Preston North End boss Alex Neil looks ahead to first Blackburn Rovers derby

By The Newsroom
Published 23rd Nov 2018, 09:30 BST
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Preston manager Alex Neil will sample his first derby against Blackburn when the Lancashire rivals meet at Deepdale on Saturday.

Rovers’ spell in League One last season coincided with Neil’s arrival at North End.

So he’s looking forward to experiencing the occasion as his PNE side look to stretch their unbeaten run to an eighth game.

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Neil expects a tough game against Tony Mowbray’s men who have taken to the division well after promotion.

One-time Preston North End target Adam Armstrong is likely to be part of the Blackburn attack at Deepdale