Preston duo set for debuts

31 January 2011 16:30
Preston boss Phil Brown could hand debuts to new signings Ian Ashbee and Leon Clarke when his rock-bottom side make the trip to Barnsley. Midfielder Ashbee has arrived from Hull and may go straight into the starting line-up at Oakwell. North End last week signed QPR striker Leon Clarke on loan until the end of the season. The 25-year-old joined Rangers on a free transfer over the summer after leaving Sheffield Wednesday, but has started just four matches for Neil Warnock's side. Preston chairman Maurice Lindsay revealed the club turned down offers for Andrew Lonergan, Billy Jones and Sean St Ledger. Cardiff faxed an offer for Lonergan on Sunday and Ipswich were chasing St Ledger, while a second bid by Bristol City for Jones was rejected.

Source: PA