Peterborough director of football Barry Fry has praised former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson for taking on a “tremendous challenge” by joining League Two side Notts County.

Peterborough chairman Darragh MacAnthony has insisted that manager Darren Ferguson will stay at the club despite an approach from Reading.

Celtic boss Gordon Strachan has been told to stump up £15m if he wants to land Peterborough aces Craig Mackail-Smith, George Boyd and Aaron McLean.

Tottenham are yet to decide whether to make an improved offer for West Ham striker Craig Bellamy after an initial bid, believed to be around £6m, was turned down.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp believes clubs will want to cut their wage bills when the transfer window opens, raising hopes of bringing players to White Hart Lane on loan.

PETERBOROUGH director of football Barry Fry believes Rafael Benitez’s proposal for reserve teams to play in the Football League “would never happen in a million years”.

Peterborough director of football Barry Fry believes Rafael Benitez’s proposal for reserve teams to play in the Football League “would never happen in a million years”.

IT’S car crash telly of the most lurid kind but a glimpse of ‘Big Ron Manager’ on Sky has left me gasping for more.

Ron Atkinson is to continue his return to football at Peterborough after ending his alliance with Swindon.

Peterborough have announced the sacking of manager Mark Wright on the grounds of gross misconduct.

Peterborough manager Mark Wright has been suspended by the League Two club pending an internal investigation.

BAYERN MUNICH midfielder Michael Ballack has moved to end speculation he could join Manchester United. And Bayern insist United have not made an offer for the Germany captain.

Manchester United defender Phil Neville felt his side’s 6-0 drubbing of Peterborough provided the perfect warm-up for their Far East tour.

LIVERPOOL had to call on skipper Steven Gerrard as they struggled to break down a brave TNS side in the second leg of their Champions League first qualifier last night.

Peterborough today unveiled Mark Wright as their new manager as they prepare for life in Coca-Cola League Two.

Torquay surprisingly dropped into Coca-Cola League Two today as MK Dons avoided a second-successive relegation thanks to a 2-1 win over Tranmere at the National Hockey Stadium.

League One leaders Luton suffered a shock 3-1 defeat at the hands of mid-table Barnsley as they failed in their bid to extend their lead at the top of the table.

Defender Guy Branston scored for both sides as the Coca-Cola League One clash between Peterborough and fellow strugglers Wrexham ended 2-2.

West Ham manager Alan Pardew has problems in defence following Calum Davenport’s surprise return to Tottenham.

Wycombe will soon begin the search for a new manager after former Arsenal and England captain Tony Adams today quit his post for “personal reasons”.

IT’S a seasoned smile Dan Connor wears as he talks about his career. They say football can be a cruel game but the Waterford United keeper has experienced that cruel side more than most.

Football League clubs in England have been challenged to win a £1m (€1.5m) jackpot by scoring a record number of goals between them this season.

Sunderland defender Gary Breen has targeted the FA Cup fifth round clash with former club Birmingham for his comeback – provided that the weather does not get in the way.

Former Liverpool and Aston Villa striker Stan Collymore is keen to make a playing comeback next year.

Stress on club bosses is increasing and at least 14 have been diagnosed with minor heart problems, according to League Managers Association chief executive John Barnwell.

Glenn Roeder's condition was described as "stable" by West Ham officials after he was taken to hospital following his side's 1-0 win over Middlesbrough.

IF the example of Cork City new boy John O'Flynn is anything to go by, then the collapse of the ITV Digital deal with the Nationwide League is definitely going to benefit their Irish counterparts.

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has wasted little time in beginning the rebuilding process at Old Trafford for next season by swooping to sign young goalkeeper Luke Steele from Peterborough.

A break in rain rescued this match from postponement, but the pitch, which Peterborough boss Barry Fry boasts is ‘the worst in the league,’ looked terrible, a fact likely to trouble Newcastle more than the Second Division side.

Birmingham City were put up for sale by David Sullivan today only days after the First Division club’s majority shareholder declared he was ‘‘worn out’’ by the abuse he has received from supporters.