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Graham Alexander joins Preston North End
Bradford City boss Graham Alexander becomes Preston North End's new manager after brief caretaker spell.
In brief
Bradford City boss Graham Alexander becomes Preston North End's new manager after brief caretaker spell. Alexander brings 372 league appearances and promotion success to Preston North End. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
New manager confirmed
Preston North End appointed Graham Alexander as their new manager after he was sacked by Bradford City.
“It's a special feeling to be named manager of this football club. After speaking to Preston, I knew this was the place I wanted to be”
Alexander's history
Alexander made 372 league appearances across two spells with Preston North End as a player.
Bradford success
He won promotion from League Two in his first full season at Bradford City and finished fourth in League One.
Preston's situation
Preston North End sits second bottom of the Championship with four points from eight matches.
Assistant manager
Alexander will be joined by his assistant, former Preston team-mate Chris Lucketti.
The short version
Alexander brings 372 league appearances and promotion success to Preston North End.
