Source: Team_Talk
Irvine snubs WBA to stay at Deepdale
Irvine had been strongly linked with the vacant managerial position at the Baggies, who are seeking a replacement for Tony Mowbray.
However despite holding talks with West Brom, the Scottish coach - who took over at Preston in 2007 - intends to remain at Deepdale.
"Over the weekend I was approached by West Bromwich Albion," Shaw told the club's official website.
"Sometimes it is very difficult to give a running commentary to our supporters via the media. I had to discuss things on Monday morning with our lawyers.
"Alan was given permission to speak to West Brom while he was away on holiday, but he has chosen to remain as Preston's manager.
"We are extremely pleased, but I had to comply with the terms of the contract, which is extremely common in the modern day management contract.
"This is nothing unique to Preston North End."
He added: "I know Alan and his representative did have some talks, but I believe Alan did not meet them face to face and he has chosen to remain at Preston which we are extremely pleased about.
"This was confirmed to me late on Monday night when Alan returned from his family holiday.
"I would like to apologise to supporters for possibly not keeping them fully up to speed, but these are very complex matters and certain things have to remain private, but I can assure fans they are not far behind the timescale of this all happening."
