Championship side looking for THIRD manager of season already just eight days in as boss steps down after 3-0 hammering

PRESTON are searching for their THIRD manager of the season after suffering a second managerial casualty in a week.

The Championship side began their season with Ryan Lowe in charge of the club.

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Mike Marsh has stepped down from his role as Interim Preston boss[/caption]

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Ryan Lowe was sacked after one game this season[/caption]

However, following their opening day 2-0 defeat to Sheffield United, he was given the boot.

Mike Marsh was part of the interim managerial team featuring Ched Evans and Peter Murphy which took the reigns while the club started searching for a new full-time boss.

North End saw Sunderland off in the Carabao Cup first round on Tuesday.

But after a 3-0 defeat to Swansea back in the Championship on Saturday, Marsh decided to step down.

He did not attend media duties post-match after informing the club he would not be applying for the full-time position.

A club statement read: “On Monday 12th August, it was announced that Mike Marsh, along with Peter Murphy and Ched Evans, would take charge of the first team fixtures against Sunderland and Swansea City.

“Following today’s defeat in South Wales, Mike has thanked the club for the opportunity to take interim charge, but he does not wish to apply for the job on a permanent basis or take the club forward.

“Mike will therefore leave the club with our sincere thanks and best wishes for the future.

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“We will now concentrate all our time and energy on appointing a new manager/head coach, and hope to be in a position to make an announcement in the coming days.”

Preston’s next game comes next Saturday when they host Luton at Deepdale Stadium.

Former Manchester City coach Brian Barry-Murphy is interested in taking the role, according to the Lancashire Post.

The 46-year-old previously spent three years managing Man City’s Elite Development Squad.