From politicians and pundits to wrestlers and rugby players, North End can count a few of the country’s most well-known personalities, celebrities, and athletes as adherents to all things Deepdale. And so, here are some of Preston North End’s most famous fans...
5. Kevin Kilbane
Kevin Kilbane: Born and raised in Preston, Kilbane came through the North End academy in the early '90s and made around 50 appearances for the club before departing for West Brom in 1997 for a then-record fee for Albion of £1m. He went on to make over 500 professional appearances as well as 110 international caps for Ireland. Photo: Pete Norton
6. Jessica Taylor
Jessica Taylor: Widely known as a member of girl-band Liberty X, Preston-born Taylor (now Pietersen after her marriage to England cricket star Kevin Pietersen) is a fan of her hometown club, so here's hoping she's managed to convince her Chelsea-fan husband to raise their two kids as North End fans... Photo: Other
7. Mark Lawrenson
Mark Lawrenson: A Preston-born defedner who came through the club's youth system before joining Brighton and Liverpool, with whom he won the title five times in the '80s, Lawrenson went on to make his name as a Match of the Day pundit after retiring. Photo: National World
8. Chaka Demus & Pliers
Chaka Demus & Pliers: A Jamaican reggae duo made up of deejay Chaka Demus (born John Taylor) and singer Pliers (born Everton Bonner), the musical pair made their name in the '90s and, after settling in the North West, have emerged as true North End fanatics. Photo: Other