- Mike Marsh replaced Ryan Lowe as interim boss just five days ago
- This leaves the Championship club searching for their third manager of the season.
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Preston caretaker manager Mike Marsh has resigned from his role just five days after taking charge.
Marsh’s shock announcement comes after Saturday’s 3-0 defeat to Swansea City.
He had been given temporary responsibility for the club alongside coaching staff Peter Murphy and Ched Evans, following the departure of Ryan Lowe after just one game.
Lowe left his post at the Championship club after the opening game of the season (a 2-0 defeat to Sheffield United) but had been in charge since 2021.
North End defeated the Black Cats in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night but were beaten 3-0 in Wales by the Swans.
Mike Marsh has left Preston just five days after taking temporary charge of the club.
Marsh took over the role on an interim basis less than a week ago, but has since decided to step down.
Marsh did not turn up for Saturday’s post-match press duties, having informed club chiefs he would not be applying for the full-time role, nor would he be coaching the team any further.
The club confirmed his departure shortly after, publishing a statement saying: ‘On Monday 12 August, it was announced that Mike Marsh, along with Peter Murphy and Ched Evans, would take charge of the first team matches against Sunderland and Swansea City.
‘Following today’s defeat in South Wales, Mike has thanked the club for the opportunity to take charge on an interim basis but has no desire to apply for the job on a permanent basis or to take the club forward.
‘Mike will therefore leave the club with our sincere thanks and best wishes for the future.
Marsh replaced Ryan Lowe (pictured), who resigned on Monday, after three years at PNE.
The departure of Lowe and Marsh means PNE is looking for its THIRD coach of the season
“We will now focus all our time and energy on appointing a new manager and we hope to be in a position to make an announcement in the coming days.”
Preston will face Luton on Saturday at 3pm. They are currently in the relegation zone, 23rd in the Championship.