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...
9. Ian McCulloch
Ian McCulloch: Hailing from Walton-le-Dale and the proud owner of the nickname The Preston Potter, McCulloch enjoyed a 20-year career as a professional snooker player, earning a career-high world ranking of 16 during the 2005/6 season. Photo: Steve Parkin
10. Omar Sharif
Omar Sharif: The Egyptian actor's Preston North End fandom dates back to when he almost faced off against the North End legend Sir Tom Finney in a friendly match between the British Army's Eighth team and an Egyptian side during the war. On the bench, he stayed firmly put so as not to have to face the wing wizard at any point, but remained a Preston North End fan from that moment onwards. Photo: AP
11. Ryan Brierley
Ryan Brierley: A combative Preston-born rugby league player, Brierley has made over 250 appearances during his career, spanning stints with Leigh Centurions, Huddersfield Giants, Toronto Wolfpack, Hull Kingston Rovers, and Salford Red Devils. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
12. Lord Cecil Parkinson
Lord Cecil Parkinson: A Conservative Party politician and cabinet minister in Margaret Thatcher's government who made headlines and was forced to resign when his former secretary gave birth to his child, the Carnforth-born chartered accountant would travel down to Deepdale to watch Sir Tom Finney play. Photo: PA Wire