Thursday, 9 November 2017

Unofficial Champions of England: Preston North End 2-0 Watford, 30/08/1997

Kurt Nogan puts Preston ahead


Watford had two defences of their title against Brentford and Swindon Town but their third defence brought them to Deepdale to play one of Britain's (and football's in general) most historic clubs, Preston North End.

Preston were the first Football League Champions, the first 'Double' winners and the original 'Invincibles'. However, they have not been in the top division of English Football since 1961.

A return to former glories came with a first half goal from the boot of Kurt Nogan.
Nogan added another in the second half to secure victory for the Lilywhites.

After over a century, Preston North End could call themselves the English Champions.



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