Preston’s post-game notebook: Wins increase morale Hecky has resolved a persistent issue.
Preston defeated Michael Carrick’s team 2-1 to maintain their stellar home record against Middlesbrough. Since 2020, the team has won five straight games at Deepdale versus Boro, and in 14 league games, they have only lost once at home under Paul Heckingbottom.
Thor’s first
The start of Stefan Thordarson’s first season with Preston has been uneventful. Although he has been in and out of the team, with his longest stint as a starter being four games, he has appeared very positive on the ball and is constantly trying to move up the field.
He had gone 22 games without scoring for his new team, despite having 11 goals for Silkeborg the previous season. It was worth the wait when he eventually broke his duck on Saturday. Milutin Osmajic released the Icelandic international down the wing with a beautiful, swift move down the left.
With plenty of work left, Thor calmly clipped the ball onto his right foot before slamming home as the Boro defense finally got up to him. An important goal during a period when the visitors were winning the match.
Thordarson might receive the run in the side he’s been longing for because Ben Whiteman is expected to be out for a while due to an ankle injury, but Ryan Ledson’s play could possibly impact
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