Still on why he selected four centre-backs: 'It's Preston away'

Adam Drury Sun, 15 February 2026 at 5:30 am UTC·2 min read Ed Still gave a simple answer when questioned about selecting four centre-backs across his defence: "You're playing Preston away". Still raised eyebrows by selecting James Abankwah and Stephen Mfuni either side of Saba Goglichidze and Mattie Pollock at the back, with Marc Bola missing his first Championship minutes since October 18.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement While the excellent Mfuni played almost as a tucked in third centre-back,...