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RESULT PUZZLES GAFFER

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The LeaguePaper Team
15 March 2026

GOT IT LICKED: Norwich City’s Kenny McLean wheels away after doubling their lead
PICTURES: Alamy

PRESTON manager Paul Heckingbottom said he felt his side deserved to take something from a game that stretched their poor run to just one win in 13.
“It’s another tough one to take,” he said. “We had a big chance after six minutes and if that had gone in I think it would have been a different game. “Then a lapse of concentration for their first goal and a referee’s decision for the second have proved very costly for us. To be honest I do...

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