FERGIE’S KEEN TO SEE POSH MAINTAIN STATUS...
DARREN Ferguson wished Peterborough “good luck” in their fight for Championship survival after resigning as manager.
A poor run of form since the turn of the year saw Posh slide down the table and Ferguson, who led the club to promotion from League One last season, offered his resignation in a phone call to co-owner Darragh MacAnthony last Sunday.
Grant McCann has since been appointed (see page opposite), but MacAnthony said of Ferguson: “Myself and my two partners regard Darren as one of the greatest managers of this football club, most certainly in the modern era.
“The success we have enjoyed with him at the helm has been unrivalled and he will always be described as a legend by myself and my partners.
“The financial constraints he had to work under due to the impact
of no supporters inside the stadium was something that nobody could have foreseen, and he dealt with that in such an admirable and methodical way.
“He created a working environment that the players enjoyed despite the restrictions and he deserves enormous credit for that and the success we enjoyed.”
Ferguson released a statement via the League Managers Association that read: “After working tirelessly and winning promotion to the Championship, I genuinely hope that the club can find a way to remain there.
“Thank you to the players and staff, who were committed to the task in hand. I would also like to express my respect for Darragh MacAnthony who has shown endless support and commitment to Peterborough United throughout the years.
“Wishing them good luck for the future.”