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DAN SHOCKS THE ‘BRAINLESS’ OWLS

By Scott Hunt

STAR MAN SEAN MAGUIRE Preston

SPOT ON: Daniel Johnson scores from 12 yards, below, and celebrates Preston’s first opening-day win in nine years
PICTURES: Action Images

NEW Preston manager Alex Neil thought his side were fully deserving of their victory over Sheffield Wednesday, claiming they were “better in every aspect.”
Daniel Johnson secured Preston’s first opening-day win since 2008 with a 79th-minute penalty in Neil’s first competitive game in charge following Simon Grayson’s departure for Sunderland.
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