POTTERS' CUP TIE GOES AHEAD

Gillingham's FA Cup third-round match with Stoke will go ahead after the npower League Two club reached an agreement with Kent Police.

COUTTS - BROWN SACKING WAS SHOCK

Preston midfielder Paul Coutts has expressed his surprise at Phil Brown's dismissal from Deepdale.

ALEXANDER BEAMING AT NORTH END CHANCE

Graham Alexander has expressed his pride at being placed in temporary charge of Preston.

UNSWORTH REMAINING SHORT-SIGHTED

David Unsworth insists neither himself or veteran midfielder Graham Alexander are looking any further than Preston's televised clash with MK Dons on Saturday.

BROWN BEMUSED BY PRESTON BOOT

Phil Brown has accused Preston of short-termism after he was dismissed from the managerial position at Deepdale.