Ferguson Sacked.

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Darren Ferguson sensationally sacked by Peterborough United

By Simon Jones

Last updated at 11:49 PM on 09th November 2009

Shock sacking: Darren Ferguson

Darren Ferguson has been sensationally sacked by Peterborough United, despite leading the club to consecutive promotions.

Peterborough declined to comment on Monday night, but the 37-year-old was relieved of his duties after a meeting with director of football Barry Fry and chief executive officer Bob Symms.

The son of Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson had forged himself a strong reputation after leading the club up from League Two and seemingly striking up a good relationship with ambitious chairman Darragh MacAnthony.

However, the side have struggled to hold their own in the Championship, winning just two of their opening 16 fixtures, with Saturday’s 3-1 defeat at top-of-the-table Newcastle sending them bottom of the table.

Afterwards, Ferguson said: ‘We are bottom and we don’t like it, but I know what I have in that dressing room and it’s plenty of spirit and commitment.

‘We have 30 games to put things right, which is a lot of time.’

That time ran out quicker than anticipated. Ferguson signed a new four-year contract in the summer after being linked with moves to Reading, West Brom and QPR. There were rumours he was desperate to bring in another striker ahead of his next match with Sheffield United on November 21. He had won 73 of his 145 games, suffering just 40 defeats.

Ferguson has also been linked with Hull City, where Phil Brown remains under pressure, but last night sources close to the former Wolves midfielder said he had no other job lined up.

Peterborough may now look to an experienced replacement such as Peter Taylor or Steve Coppell.

I have to be honset was surprised by this considering what he has acheived at Peterborough over a short period of time. Hehas done a great job, and then he finds himself out of a job. We all know it's a results based game, but this guy has taken the club to two consecutive promotions and deserved a little more time on this. As for replacements, Peter Taylor is an excellent lower league manager, but not done much in the top 2 leagues, and Steve Coppell seems to have lost his desire for football. I think Coppell is more likely to manage Pattya United next year.

[Xangsamhua]

Brilliant topic heading, Mr Toad!

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Brilliant topic heading, Mr Toad!

I couldn't resist - I'm sure Mr BJ will be creaming himself when he sees the heading.

[bkkjames]

What will really get Mr. BJ is that young Fergie will end up at Hull. Now he will have to rednoses to go after.

[Geekfreaklover]

Goes to show how fickle football can be.

Take a team and guide them to back to back league promotions and then get the boot. Peterbourough have made a mistake here.

[Macclad]

Yep,pretty shocking.I know they are struggling in the Championship,at the moment,but you would think after back to back promotions they would be happy with survival this season,plus the fact the season is only about one third through so you would hardly think panic stations just yet !

I reckon he will get a job at a bigger club in the not too distant future but I dont mean Liverpool or Citeh !

[JUDAS]

Nearly feel of my chair reading the title

[salty]

Good attention grabber.

[Mosha]

dam_n wrong Fergie

[chavy]

This was another "mutual" sacking wasn't it Toadie ? He'll probably end up at Direby after they've had a "mutual" sacking of their own

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This was another "mutual" sacking wasn't it Toadie ? He'll probably end up at Direby after they've had a "mutual" sacking of their own

Well, Direby could be a n option I guess - but I reckn they may well give Clough a bit of time there. When you in town?

[stevymac]

being a liverpool supporter an seeing the heading had me that excited it was manchester united u were talking about i nearly prematurely ejaculated. knew it was 2 good 2 be true!

[Jimjim]

I'm waiting for the day when Alex Ferguson will sack Man United and start Ferguson FC and all his players will come play on his team.

[mrbojangles]

Brilliant topic heading, Mr Toad!

I couldn't resist - I'm sure Mr BJ will be creaming himself when he sees the heading.

You Bar Steward Toady, hook line and sinker there pally

[mrtoad]

Brilliant topic heading, Mr Toad!

I couldn't resist - I'm sure Mr BJ will be creaming himself when he sees the heading.

You Bar Steward Toady, hook line and sinker there pally

I'm so kind I even added a TAG for you as well.

[mrbojangles]

Brilliant topic heading, Mr Toad!

I couldn't resist - I'm sure Mr BJ will be creaming himself when he sees the heading.

You Bar Steward Toady, hook line and sinker there pally

I'm so kind I even added a TAG for you as well.

Didn't spot that.

I'm taking my Daughter to Middle Eastlands later, to get us kitted out. Then I have to go past somewhere james has never been. You're allowed one guess

[bkkjames]

I'm taking my Daughter to Middle Eastlands later, to get us kitted out. Then I have to go past somewhere james has never been. You're allowed one guess

Is that the place with all the trophies? You should stop by and get your picture taken while there, you are not a young man mate.

[mrbojangles]

I'm taking my Daughter to Middle Eastlands later, to get us kitted out. Then I have to go past somewhere james has never been. You're allowed one guess

Is that the place with all the trophies? You should stop by and get your picture taken while there, you are not a young man mate.

Don't need my picture taken there james. Up until a couple of years ago, i went there every season that we had a derby match.

[bkkjames]

I'm taking my Daughter to Middle Eastlands later, to get us kitted out. Then I have to go past somewhere james has never been. You're allowed one guess

Is that the place with all the trophies? You should stop by and get your picture taken while there, you are not a young man mate.

Don't need my picture taken there james. Up until a couple of years ago, i went there every season that we had a derby match.

I forgot, trophies aren't important at Manchester City United. How's the weather by the way, frightful I imagine?

[MiG16]

I'm so kind I even added a TAG for you as well.

now gone

[Geekfreaklover]

Yep,pretty shocking.I know they are struggling in the Championship,at the moment,but you would think after back to back promotions they would be happy with survival this season,plus the fact the season is only about one third through so you would hardly think panic stations just yet !

I reckon he will get a job at a bigger club in the not too distant future but I dont mean Liverpool or Citeh !

I think he will take his old man's job when Alex retires. In the meantime a Championship club would be a good gig. I think the premiership is a step to high for him at the moment. No doubt about his ability as a manager, but family conflicts may play a part.

Edited November 11, 2009 by Geekfreaklover

[bkkjames]

Yep,pretty shocking.I know they are struggling in the Championship,at the moment,but you would think after back to back promotions they would be happy with survival this season,plus the fact the season is only about one third through so you would hardly think panic stations just yet !

I reckon he will get a job at a bigger club in the not too distant future but I dont mean Liverpool or Citeh !

I think he will take his old man's job when Alex retires. In the meantime a Championship club would be a good gig. I think the premiership is a step to high for him at the moment. No doubt about his ability as a manager, but family conflicts may play a part.

Exactly, when (not if) he takes over for Brown at Hull, he won't be able to be on the touch line when he plays us.

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I'm so kind I even added a TAG for you as well.

now gone

Boooooooooo spoilsport. Typical Arsenal.

[MiG16]

a spoilsport would tag united with something like '4th place' or such

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a spoilsport would tag united with something like '4th place' or such

Someone is Pissed off.