Shaw hails Irvine impact
24 Apr 2008 - 12:36:28
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- Shaw hails Irvine impact
Preston North End boss Alan Irvine has earned high praise from chairman Derek Shaw for guiding the Lilywhites to safety in the Championship.
Former Everton number two Irvine has helped North End climb away from the foot of the table, with a 2-2 draw at Plymouth Argyle ensuring their escape from the drop.
Shaw told the Lancashire Evening Telegraph: "For a club like ours relegation would have made things extremely difficult.
"The turnaround since the New Year has been nothing short of tremendous.
"I wouldn't say I have exactly been having sleepless nights over the prospect of us going down, but it has certainly caused us all a lot of concern.
"So full marks to Alan, his backroom staff and the players for turning things around so dramatically."