Monthly Archives: April 2010

National Football Museum Closed

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Pete of MIP

Today at 5pm the Preston based national football museum closed at the historic Deepdale football stadium. The displays will next be presented in Manchester in 2011 in the modern Urbis building with the ski-run roof. The trustees said there is … Continue reading →

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Gordon, Dave and Nick talking on TV

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Pete of MIP

Leaders Debate number 2 last night. Not riveting, these politicians can talk, but that’s what they do. Agree with Gordon that what they say is more important than how they look. Although you could add will they do what they … Continue reading →

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Do we agree with Nick

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Pete of MIP

Since the leaders debate Nick Clegg has grown into a giant. A clever and catchy campaign slogan, unofficial perhaps and penned by Gordon Brown, of ‘I agree with Nick’ has become a mantra. The debate has brought the Lib Dems … Continue reading →

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Volcanic Ash blowing over Lancashire

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Pete of MIP

Today, flights all over northern Britain have been grounded because of volcanic ash from Iceland. Quite a coincidence to have these northerly winds at the same time as a volcano erupts. Look out for bright sunsets. Many years ago a … Continue reading →

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PNE Championship Club in 2010/11 season

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Pete of MIP

A battling win over Scunthorpe yesterday coupled with defeats for Sheffield Wednesday and Crystal Palace means that Preston will definitely be playing in the Championship in season 2010/11. Unless some amazing scandal creates a points deduction. Although both Wednesday and … Continue reading →

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Labour or Conservative best for Lancashire?

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Pete of MIP

Our fourth review seeking the effect of political parties on the region around Preston. This time it’s head to head with the Conservatives and Labour. Not only head to head but neck and neck in some places. With no major … Continue reading →

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Crystal Palace 3 Preston North End 1 – OMG!

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Pete of MIP

Bad run continues. Fortunately fan friendly Alan Irvine did us a favour with Sheffield Wednesday losing at home. Sheff W are looking sick but not dead. Difficult to imagine that if PNE stay in the Championship that they will be … Continue reading →

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