Since 1970, the club has spent a hefty chunk of their time in the third tier or below in the English footballing pyramid, the nadir of which came midway through the ‘80s with relegation to the old Fourth Division (now League Two) for the 1985/86 and 1986/87 seasons before a swift return to the third tier. Here we take a look at slightly happier time from the early ‘80s, when North End were still in the old Second Division...
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1. 1980s Preston North End
1981 Sport: Bristol City v Preston North End, Barry Dunn makes a challenge as Andy McAteer and Gary Buckley look on Photo: Staff
2. 1980s Preston North End
1981 Sport: Bristol City v Preston North End, Gary Buckley makes a challenge Photo: Staff
3. 1980s Preston North End
1981 Sport: Bristol City v Preston North End, Goalkeeper Peter Lichfield is down injured Photo: Staff
4. 1980s Preston North End
1981 Sport: Bristol City v Preston North End, Gary Buckey Photo: Staff