Peterborough United

Peterborough v Accrington
Peterborough winger Adam Newton is doubtful with a calf injury and Peter Gain is out with groin trouble. On-loan defender Ben Turner is still struggling with a bruised foot, but Aaron McLean is in line for his debut. Accrington have Leam Richardson back after he missed the Johnston's Paint penalty shoot-out win against Blackpool through suspension. Michael Welch is a doubt with a knock, while Rob Elliot and Ian Dunbavin battle it out for a place in goal.

Taylor takes Posh coaching role
Peterborough have appointed former Leyton Orient and Darlington manager Tommy Taylor as their first-team coach. Taylor has left his job as manager of Southern League leaders King's Lynn to take up his role at London Road. He will work with manager Keith Alexander following Gary Simpson's recent switch to a chief scouting role. Director of football Barry Fry told Peterborough's website: \"Keith and I are delighted he is on board and part of an impressive management team.\"

New Posh coach focused on defence
Peterborough boss Keith Alexander feels one of the most important jobs of new first team coach Tommy Taylor is to help his defence tighten up. \"He was a good defender who played for good sides. He's an FA Cup winner and we'll use his experience,\" Alexander told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire. \"We have been letting in sloppy goals so that is the area that he will focus on to start with. \"He will begin work with players on the training ground on Tuesday.\"

Peterborough v Rotherham
Peterborough are set to welcome back winger Adam Newton who has missed the last two games with a calf injury. On-loan Coventry duo Liam Davis and Ben Turner have been given permission to play in the competition. Rotherham are boosted by the return of Gregor Robinson (knee), and Martin Woods and Eugen Bopp from suspension. They compensate for the loss of on-loan duo Scott Wiseman and Dave Hibbert who have been denied permission to play by parent clubs Hull and Preston.

Peterborough boss praises Huke
Peterborough boss Keith Alexander has praised Shane Huke for his contribution to the club's recent success. The 21-year-old midfielder has come into the team following injuries to the likes of Peter Gain and Adam Newton. \"Shane has come into the side and has done well as I expected him to as he is a very good young player,\" Alexander told SSB. \"I liked what I saw of him in pre-season and he has taken that form now into our competitive games.\"

Peterborough sign left-back Smith
Peterborough United have signed left-back Adam Smith on loan from Southern League leaders King's Lynn. Smith, 21, moves to London Road on loan until January when Peterborough expect to complete a permanent move. Smith previously played under recently appointed Posh coach Tommy Taylor when he was in charge of the Linnets. \"Tommy knows the player very well. We believe he is a player who can improve us as a team,\" Posh boss Keith Alexander told his club's website.

Peterborough v Torquay
Peterborough have signed defenders Ben Turner and Craig Morgan on loan and both will be in the squad. Liam Davis (shin) is a doubt but Peter Gain (groin), Trevor Benjamin (back) and Jamie Day (calf) are available. Torquay are waiting on the fitness of left-back Stevland Angus, who is struggling to overcome a knee injury. United are again set to be without skipper Craig Taylor after he suffered a thigh strain after only recently returning from a back injury.

Yeo continues comeback for Posh
Peterborough United striker Simon Yeo is to step up his comeback from injury in a friendly on Wednesday. Yeo, 32, has been sidelined since fracturing a cheekbone in a game against Bury at the start of September. He has returned to training and been pencilled in to play for 45 minutes in the friendly against Walsall. Posh boss Keith Alexander told his club website: \"He is a fit lad and has been working hard in the gym. But it is important to remain patient with him.\"

Peterborough v Chester
Peterborough striker Aaron McLean is suspended so Trevor Benjamin or Lloyd Opara will partner Danny Crow up front. Midfielder Jamie Day is still out after a freak training-ground accident but winger Adam Newton and defender Guy Branston return from suspensions. Chester boss Mark Wright has no fresh injury concerns. Defender Sean Hessey missed training at the end of the week with illness, making him a minor doubt, but he should still be available.

Posh sign stop-gap keeper on loan
Peterborough have signed Huddersfield goalkeeper Paul Rachubka on a seven-day emergency loan. The former Manchester United stopper, 25, will go straight into the squad for Posh's meeting with Lincoln. Posh were granted permission to sign Rachubka by the Football League after Mark Tyler's ankle injury left them short of goalkeeping cover. Former first-choice at Huddersfield, Rachubka fell down the pecking order due to Matt Glennon's form.

Barnet 1-0 Peterborough
Adam Birchall clinched a third successive win for Barnet. He struck after 13 minutes when Nicky Bailey released Barry Cogan and his cross found Birchall who turned before firing past Posh keeper Paul Rachubka. Barnet should have gone in at 2-0 up, Dean Sinclair failing to hit the target when put through in stoppage-time. Liam Hatch should have sealed it at the end, but he completely missed his kick from Birchall's cross as Barnet failed to win by a bigger margin. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Barnet: Flitney, Bailey, King, Gross (Charles 31), Sinclair, Graham, Yakubu, Devera, Puncheon (Hatch 87), Cogan, Birchall. Subs Not Used: Jaimez-Ruiz, Warhurst, Vieira. Goals: Birchall 13. Peterborough: Rachubka, Arber, Holden, Branston, Morgan, Gain, Butcher (Smith 66), Stirling (Yeo 55), Crow, Newton (Benjamin 78), Mclean. Subs Not Used: Futcher, Day. Att: 2,958 Ref: K Hill (Hertfordshire).

Fry wants new players to relocate
Director of football Barry Fry says Peterborough will only sign new players if they are willing to move within 10 miles of the club. Posh chairman Darragh MacAnthony will provide the funds and Fry is looking to bring in players during January. Fry told SSB: \"Whoever we sign needs to be prepared to relocate and move within 10 miles our ground. \"We want players are committed and that means settling nearby.\"

Boyd moves to Posh in record deal
Peterborough United have clinched the signing of Stevenage midfielder George Boyd for a Conference record transfer fee of £260,000. The 21-year-old, who has scored eight goals for Stevenage this season, will join Peterborough on 8 January. \"George is highly rated and has been extremely sought-after,\" Peterborough director of football Barry Fry told the club's official website. \"We're delighted to secure his services. He's an exciting prospect.\" Boyd has made more than 100 first-team starts for Stevenage, and has been attracting attention from Football League clubs since July 2005. Stevenage chairman Phil Wallace, who turned down an offer from the same club before Christmas, said he had little choice but to let Boyd leave once Posh had agreed to pay the asking price. \"We promised George that if the right offer came in and he wanted to go we wouldn't stand in his way,\" he told Stevenage's official website. \"Peterborough have made George a fantastic offer which he wants to accept and they've met our valuation so we have to keep our promise, and allow him to move on and test himself against League opposition. \"We can't keep denying a youngster his chance of playing in the League or nobody would ever sign for us again.\" Stevenage signed former Tottenham trainee Jamie Slabber last week, and the 22-year-old could make his debut against Aldershot.

Falkirk sign Posh defender Holden
Falkirk have signed 27-year-old right-back Dean Holden from Peterborough for an undisclosed fee. Holden passed a medical but is unavailable for Monday's meeting with Dundee United as his registration has not come through from the English FA. Falkirk head coach John Hughes told his club website: \"We have been tracking the player for some time. \"He fits the bill as player who is a real leader on and off the park and he comes to us at the peak of his career.\" Holden began his career with Bolton Wanderers, but he only made 21 appearances and moved to Oldham Athletic in 2002 after a successful loan spell. He became a regular at Boundary Park before moving on to Peterborough in June 2005. I \"We are delighted to have concluded business with Peterborough United, where I know he was highly rated,\" said Hughes. \"All my contacts down south have been very complimentary about his ability and character.\" Peterborough director of football Barry Fry accepted that Holden's ambition lay above Coca-Cola League Two. \"Dean Holden has agreed personal terms and completed his medical,\" Fry told his club's official website. \"I offered Dean a new contract several months ago, but he didn't sign. \"And, after speaking to his agent, it was obvious he wanted to play at a higher level. \"We didn't want to stand in his way. I would like to thank Dean for his contribution and wish him all the best in his career. \"He has been a good servant to this football club.\"

Posh departure surprises Holden
Defender Dean Holden admits he was surprised that Peterborough United were willing to sell him to Falkirk. Holden told SSB: \"I had been bought a house in the area and only moved in at the end of August. \"But I am not in a nine to five job and things can change quickly. The club accepted a bid which showed me I was no part of their future plans.\" Holden's contract was due to expire in the summer and had begun the season as Peterborough skipper.

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