' Simon Grayson '

Preston Manager Simon Grayson

v Cardiff City tomorrow night

Simon Grayson has led his Preston team from the depths of League One to Championship play-off contenders in just three years. It is clear Grayson has instilled a strong camaraderie and has produced a team spirit that rivals any team within the Championship.

In Grayson, the Preston players have a manager they are willing to fight for – the kind of philosophy that Neil Warnock is attempting to embed in his side. This is evident in the determination and character they showed when the fought back against a 2-0 deficit at a daunting Villa Park to walk away with a well-earned point. It was once more in show with Hugil’s 89th minute strike to snatch a point against Ipswich Town on the weekend.