That Tees Business thing is an advertising and publicity racket. When Preston was seeking election they had him as 'man of the year' etc. They do a lifestyle one as well, horrible publications. The same firm was also awarded a contract to do the Boro Council magazine shortly after Preston became Mayor. The details around that were kept quiet and the Council got in trouble for withholding information about the contract.
With regards to Preston being a Boro fan, is there actually any evidence of this - as in being a real fan?
Whatever one thinks of Preston, it doesn't like he can lead a local authority. He's no Ray Mallon