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Paul Heckingbottom
Born: July 17, 1977
Height: 6' 0" (183cm)
Hometown: Barnsley, England
Nationality: 
English
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 1995-1996 | Sunderland |
| Senior | 1996-1999 | Sunderland |
| → 1997-1998 | Scarborough (loan) | |
| → 1998 | Hartlepool United (loan) | |
| 1999-2002 | Darlington | |
| 2002-2003 | Norwich City | |
| 2003-2005 | Bradford City | |
| 2005-2006 | Sheffield Wednesday | |
| 2006-2007 | Barnsley | |
| 2007-2009 | Bradford City | |
| 2009-2010 | Mansfield Town | |
| 2010-2011 | Gateshead | |
| 2011-2012 | Harrogate Town | |
| Managerial | 2016-2018 | Barnsley |
| 2018 | Leeds United | |
| 2021-2023 | Sheffield United | |
| 2024- | Preston North End | |
Sports Mole has 611 articles about Paul Heckingbottom. Articles 1 to 40:
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F52%2Fpaul-heckingbottom.jpg "Preston North End Manager Paul Heckingbottom during his side's Championship match between against Leeds United, on December 14, 2024")
Preston 2025 summer transfers: Every confirmed signing and sale for Paul Heckingbottom's side
Track all of Preston's 2025 summer transfer activity, including confirmed signings, player departures, latest rumours and squad updates.Jun 3, 18:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F06%2Fryan-hardie_1.jpg "Ryan Hardie of Plymouth Argyle celebrates after scoring against Liverpool in the FA Cup, on February 9, 2025")
Preview: Preston North End vs. Plymouth Argyle - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Preston North End and Plymouth Argyle, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 24, 21:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F06%2Fjordan-storey.jpg "Preston North End's Jordan Storey pictured on January 1, 2025")
Preview: Hull City vs. Preston North End - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship clash between Hull City and Preston North End, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 19, 21:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Fmarti-cifuentes.jpg "Queens Park Rangers manager Marti Cifuentes on August 30, 2024")
Preview: Preston North End vs. Queens Park Rangers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Championship clash between Preston North End and Queens Park Rangers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 16, 22:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F07%2Fdaniel-farke.jpg "Leeds United boss Daniel Farke after his side's match against Coventry City, on February 5, 2025")
Preview: Leeds United vs. Preston North End - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Leeds United and Preston North End, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 10, 10:42
Preview: Preston North End vs. Cardiff City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Preston North End and Cardiff City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 6, 21:25
Preview: Preston North End vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Preston North End and Stoke City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 3, 08:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F09%2Fjohn-eustace.jpg "Derby County head coach John Eustace on February 22, 2025")
Preview: Derby County vs. Preston North End - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Derby County and Preston North End, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 31, 16:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Ftomvil.jpg "Tommy Elphick of Aston Villa holds off Jordan Hugill of Preston North End on October 1, 2016")
Preston North End vs. Aston Villa: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Preston North End and Aston Villa.Mar 28, 11:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F44%2Fsam-greenwood.jpg "Preston North End's Sam Greenwood pictured on October 19, 2024")
Preston lineup vs. Aston Villa: Predicted XI for FA Cup quarter-final amid selection crisis
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Preston North End could line up for Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final clash with Aston Villa.Mar 28, 10:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F11%2Fmarcus-rashford.jpg "Aston Villa's Marcus Rashford celebrates on February 28, 2025")
Preview: Preston North End vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's FA Cup clash between Preston North End and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 28, 10:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F52%2Fregis-le-bris.jpg "Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris prior to kick-off against Millwall, on November 23, 2024")
Preview: Sunderland vs. Preston North End - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Sunderland and Preston North End, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 9, 10:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F44%2Fchris-wilder.jpg "Sheffield United head coach Chris Wilder on November 2, 2024")
Preview: Sheffield United vs. Preston North End - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Sheffield United and Preston North End, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 6, 17:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F09%2Falan-sheehan_1.jpg "Swansea City interim manager Alan Sheehan during his side's clash against Blackburn Rovers, on February 22, 2025")
Preview: Preston North End vs. Swansea City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Preston North End and Swansea City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 2, 23:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F01%2Fscott-parker.jpg "Burnley manager Scott Parker applauds fans after his side's win against Watford, on December 21, 2024")
Preview: Preston North End vs. Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Preston North End and Burnley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 27, 23:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F51%2Ffrank-lampard.jpg "Coventry City head coach Frank Lampard on December 7, 2024")
Preview: Coventry City vs. Preston North End - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Coventry City and Preston North End, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 20, 19:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F01%2Fpaul-heckingbottom.jpg "Manager of Preston North End Paul Heckingbottom applauds fans after his side's Championship match against West Bromwich Albion, on January 1, 2025")
Preview: Preston North End vs. Millwall - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Preston North End and Millwall, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 16, 21:52
Preview: Preston North End vs. Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Preston North End and Burnley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 13, 18:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F07%2Fdaniel-iversen.jpg "Leicester City goalkeeper Daniel Iversen on December 3, 2024")
Leicester City goalkeeper Daniel Iversen wanted on permanent deal by Championship club?
Leicester City goalkeeper Daniel Iversen is reportedly wanted by Preston North End on a permanent deal during the upcoming summer transfer window.Feb 12, 09:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Fborja-sainz.jpg "Norwich City's Borja Sainz on September 28, 2024")
Preview: Norwich City vs. Preston North End - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Norwich City and Preston North End, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 9, 18:11
Preview: Preston North End vs. Wycombe Wanderers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Preston North End and Wycombe Wanderers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 6, 08:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F33%2Fjohn-eustace.jpg "John Eustace manager of Blackburn Rovers on August 2, 2024")
Preview: Blackburn Rovers vs. Preston North End - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Preston North End, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 30, 00:14
Preview: Preston North End vs. Middlesbrough - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Preston North End and Middlesbrough, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 23, 16:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Ftom-cleverley.jpg "Watford manager Tom Cleverley on September 24, 2024")
Preview: Watford vs. Preston North End - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Watford and Preston North End, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 19, 21:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F44%2Fmatt-bloomfield.jpg "Wycombe Wanderers manager Matt Bloomfield during match against Leyton Orient, on October 26, 2024")
Preview: Luton Town vs. Preston North End - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Luton Town and Preston North End, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 16, 17:32
Preview: Preston North End vs. Charlton Athletic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's rearranged FA Cup clash between Preston North End and Charlton Athletic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 9, 17:01
Preview: Preston North End vs. Oxford United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Preston North End and Oxford United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 2, 22:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F01%2Fjosh-maja.jpg "Josh Maja of West Bromwich Albion on January 1, 2025")
West Bromwich Albion 3-1 Preston North End: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Maja makes the difference
West Bromwich Albion defeat Preston North End on New Year's Day, as the Baggies sweep their visitors aside at the Hawthorns to start 2025 in style.Jan 1, 17:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F52%2Fwest-bromwich-albion.jpg "West Bromwich Albion celebrating a goal in December 2024.")
Preview: West Bromwich Albion vs. Preston North End - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between West Bromwich Albion and Preston North End, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 30, 17:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Fdanny-rohl.jpg "Danny Rohl,Sheffield Wednesday manager on August 23, 2024")
Preview: Sheffield Wednesday vs. Derby County - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Sheffield Wednesday and Derby County, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 30, 16:23
Preview: Preston North End vs. Sheffield Wednesday - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Championship clash between Preston North End and Sheffield Wednesday, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 27, 22:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Fpaul-heckingbottom.jpg "Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom on August 08, 2024")
Preview: Preston North End vs. Hull City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Championship clash between Preston North End and Hull City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 24, 12:51
Preview: Queens Park Rangers vs. Preston North End - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Queens Park Rangers and Preston North End, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 19, 23:35
Preview: Preston North End vs. Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Preston North End and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 12, 18:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F40%2Fnarcis-pelach.jpg "Stoke City manager Narcis Pelach on September 20, 2024")
Preview: Stoke City vs. Cardiff City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Stoke City and Cardiff City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 12, 10:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Fomer-riza.jpg "Cardiff City interim manager Omer Riza pictured on September 14, 2024")
Preview: Cardiff City vs. Preston North End - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Cardiff City and Preston North End, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 9, 11:30
Preview: Sheffield Wednesday vs. Preston North End - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Sheffield Wednesday and Preston North End, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 5, 13:26
Preview: Preston North End vs. West Bromwich Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Preston North End and West Bromwich Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 28, 20:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F42%2Ftom-cannon.jpg "Stoke City striker Tom Cannon celebrates on October 2, 2024")
Preview: Stoke City vs. Preston North End - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Stoke City and Preston North End, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 24, 11:37
Preview: Preston North End vs. Derby County - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Preston North End and Derby County, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 21, 13:03
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