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Preston North End: Heckingbottom calls for ‘realism’ from disillusioned fans
20 March 2026 Off

Preston North End: Heckingbottom calls for ‘realism’ from disillusioned fans

By Total Football News

Preston North End boss Paul Heckingbottom has called for “realism” amongst fans amid a difficult spell at the club.

The Lilywhites were fourth in the Championship table in January, but are now 17th after winning just one of their past 12 matches.

And while Heckingbottom understands the fans’ anger, he also feels the expectations were raised too high during the first half of the season.

“If we are a team

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Shilen Patel: West Bromwich Albion owner aiming high – but with realism and patience
18 March 2024 0

Shilen Patel: West Bromwich Albion owner aiming high – but with realism and patience

By Total Football News
Shilen Patel surveys the view at The Hawthorns
Shilen Patel’s arrival at The Hawthorns follows American ownership at neighbours Aston Villa and Birmingham City

Another English club, another West Midlands club, another new American owner with dreams.

But West Bromwich Albion’s new main man Shilen Patel mixes those ambitions with realism.

The 43-year-old businessman has taken over the Championship club as they chase promotion back to the Premier League, via the play-offs.

Albion are fifth, have been fifth

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