Preston North End has parted ways with manager Paul Heckingbottom. The club confirmed his departure on Sunday. Preston is sitting in the relegation zone of the Championship after losing six of its first seven games this campaign. Heckingbottom was appointed at Preston last year. He was previously in charge of Sheffield United. The team will be led by a Premier League cult hero in the interim role. The decision stems from a difficult beginning in this year's league campaign.