Heckingbottom's Demands for Wingers
Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom has reiterated his desire to add wingers to his squad to improve the team's performance. He believes that with more width, the team will be closer to the finished article.
Lewis Gibson's Captaincy Future
Heckingbottom has also spoken about the future of Lewis Gibson's captaincy, who was given the armband on Saturday but was sent off after 21 minutes. The role of club captain has been vacant since Ben Whiteman left to join Wrexham earlier this week.
Next Fixture
Preston North End will face Birmingham at home on 16th February 2027, which will be their next fixture. The team is currently 14th in the Championship table, with 60 points from 46 games, and a goal difference of -7.
League Standing
Preston North End's league standing is 14th in the Championship, with 60 points from 46 games, and a goal difference of -7. They are 35 points behind leaders Coventry.
Delano Burgzorg's Debut
Preston North End signed Delano Burgzorg on Friday, and he made his debut on Saturday, assisting Jusef Erabi and scoring the winning penalty as they progressed past Huddersfield in a tense shootout.
Heckingbottom's Thoughts on Squad Depth
Heckingbottom has spoken about the importance of having options in the squad, particularly in the middle of the pitch. He believes that this is an area where the team has made progress, and he is looking to build on this.
Next Steps
Heckingbottom will continue to assess the squad and make decisions on who will be given the captain's armband on a permanent basis. He will also be looking to add more width to the team's play, which he believes will be key to improving the team's performance.
