Preston North End: Club shirt to honour Sir Tom Finney

Preston North End have released a limited-edition shirt to honour club legend Sir Tom Finney

Preston North End have revealed a limited edition shirt in memory of Sir Tom Finney that will be worn by the first team later this month.

The Lilywhites will wear the shirt for their match with Middlesbrough on 14 February, the 10th anniversary of Finney's death.

The England international made 472 appearances over a 20-year career with at Preston, scoring 210 goals.

For every shirt sold, £10 will be donated to the Alzheimer's Society.

The shirt will incorporate a "splash" design, inspired by a famous photo of Finney taken at Stamford Bridge in 1956, and on which a statue at the club's Deepdale ground is based.

Underneath the collar on the back of the shirt, lettering will read "Sir Tom Finney" and will also feature the footballer's appearance and goal-scoring statistics for his only club.

Finney helped Preston finish runners-up in the old First Division twice during the 1950s when they also reached the FA Cup final.

Club secretary Ben Rhodes told BBC News the kit was a chance to remember Finney's impact on the city of Preston, while also allowing the club "to support a charity he passionately backed during his life".

The shirts worn by the first team for the Middlesbrough match will be auctioned off and the proceeds from this will also go to the Alzheimer's Society.

"Members of Sir Tom's family will join us on the evening of the game as we remember him on what we hope will be a special occasion," Mr Rhodes said.

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