Game 46 Job done

The first home game in the Simon Grayson era got off to a positive start with a 2-0 victory over Stevenage in front of 9000 at Deepdale today. In truth the game was over within 16 minutes by which time the home side were already 2 up.
Preston started on the front foot with Beavon firing narrowly over from 25 yards, the first goal came after 6 minutes some nice skill on the right hand side of the pitch ended with the twinkling feet of Holmes bending home a shot from 20 yards past the static Arnold in the Stevenage goal. (1-0)
Within 10 minutes the lead had doubled, a glorious cross field pass from Wroe found Holmes whose inch perfect cross found Hayhurst at the back post to volley home his third goal in three matches. (2-0)
From that moment on North End were in complete control, apart from a couple of long range shots Stevenage offered little in the way of a threat. In truth the two goals had killed the game.
Half time came and went, the early entertainment was watching a group of pigeons who thought they had found an ideal spot to rest. They were soon disturbed by Beavon's mazy run which led to King firing over from 12 yards when he really should have scored.
Tedium kicked in again although to be fair to the visitors they were having a better period of play. Finally Rudd in the home goal was forced to make a save from an Akins header, whilst at the other end a Hayhurst piledriver forced Arnold to scramble the ball to safety.
Routine win, a hint of promise for next season, job done, three points.

Preston North End 2 Stevenage 0 Att 9000