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Former Preston manager David Moyes unveils train dedicated to club

David Moyes managed Preston until 2002. Credit: ITV News

Former Preston North End manager David Moyes has unveiled a commemorative train - named after the club.

Moyes unveiled the nameplate at an event at Preston Railway Station on 31 March, hung on the side of a GB Railfreight locomotive.

He said: "It's a great thing for Preston North End, well deserved because it's an incredibly well known, famous football club, with a one and only North End."

Moyes became Preston manager in 1998 - when they were in danger of relegation from Division Two - his first managing job after making more than 530 league appearances in his playing career.

He paid tribute to Sir Tom Finney - a Preston legend who made over 400 appearances for the club, as well as winning 76 England caps in his career.

"When you think of Preston North End you think of Sir Tom Finney, and if he was alive today, it would be Sir Tom who would be down here unveiling this," he said.

Moyes led the club to the Division Two title and promotion to Division One the following season, where his team also made the playoffs.

He spent four years with the club before he joined Everton in 2002. He led Preston through 234 matches, winning 113.

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