Darren Ferguson been installed as Preston boss on a three-and-a-half year contract but conceded comparisons would always be made with his father, Sir Alex, who has won 11 Premier League titles, five FA Cups, three League Cups and two European Cups since taking over at Manchester United in 1986. "I'm very, very ambitious and with my name I cannot afford to fail.

"Pressure is there in any walk of life but you've got to try and be successful.

"If you win enough games you will be fine, if you don't then you will be under pressure.

"But Preston have generally given their managers a chance. History suggests that and that was a big part of me coming here.

"The club has a fantastic tradition, is very stable and has a good base of Championship players with a mix of experience and youth."

The famous Lancashire outfit have not been in the top flight since 1961 but Ferguson is determined to end that run.

He added: "Hopefully we can go one better and get to the promised land (of the Premier League).

"We are eight points off the play-offs with a game in hand and that bodes well.

"The aim definitely is to get there and, along with winning games, my philosophy is to entertain and that's never going to change.

"The fans work all week, they pay their money, and I want them to be proud of watching Preston."

Kevin Russell and Scott Taylor, who were part of Ferguson's backroom staff at Peterborough, have also joined North End.

Ferguson said: "That was key. Kevin and I go way back and Scott is a very good coach."