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Preston North End fan Q&A: Simon Grayson’s too conservative on the pitch

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HITC Sport talks to Preston North End fan Huw Smith, who has been a club supporter for 47 years.

Preston's Marnick Vermijl celebrates scoring their first goalPreston North End’s Marnick Vermijl celebrates scoring

Q: What have you made of your team’s start to the season?

A: Better than expected.

Q: What are your opinions on your manager?

A: Conservative with on field changes.

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Preston manager Simon GraysonPreston North End manager Simon Grayson

Q: What are your views on the board?

A: Not prepared to invest for the future, I don’t think.

Q: Who is your favourite current player?

A: Ben Pearson.

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Preston's Ben Pearson celebrates after scoring their first goalPreston North End’s Ben Pearson celebrates after scoring

Q: Who is your favourite ever player?

A: Sean Greagan.

Q: What has been your best memory of the club?

A: Becoming Wembley play-off winners!

Q: What has been your most disappointing moment?

A: Having to apply for re-election to the Football League.

Q: What has been your most shocking moment?

A:…Re-election to the Football League!

Q: Describe the best goal you ever saw at your club’s home ground

A: Joe Garner’s goal in the Rotherham play-off!

Preston's Joe Garner celebrates scoring the first goalPreston’s Joe Garner celebrates

Q: Which ground is your favourite away day?

A: Griffin Park (Brentford)…there’s pubs on the corners of the ground!

Q: Who do you consider to be the club’s biggest rival and why?

A: Blackpool. Not our nearest rival, but it just is.

Q: Who is your one player to watch out for this season?

A: Ben Pearson.

Q: Finally, what are your aims for this season, and where do you think your club will finish?

A: Just outside the play-offs.

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Callum Robinson of Preston North End celebrates scoring their second goal with team matesCallum Robinson of Preston North End celebrates