Jamal's short-term deal suits the club and player

North End manager Paul Heckingbottom believes the deal for Jamal Lewis works for everyone.

- by George Hodgson

Paul Heckingbottom gives instructions during a drinks break at Southampton on Saturday

The day before Saturday's 2-0 win at Southampton, PNE announced the signing of the left-back on a free transfer.

Lewis, 27, saw his five-year stint at Newcastle United come to an end in the summer and was on the search for a new club.

During his time with the Magpies, Lewis had loan spells at Watford and most recently, Sao Paolo.

A two-month contract has been signed at Deepdale and Lewis came off the bench for 20 minutes at St Mary's, for his North End debut, and was likely to be involved again last night at home to Swansea, after the Lancashire Post went to press.