Melle Meulensteen

According to reports PNE have cancelled his contact immediately by mutual consent. Didn't think he was half bad at the Axe, not that I expect him to return here.

Signed for RKC Waalwijk. Slightly strange, makes one wonder if he didn't make too positive an impression here/Preston.

Many supporters have expressed their surprise at his departure on PNE online and thought that he had a future at Preston.

Homesick ? Just a thought, it happens.

His dad started working at United in 2001, so Melle has presumably lived over here since he was about 2, so unlikely.

Alex Neil says its so he can have a chance of playing (obviously didn't rate him that highly)
https://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/preston-north-end/preston-boss-alex-neil-reveals-reasons-for-melle-meulensteen-s-exit-1-8977175

Strange one thought he had potential however like many in the midfield at North End a bit lightweight, lads got plenty of ability, suspect the Dutch league will suit him more skill than graft

I'm not so sure about lightweight but he did at times look like he could just about be arsed. Her could certainly play though and we could do with a player like him at the moment imo. Good for a goal too.

I also see that Josh Westwood had signed for Garstang.