Championship

Neil’s high hopes for Lilywhites

by
The LeaguePaper Team
3 February 2019

By Pete Loosley

DECENT EFFORT: Derby County’s Duane Holmes shoots at goal
PICTURE: PA Images

ALEX Neil refused to rule out a charge for the play-offs by his Preston side, despite playing out a stalemate with Frank Lampard’s Derby on Friday night.
The Rams enjoyed the best of the first half at Deepdale, with Harry Wilson twice hitting the woodwork.
But the tables turned after the break as Preston upped the tempo, with Darnell Fisher and Paul Gallagher both denied by fine Kelle Roos saves.
It means the hosts sit in 18th place with just 16 games to play but, for Neil, the ...

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