Preston sack manager Paul Heckingbottom
The Championship club have suffered six defeats in their opening seven matches of the season
Preston have sacked manager Paul Heckingbottom after their 1-0 defeat at home to Lincoln left them second-bottom of the Championship.
The early season strugglers have lost six of their opening seven league matches.
Jason Euell will take charge on an interim basis until a permanent appointment is made.
In a statement a spokesperson for the club said:
"Preston North End Football Club have today taken the decision to part company with Paul Heckingbottom as First Team Football Manager.
"Football is a results business and despite significant investment in the playing squad since Paul joined, the results during 2026 and the start of this current campaign have not been acceptable.
"Paul leaves us with our thanks and best wishes. His professionalism and work ethic during his time with us have been second to none.
"As a result of this decision Stuart McCall has also left the Club today. We similarly thank Stuart for his contribution over the last two years and wish him all the best for the future.
"We will now look to appoint a new manager as soon as possible but until such time as we do Jason Euell will take charge of first team matters on an interim basis."