The chief analyst at Deepdale is Daniel Atkinson.
Atkinson has been at the club since 2015, beginning as a match analyst for the U18s.
He then made the step up to the first team and then eventually in 2022 was promoted to chief analyst.
Head of Academy Coaching: Mike Stringfellow
Mike Stringfellow has been part of the academy setup since 2016.
He began as the manager for the academy side, before stepping up to the assistant manager of the U18s side in June 2021.
Just three months later, his role switched to head of academy coaching – a position he’s remained in since.
Match Analyst: Ben Smith
Ben Smith is the club’s match analyst.
He began his career at Manchester United, before moving on to Bury, Macclesfield and Blackburn.
He joined the Lilyhites in 2022 and has remained there ever since.