Peterborough United FC

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Swift Posh turn to Gannon

02 Feb 2010 - 08:15:36

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Peterborough United have made a swift appointment after naming former Stockport County and Motherwell boss Jim Gannon as their new manager.

The Championship's bottom club sacked Mark Cooper after just two months in the hot-seat on Monday and wasted little time in appointing Gannon.

The 41-year-old Londoner had been available after leaving Scottish Premier League side Motherwell just six months into his reign in December.

Referring to Posh's rock-bottom position in the table, Gannon declared: "At Stockport, when I went there they were seven points adrift and we stayed up, so it can be done.

"Statistically, it looks a difficult task, but the main aim is to get three points on Saturday (against QPR), try and make a difference and bring back some positive football.

"I am sure the fans have been dispirited by some of the results of late. What everyone wants to see is players playing their football in the right way and showing their true colours.

"Once they do that, I am sure the fans will enjoy their football and it can be a more enjoyable end to the season.

"I have spoken to two or three of the players already and they know what I want to try and achieve."