The Peterborough Evening Telegraph
McCann wants to restore Posh pride
Posh manager Grant McCann issued an emotional message to the club’s fans after his side’s final fixture of the Championship season.
Posh finished the campaign by posting their biggest win of the campaign, 5-0 against Blackpool at the Weston Homes Stadium to secure a 22nd place finish, four points adrift of safety.
McCann, who only took charge late in February, took to social media to insist he would do everything in his power to build a team capable of making the supporters proud again.
McCann said: “Thank you Posh fans for accepting me back into your family. Your support has been immense.
"Sorry we couldn’t quite get there, but we will do all we can to make you proud.”
McCann was pleased his team at least managed to send the home fans happy at the end of tough campaign, although he admitted he felt ‘a little embarrassed’ at a post-match lap of appreciation for a relegated side.
The Posh fans gave the players and the boss a generous reception after the final whistle.
“Sending the fans home with some positivity was a priority,” McCann said.
“And the way we played made sure we all go into the summer feeling positive.
"It was a very good performance and a very good
result against a well-organised team who have enjoyed a great season.
"All in all it was a very good day’s work.
"The result, the performance and the lap at the end of the game was for the fans as they’ve stuck with us through some difficult times.
"I felt a little bit embarrassed wandering around the
pitch at the end of the game, but the supporters deserved to be acknowledged.
"We will do all we can to make sure we wander around in much better circumstances next season.
"It took us a while to get going, but when we started to press a bit higher we got a grip of the game.
"We deservedly scored
first and at half-time we just told the players to go out and enjoy themselves and they did.
"We played some excellent football and scored some great goals.
"The front four were all excellent and two assists from perfect crosses for Harrison Burrows was very pleasing.”