Ex-Preston North End star axed as former Lilywhite releases 10 players after title win

Clubs are publishing their retained lists for the 2023/24 season and one former Preston North End man is now without a club.

Former Preston North End defender Joe Rafferty will not be joining his former club in the Championship next season after he was released. The 30-year-old won the League One title with Portsmouth in April and went viral for his celebrations. Pompey though have decided not to give him a new contract as they make some tough decisions ahead of their return to English football's second tier.

“There are guys who certainly deserve to get a deal because of the instrumental role they’ve played in helping us secure the League One title. That’s particularly true for Sean Raggett and Joe Rafferty, who have both been excellent. “But I have no doubt there will be a lot of interest in them, as there will for the other guys who are leaving. But it’s important that we separate the sentiment from the reality of competing in the Championship next season.

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