Those magnificent men, the likes of Hyde, Carter, Hodgson, Hindle and Dodd would be delighted to know that Preston's glory days are soon to return, not to mention the touring sides members of Preston Penquins, Lancahire Witches and Howards 111B!
Preston clinched promotion to the National League with a 4-2 victory over second-placed rivals Wakefield at West Cliff.
Needing only a point to secure the championship, Preston knew there was too much pride at stake to warrant nothing less than a victory and despite a rocky 15-minute spell in the second half, Colin Sinclair's men responded to the challenge delivering a nervous, title-winning performance for the huge crowd.
Missing only forward Richard Flint from their usual line-up, Preston restored Dave Greenough to the attack, pairing him with a resurgent Andy Robinson.
