Fatigue’s to blame for loss – Paul Heckingbottom

ENERGY: Heckingbottom

Paul Heckingbottom admitted the 2-1 loss to Coventry City was likely the result of a tough run of games for his Preston North End side.
The Lilywhites have played five matches in February and have a looming FA Cup tie against Burnley next weekend.
“There were too many players not at the level we’ve been playing at, which made it difficult,” admitted Heckingbottom.
“It just looked, to my eye, like a game too far for us.
Second best
“I’d love to have that game back again.
“We were second best for large parts.
“I could feel it coming five minutes before their first goal, ...

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