PNE are banking on a huge roar when the players come out on to the pitch on Saturday - they are employing the services of an opera singer!

Trendy operatic star Russ Watson will perform on the Deepdale turf before the Notts County game, providing inspiring entertainment to get the home fans roaring.

While it might not seem the obvious choice of entertainment to warm up the fans, PNE seem to have stumbled over a hit by employing the services of Russ.

He has made several trips to Deepdale this season, each time sending the fans into raptures with his amazing voice. On Saturday he will perform Time to Say Goodbye.

The players are expected to do a lap of honour at the end of the game.

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