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Carlisle makes PNE loan move

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Burnley defender Clarke Carlisle has joined local rivals Preston North End on a one-year loan deal until June 30, 2012.

Carlisle, 31, becomes manager Phil Brown's first signing of the summer as the Lilywhites seek to bounce straight back to the Championship following last season's relegation to League One. The centre-half featured in North End's 4-0 victory over Fleetwood Town on Wednesday evening after the Clarets gave permission to field their former captain.

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