Preston North End youth team coach Jamie Hoyland admitted he had no hesitation in snapping up striker Rob Turner and defender Dean Stott following the duo's release from Burnley.
Preston North End officials say they have found a solution to concerns of season ticket holders who feared losing their usual seats in the Bill Shankly Kop stand following a change to the ground admission system next season.
Preston North End defender Sean St Ledger enjoyed a double celebration picking up both the Official Player of the Year and the Players Player of the Year award for 2008.
The Preston players returned to the field at full time to show their appreciation for the North End supporters after an entertaining draw brought their home season to a close.
Alan Irvine has urged his players to stay focused for the final two games of the season, despite Preston having already secured their Championship status.
Preston North End winger Whaley was the star of the show this week -though it was an off-field performance that earned him the accolades on this occasion.
Preston fans will finally get a sight of defensive duo Neil Trotman and Michael Hart in first team action when North End face Ipswich in their final home game of the season on Saturday.
West Bromwich Albion striker Craig Beattie has returned to Preston North End to see out the remainder of his loan spell after making a speedy recovery from injury.
Preston North End have signed two Northern Ireland youth internationals - and pipped Scottish giants Glasgow Rangers to one of the scholars' signatures.
Preston North End have secured the signatures of two more Northern Ireland youth internationals to add to their list of scholars for the 2008/09 campaign.
Preston North End fans can meet some of their heroes from yesteryear at a signing session at the National Football Museum, Deepdale on Friday afternoon.
Preston's in-form striker Neil Mellor should be able to ease manager Alan Irvine's stiker concerns by shrugging off a hamstring injury in time for North End's home match with Barnsley on Saturday.