His last Preston game was on 18 September 2007 at Scunthorpe when the home side won 2-1, Andy Carroll was sent off for PNE on the hour. This was one of 5 red cards and 76 yellow cards for the 2007/08 season.
He has been a lucky omen for the Whites as his last three visits to Deepdale have led to home victories. November 2005 saw Preston beat Cardiff 1-0. Another 1-0 win against Barnsley in September 2006 and his last visit was on 20 January 2007 when PNE beat Stoke 3-2.
His assistants are Tony Horton from West Midlands and Peter Quinn of Cleveland.
The fourth official is Andy Haines from Tyne and Wear.