Preston appoint Bradford boss Alexander

Preston North End have appointed Bradford City boss Graham Alexander as their new manager.The 54-year-old replaces Paul Heckingbottom at Deepdale after he was sacked following six defeats from their opening seven Championship games this season.Alexander made 372 league appearances across two spells with the Deepdale side as a player."It's a special feeling to be named manager of this football club. After speaking to Preston, I knew this was the place I wanted to be," he told the club website.Mor