Struggling Preston North End sack Heckingbottom

Saturday's home defeat by Lincoln was Preston's sixth in seven league games this season [Getty Images]Preston North End have sacked Paul Heckingbottom with the Lilywhites second bottom of the Championship after six defeats in seven games.Heckingbottom was appointed in August 2024 and took charge of 109 games but has overseen just five wins in 27 league games since the start of January.Their latest loss came at Deepdale on Saturday as they were beaten 1-0 by Lincoln City as the final whistle was