Whaley happy to repay the faith

02 March 2009 12:01
Whaley was shipped out on loan to Championship rivals Barnsley earlier in the season and his future at Deepdale looked in doubt.[LNB]Having returned to Preston in December, Whaley has gradually re-established himself in Irvine's plans and impressed against the Tractor Boys as North End boosted their play-off hopes with the 3-2 victory.[LNB]Whaley said: "I needed games and at one stage while I was away I thought that was it.[LNB]"But I spoke to the gaffer and he made it clear he didn't want me to leave and I still had a future at the club.[LNB]"He's given me another chance and it would be a massive reward to repay him by helping the team get into the play-offs."[LNB][LNB]

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