Jordan Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Alan Irvine has been sacked as manager of Preston North End after a disappointing recent run of results. Deepdale chairman Derek Shaw felt he had to act after seeing the Lilywhites slide down the Championship with just seven points gained from their last 10 games. The 1-0 defeat by Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Monday was the final straw for Irvine, who had been at the helm for just over two years. Irvine, who was appointed from his post as assistant to former North End boss David Moyes at Everton, leaves the club eight points away from the relegation places, but the same margin adrift of the play-off places. The Scot helped Preston beat the drop in his first season in charge before guiding them to last season's play-off semi-finals, where they were beaten by the Blades. Decision Shaw told the club's official website: "The decision was not taken lightly. "Alan did an extremely good job in keeping us in the Championship and took us to the play-offs last season, however, after a good start to the 2009/10 campaign we have only picked up seven points from a possible 30 since our last away victory against Sheffield Wednesday on 20th October. "In that period we have only scored six goals and that sort of record is not something we could allow to continue without addressing it. "I would like to place on record the club's sincere thanks to Alan for his efforts in his time here." It has since been confirmed that assistant manager Robert Kelly will take charge of first-team affairs for Saturday's FA Cup tie against Colchester United. Shaw added: "After discussions with Robert Kelly, he has agreed to take charge of training from tomorrow (Wednesday) and will be in charge until any further announcement is made. "He will be selecting the side for Saturday's game against Colchester United." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakie Doke Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 hw qA GOOD I LIKE HIM. NEXT THEY HSIUDL SIGN JEREMY ALIADIERE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Preston are speaking to Darren Ferguson, go on, go there and be a failure, just because your dad is probs the greatest manager ever doesn't mean you will be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 hw qA GOOD I LIKE HIM. NEXT THEY HSIUDL SIGN JEREMY ALIADIERE Well said that man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crumpy Gunt Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Didn't Irvine piss off from the Toon to take up a position at the FA. Then he twatfully went to Everton after he'd secured his release. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca888 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 More to the point, arent we currently looking for an academy director to replace richard money? Didnt Irvine used to do that job? He can have his old job back then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 More to the point, arent we currently looking for an academy director to replace richard money? Didnt Irvine used to do that job? He can have his old job back then He wouldn't want it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 looks like fergie jnr for preston Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 More to the point, arent we currently looking for an academy director to replace richard money? Didnt Irvine used to do that job? He can have his old job back then He wouldn't want it. Give it to Roeder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 More to the point, arent we currently looking for an academy director to replace richard money? Didnt Irvine used to do that job? He can have his old job back then He wouldn't want it. Give it to Roeder. agreed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 More to the point, arent we currently looking for an academy director to replace richard money? Didnt Irvine used to do that job? He can have his old job back then He wouldn't want it. Give it to Roeder. agreed Don't think he would want it either tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 More to the point, arent we currently looking for an academy director to replace richard money? Didnt Irvine used to do that job? He can have his old job back then He wouldn't want it. Give it to Roeder. agreed Don't think he would want it either tbh. Give it to Greg. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 More to the point, arent we currently looking for an academy director to replace richard money? Didnt Irvine used to do that job? He can have his old job back then He wouldn't want it. Give it to Roeder. agreed Don't think he would want it either tbh. Give it to Greg. Don't think I want it either tbh. This may not be true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Get Alan back to Goodison, and we'll give you a New Years treat. The return of Round. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyToonArmy Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 sacked by Sheffield Wednesday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Getting sacked from loads of lower league jobs? He'll have ousted Pardew from the hotseat within a year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Sacked from big League One club, that's Pardew's replacement sorted if he does walk in the summer then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
summerof69 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Hughton to get the Sheffield Wednesday job ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 If Mandaric is serious and wants them back in the Premier League that would be a good job for him to take. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Getting sacked from loads of lower league jobs? He'll have ousted Pardew from the hotseat within a year. Sacked from big League One club, that's Pardew's replacement sorted if he does walk in the summer then. Four seconds Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gash Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Very good manager, imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Get Alan back to Goodison, and we'll give you a New Years treat. The return of Round. I could never work out what Steve Round actually did. He just seemed to talk loads into his little mic, I assumed he was ordering Big Sam's Post Match Banquet. Strangely, he seems to be doing the same at Everton. However, people/players/coaches seemingly rate him highly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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