PNE boss plans to keep McKenna

02 June 2009 09:44
McKenna has been the subject of two failed bids from Forest, with Preston's Championship rivals offering in the region of £600,000.[LNB]The midfielder played under Forest manager Billy Davies at Preston, but current chief Irvine is planning on having the 31-year-old in his squad next season.[LNB]"Forest made a couple of bids unfortunately and the story broke in the newspapers, which wasn't ideal because the bids were turned down," Irvine told the Evening Post.[LNB]"Paul is a very important player for us, he played in all but two games last season, missing one through suspension and the other time because of injury.[LNB]"When I came to the club I made him captain, he's a very influential player both on the pitch and off it, and is certainly not someone we want to lose.[LNB]"No one could think Paul hadn't been loyal to Preston - he's been a great servant and will hopefully continue to be.[LNB]"Yesterday was my first day back at the club after a holiday and I've not heard anything different about Paul. I'm planning for pre-season with Paul in our squad."[LNB][LNB]

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