Source: Team_Talk
Ferguson waiting on Preston pair
Midfielder Coutts (hamstring) and defender Jones (illness) missed Saturday's 3-2 defeat at West Brom but could yet be available.Youl Mawene was rated as 50/50 ahead of the weekend but a groin problem again caused the French centre-back to miss out. The club will continue to monitor his fitness but Liam Chilvers will be on hand to deputise again if he fails to make it.Midfielder Barry Nicholson is still recovering from a long-term injury as North End look to bounce back to winning ways after West Brom ended their five-match unbeaten run.