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Bryson was appointed captain of the north west club.

Although Preston lost the Third Division playoff final 4-2 to Wycombe Wanderers, Bryson himself scored with a spectacular overhead kick.

Two years later he led them to the Third Division title, lifting the trophy at Deepdale in front of a capacity crowd.

Bryson ended his professional league career at Rochdale, later playing for Bamber Bridge.