Riley took charge of Preston's match at St Andrews when Preston went down in what was then a top of the table clash against Birmingham.
Riley's last time in charge of City also saw thwm defeated at the Reebok Stadium to another North West side Bolton.
He has been in charge of 30 matches so far this season with the Yorkshireman showing 99 yellow cards and 10 red.
Riley's last time in charge of City also saw thwm defeated at the Reebok Stadium to another North West side Bolton.
He has been in charge of 30 matches so far this season with the Yorkshireman showing 99 yellow cards and 10 red.