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Academy Staff

Academy Staff

Academy Manager and Lead Professional Development Phase Coach (U18): Nick Harrison
Head of Coaching: Matt Craddock
Professional Development Phase (U18 and U16) Coach: Andy Fensome
Lead Academy Goalkeeper Coach: Dave Rodgerson
Lead Youth Development Phase (U12 to U16) Coach: John Prince
Lead Foundation Phase Coach (U5 to U11): Melissa Brown
Head of Recruitment and Academy Safeguarding Officer: Andy Livingstone
Head of Academy Education: Philip Brown
Head of Academy Medicine and Sports Science: Jonathan Griffiths
Performance Analyst: Finton O'Leary
Academy Administrator: Ruth Fensome
Host Family: Joan McCallion

U18s Squad

U18s Squad

Details of the PNE Academy U18s players.
Academy Policies

Academy Policies

Academy Scouting

Academy Scouting

Latest Academy News

Youth Team

John Welsh Back At PNE In Coaching Role

15 October 2021

Former Preston North End captain John Welsh will re-join the club as the Lead Development Phase Coach.

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Youth Team

Harry Hoping To Bounce Back

10 October 2021

Harry Nevin felt the team created plenty of chances but 'lacked that clinical edge' after Saturday's loss to Accrington Stanley.

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Youth Team

Vaughn Green Delighted To Score In Fleetwood Demolition

3 October 2021

Preston North End U19s forward Vaughn Green described scoring in his side’s 7-0 win over Fleetwood on his return from injury as ‘unbelievable.’

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Youth Team

O'Neill Delighted To Progress In Cup

25 September 2021

Preston North End’s Mikey O’Neill felt the team put in a 'decent performance' to get the victory against Bradford City and was delighted to get through to the next round of the cup.

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Youth Team

Duggan Plays Important Role In Accrington Win

19 September 2021

Goalkeeper Declyn Duggan was pleased with his contribution to Preston North End U19s’ 3-1 victory over Accrington Stanley.

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Youth Team

Focus Is Key For Mfuni

12 September 2021

Teddy Mfuni felt the team played well but lacked that finishing touch after falling to a late defeat away at Carlisle United.

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Youth Team

Gallery: PNE U19 2 Rochdale U19 1

5 September 2021

Club photographer Ian Robinson was on hand to capture the action as PNE U19s sealed their third successive win with a 2-1 victory at home to Rochdale.

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Youth Team

Lewis Leigh Captains Young Lilywhites To Victory

5 September 2021

First year scholar Lewis Leigh led Preston North End U19s to a 2-1 win over Rochdale in his first competitive match of the campaign.

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