Looks like a night where we got figured out. I pointed out a few weeks back in regards to having the worst possession and passing stats in the league and Preston used this to their advantage.

They were well organised and put our midfield under constant pressure and they were not allowed to settle into their rhythm. Forward momentum for what is a non passing style team was nullified throughout. We really struggled to impose anything on Preston and it looked like a few of the lads allowed Preston to get under their skin.

I hoped for an improved second half performance but more of the same followed. The third calamitous goal summarises this poor away performance quite well with Etheridge's woeful clearance and even worse effort to save the oncoming strike.

Hopefully this just sheds light on the kinks in our game and we get back to winning ways. Preston well deserved victors on the night but Deepdale just keeps bringing back bad memories.