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BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Huddersfield Town sign midfielder Ledson
Huddersfield Town have signed Preston North End midfielder Ryan Ledson on a three-year 27-year-old will join the Terriers on 1 July when his contract with the Championship club made 191 league appearances in seven seasons with the Lancashire former Everton trainee is Town's first signing since appointing Lee Grant as manager on Wednesday."He has all of the qualities on and off the pitch that we want in our players - ambitious, competitive, aggressive, energetic and a natural leader," Grant told the club website., external"Our intention is to build a team that allows us to play and compete at a high level, while giving our supporters a team they identify with and are excited to watch. Ryan is the perfect start to that process."
The 42
4 days ago
- Sport
- The 42
Ireland's Robbie Brady signs new one-year deal at Preston
IRELAND INTERNATIONAL Robbie Brady has signed a new one-year contract at Preston North End. The 33-year-old played in 29 of the club's 46 Championship matches in the 2024-25 campaign as they avoided relegation to finish 20th in the table. The Dubliner, whose deal includes the option of an additional year, has made 100 appearances for the Lilywhites since signing from Bournemouth in July 2022 after a successful trial. 'I'm absolutely delighted,' Brady said. 'I've really enjoyed my time here so far, and I'm looking forward to another season ahead. 'The manager's been honest with me since the minute he came in, and I think we've got on since. It's been brilliant for me to be able to go back and forward with the manager like that. Advertisement 'I know he has trust in me, and from chats I've had with him, he gives me the confidence that I need to be able to perform.' Brady registered four Championship assists this season and also won the club's goal-of-the-season award for a stunning free kick in the 3-0 FA Cup fifth-round win against former side Burnley. The former Man United youngster has 10 goals in 70 Ireland caps and will be hoping to add to his international tally in next month's friendlies against Senegal and Luxembourg. 'Getting Robbie signed up for next season is great news for us,' manager Paul Heckingbottom added. 'I think his quality's there for all to see. He's got a great delivery with his left foot, he's a player who can do a number of different jobs for us, as we saw last season, and he's got real fight in his game. 'He's someone who can really impact matches. He's a big part of things behind the scenes, too, so we're really pleased he'll be here again next season.'
Irish Examiner
4 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Robbie Brady 'absolutely delighted' to agree Preston stay
Ireland's Robbie Brady has rejected alternative offers in the Championship to remain as a Preston North End player for at least next season. The 33-year-old became a free agent at the end of the season three weeks ago but after mulling over his options has accepted an extension from the club he joined in 2022. The former Manchester United, Hull City, Norwich City, Burnley and Bournemouth player has racked up 100 appearances since. His new deal includes the option of an extra 12 months which would bring Brady beyond his 35th birthday at Deepdale. The Dubliner will report into Ireland camp this weekend ahead of the double-header friendly against Senegal at home on Friday week and away to Luxembourg four days later. Preston manager Paul Heckingbottom expressed his delight at securing the 70-times capped left-sided player for next season. "Getting Robbie signed up is great news for us,' he said. 'I think his quality's there for all to see. He's got a great delivery with his left foot, he's a player who can do a number of different jobs for us as we saw last season, and he's got real fight in his game. 'He's someone who can really impact matches. He's a big part of things behind the scenes, too, so we're really pleased he'll be here again next season.' Brady said: 'I'm absolutely delighted. I've really enjoyed my time here so far and I'm looking forward to another season ahead. 'The manager's been honest with me since the minute he came in and I think we've got on since. It's been brilliant for me to be able to go back and forward with the manager like that. 'I know he has trust in me and from chats I've had with him he gives me the confidence that I need to be able to perform.'
BBC News
4 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Winger Brady signs new Preston deal
Preston North End winger Robbie Brady has signed a new one-year 33-year-old Republic of Ireland international, who can also play left-back or left wing-back, has made 100 appearances for the Championship side since joining from Bournemouth in July 2022."Getting Robbie signed up for next season is great news for us," boss Paul Heckingbottom told the club website., external"He's someone who can really impact matches. He's a big part of things behind the scenes, too, so we're really pleased he'll be here again."
Irish Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Ireland international Robbie Brady makes decision on club future
Ireland international Robbie Brady has signed a new contract with Preston North End. He has extended his deal at Deepdale for at least 12 months, with an option for an additional year beyond that. Brady, 33, joined the Championship club in 2022 and has made over 100 appearances over three seasons. He has also enjoyed a resurgence with Ireland having put injury problems behind him to become a leader for Heimir Hallgrimsson. But of his new Preston deal, Brady said: 'I'm absolutely delighted. I've really enjoyed my time here so far and I'm looking forward to another season ahead. 'The manager's been honest with me since the minute he came in and I think we've got on since. It's been brilliant for me to be able to go back and forward with the manager. 'I know he has trust in me and from chats I've had with him he gives me the confidence that I need to be able to perform. I'm looking forward to another year.' Brady was out of contract this summer but manager Paul Heckingbottom was keen to get the Dubliner tied down on new terms. Heckingbottom: 'Getting Robbie signed up for next season is great news for us. I think his quality's there for all to see. He's got a great delivery with his left foot, he's a player who can do a number of different jobs for us as we saw last season, and he's got real fight in his game. 'He's someone who can really impact matches. He's a big part of things behind the scenes, too, so we're really pleased he'll be here again next season.'
