# Graham Alexander joins Preston North End

> Bradford City boss Graham Alexander becomes Preston North End's new manager after brief caretaker spell.
- Title: Graham Alexander joins Preston North End · BBC Sport
- Summary: Bradford City boss Graham Alexander becomes Preston North End's new manager after brief caretaker spell. Alexander brings 372 league appearances and…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c60m33n3nxgko
- Published: 2026-09-25T16:03:02.44+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Alexander brings 372 league appearances and promotion success to Preston North End.