Preston North End have confirmed the appointment of Peter Ridsdale as the club's new chairman of football.
Former Leeds chairman hopes to help club return to Championship
Preston North End have confirmed the appointment of Peter Ridsdale as the club's new chairman of football.
The former Leeds United chairman takes on the role at Deepdale after Maurice Lindsay announced his decision to step down last week on health grounds.
Ridsdale has most recently spent time working with League Two strugglers Plymouth Argyle and has also previously undertaken roles with Barnsley and Cardiff City.
He is looking forward to his new challenge with the Lilywhites and is hoping he can help the club to return to the Championship.
"I am delighted and privileged to be joining Preston North End Football Club," Ridsdale told the club's
official website.
"Preston North End is a football club that has an incredible football heritage, a large and loyal supporter base and a club that frankly ought to be competing to join the Premier League rather than playing in League One.
"I sincerely hope that working with Preston North End's existing staff and with the continued support of its fan base, I can play a part in ensuring that we return to the Championship as a minimum in the not too distant future."
In a statement on Plymouth's
official website, new owner James Brent said: "I would personally like to thank Peter for his contribution to Argyle as there is little doubt that, without his presence here during the period of administration, it is highly likely that this football club would no longer exist.
"In expressing my disappointment at Peter leaving, I fully understand the reasons why he would wish to take up the offer at Preston North End and I and everyone at Argyle wish him well for the future. Peter leaves us with our grateful thanks and he will always be a welcome visitor here at Home Park.
"We will be engaging a recruitment consultant to seek an appropriate replacement following Peter's departure."
