North End expect to keep Mellor

Published : 28 Jun 2011 08:36:35

Preston manager Phil Brown expects Neil Mellor to lead the North End attack next season despite interest from his former club Sheffield Wednesday.The Owls hope to re-sign the striker, 28, on a permanent deal after he spent last season on loan at Hillsborough. But Brown told BBC Radio Lancashire: "If you've got a player who's going to score you 20 to 25 goals in one season it's a good start for me. "I've spoken to him and Neil's very positive about playing for North End." Mellor, who starte.... read more