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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Tony Paley

Ryan Lowe leaves Preston after just one game of new Championship season

Ryan Lowe applauds the fans after the defeat by Sheffield United on Friday
Ryan Lowe was booed by fans after Preston North End’s defeat by Sheffield United on Friday. Photograph: Alex Dodd/CameraSport/Getty Images

The first managerial casualty of the football season has come at Preston, with Ryan Lowe leaving by mutual consent on Monday morning.

The surprise announcement after only one game of the campaign followed the team’s abject display on Friday night, when Preston were beaten 2-0 at home by Sheffield United. His assistant Mike Marsh will take temporary charge, along with Peter Murphy and Ched Evans.

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