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Preston players' anger at Phil Brown sacking
PRESTON’S players used Twitter to express their disappointment at the sacking yesterday of manager Phil Brown, who had won just one of his last 11 games in charge.
Striker Neil Mellor tweeted: “Just found out Phil Brown been sacked. Gutted, I felt we were turning corner.”
Defender Clarke Carlisle agreed and midfielder Conor McLaughlin said: “Surprising news. Grateful for the chances given to us young players.”