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Film & Video Catalogue: Item Detail

Film Number

4218

Title

PRESTON NORTH END PROMOTION FROM DIVISION II

Producer

George Eastham

Date

1951/2

Gauge

16mm

Colour

b/w & colour

Sound

silent

Running Time

8 mins 52 secs

Description

Footage from the 1950/1 football season where Preston North End secured promotion to the First Division. Crowds are seen at Preston station, awaiting the return of the team from their 3-3 draw against Southampton, the game which secured their promotion. Supporters queue at Deepdale to watch PNE play Hull City, followed by views of the game itself. Preston won 1-0, but Tom Finney's winning goal is not seen. Presentation of the shield, and scenes from a 1952 Preston Guild festival match versus Red Star Belgrade are also shown.

 

 



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