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BBC News
3 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Lots of positives for Heckingbottom after cup win
Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom was full of praise for his side as they put their name in the hat for the second round draw following a 1-0 EFL Cup win over League Two was Preston's first win of the season after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Queens Park Rangers in their opening Championship sees them host newly-relegated Leicester City (15:00 BST) who scored a late winner to beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 in their opening fixture."We spoke a lot about last season, there were a lot of good performances that didn't end up in win, the only way to put the game to bed is taking those chances," Heckingbottsom told BBC Radio Lancashire."When we had the bodies last season, our bench was really effective, we know how important that is going to be."Listen to the full interview and more on BBC Sounds.
The Independent
13-07-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Fans and players pay tribute to Diogo Jota at first Liverpool match since footballer's death
Fans and players paid tribute to Diogo Jota at the first Liverpool match since the footballer's death. Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva died in a car crash in Spain on 3 July, with the pair having been on their way to catch a ferry to England after the Liverpool forward was advised not to fly. At Liverpool's preseason friendly against Preston North End on Sunday (13 July), a special tribute was paid to Jota and his brother prior to the match. A special rendition of the club's anthem You'll Never Walk Alone was played, before Preston captain Ben Whiteman laid a floral wreath in front of Liverpool away fans. Fans were seen wiping tears away from their eyes as a minute's silence was also held.
