Coaches Murphy and Liddell depart Championship club Preston North End
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 10:50 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026

First-team coaches Peter Murphy and Andy Liddell have left Preston North End, a team currently at the bottom of the Championship. Their departure follows the club's struggles under new head coach Graham Alexander, who has lost all three of his games in charge. Alexander previously brought in Chris Lucketti as his assistant coach. Preston will play against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, October 24.
- •Murphy and Liddell were part of the backroom staff under Paul Heckingbottom.
- •Preston North End is yet to win a game under Graham Alexander.
- •The club's upcoming match is on October 24 against West Bromwich Albion.
- •Preston North End currently sits at the bottom of the Championship.
- 10:50 AMYahoo Sports — Coaches Murphy and Liddell leave Preston
"First-team coaches Andy Liddell and Peter Murphy leave struggling Championship club Preston North End.
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