Peterborough United

Peterborough United
Ian Rush has stated his desire to become the new manager of Peterborough. The ex-Liverpool striker and Chester boss wants to succeed Barry Fry, who has retired after the London Road club's relegation to League Two. "I'm definitely looking to get back into football and if the opportunity to speak to Peterborough came about I would take it," said Rush. "I enjoyed my short time at Chester and know I can become a decent manager," he added on the Liverpool website. Rush resigned as manager of Chester in April after the sacking of his assistant Mark Aizelwood. The 43-year-old cited that as the "final straw" for him at the club where he took over in August 2004. Rush continued: "I love football. When I stopped playing I was not sure I could cope with management. "I've no problems in taking a job in the lower leagues. I learnt plenty in my time at Chester."

Huke sees Australia hopes dashed
Peterborough United midfielder Shane Huke's hopes of representing Australia at the Under-20s World Cup in Holland have been dashed. He has learned he requires citizenship for Australia and a passport. But the 19-year-old is not eligible for the required documentation because he spends too much time overseas. Huke only discovered his fate after making the long flight to Korea for a training camp where he was expected to link up with the Socceroos.

Woodhouse completes Hull switch
Hull City have signed Peterborough United midfielder Curtis Woodhouse on a two-year deal with an option for an additional year. The Tigers have agreed an initial fee of £25,000 for the 24-year-old which may increase depending on appearances. Hull chairman Adam Pearson told the club website: "We are delighted to make our first signing of the summer. "His determination to play for Hull ahead of many other alternatives meant we have signed a very good player."

Huke in pre-season fitness battle
Peterborough United midfielder Shane Huke is battling to be fit in time for pre-season training after fracturing his foot in Australia. The 19-year-old suffered the injury whilst out running and will now be in plaster for three weeks. It is another blow for Huke, who went to Australia to join up with the Under-21 squad, only to discover he was ineligible to represent the Socceroos. Huke will target a return by the end of June when Peterborough resume training. Posh also have an important date before the start of the new League Two season as they play Manchester United in a testimonial for owner Barry Fry on 19 July.

Posh hoping for Davies windfall
Peterborough will receive up to £500,000 as part of Simon Davies' £4m move from Tottenham to Everton. Posh get between 15 and 20 per cent of any profit Spurs make, thanks to a sell-on clause arranged when Davies left London Road for £700,000 in 2000. Fry told the Peterborough Evening Telegraph: "I'm not counting the money until the deal has gone through. "He almost moved to Everton in the January transfer window and didn't, so I'm not getting too excited just yet."

Quartet free to leave Posh - Fry
Peterborough boss Barry Fry admits that out-of-contract quartet Andy Clarke, Steve Thomson, Christopher Kanu and Simon Rea can leave London Road. However, he does not expect any of them to move on just yet. "Their contracts don't finish until 30 June, but since January they have been allowed to speak to other clubs," Fry told his club's website. "But not many clubs would pay them when I am paying them until the end of June. I don't expect to hear from them."

Vale sign Posh midfielder Sonner
Port Vale have completed the free transfer signing of Peterborough midfielder Danny Sonner. The 33-year-old impressed Vale boss Martin Foyle during a three-month loan spell at the end of last season. The Northern Ireland international's move was initially held up while he agreed his release from Posh, but the formalities have now been sorted out. Vale are also hoping to clinch the signing of another midfielder, Tony Dinning, from Bristol City.

Wright 'favourite' for Posh post
Mark Wright is thought to have emerged as a favourite for the Peterborough manager's job, although Ian Rush and Steve Claridge are also in the frame. The trio and assistant boss Jimmy Quinn have all been interviewed but Quinn has already been told he will not be boss. Posh will unveil their choice on Tuesday, with former Chester bosses Wright - who also managed Oxford - and Rush believed to be the frontrunners. Owner Barry Fry stood down as manager after the last game against Port Vale.

Posh unveil Wright as new manager
Peterborough have unveiled former England and Liverpool central defender Mark Wright as their new manager. Wright left Chester last summer, a day before their return to the Football League, and takes over after owner Barry Fry stepped down as manager. Fry revealed he had 91 applications for the position he vacated and he has decided to hand Wright the task of helping Posh bounce back to League One. Steve Claridge and Ian Rush were also interested in the post.

Bleasdale takes Peterborough role
New Peterborough boss Mark Wright has appointed Steve Bleasdale as his assistant manager. The pair worked together at Chester City, while Bleasdale also previously managed Leigh RMI. Wright told the club's website: "Steve is a very good coach and a good friend and will be a big asset. "He will entertain the lads and is very enthusiastic and I'm sure he will settle in straight away. I always wanted him as my assistant."

Posh funds limit Wright ambition
Peterborough manager Mark Wright has failed in his efforts to sign Torquay striker Adebayo Akinfenwa. Despite being out of contract, the 23-year-old could have cost a fee if the transfer had gone to a tribunal. Director of football Barry Fry said: "Mark understands and accepts my decision, but he was still extremely busy talking to potential signings. "Obviously he has a budget and if small fees are involved we will be able to back him."

Peterborough sign keeper Harrison
New Peterborough boss Mark Wright has made former Leyton Orient goalkeeper Lee Harrison his first signing since taking over at London Road. Harrison, 33, has agreed a 12-month deal and will compete with Mark Tyler for the number-one slot. "We need competition in every position and I have started with the keepers," Wright told his club's website. Harrison previously spent a spell on loan at Peterborough, playing 12 games during the 2002/03 season.

Harrison explains Posh transfer
Goalkeeper Lee Harrison has revealed manager Mark Wright was the main reason he joined Peterborough. Harrison, 34, made more than 60 appearances for Leyton Orient last season and has signed a one-year deal with Posh. "Mark Wright was one of the main reasons why I signed," Harrison told the club's website. "I have seen what his sides can do over the past few seasons and I think we could be in for a good campaign."

Purser is told he can leave Posh
Striker Wayne Purser has been told he can leave Peterborough - despite having a year remaining on his contract. "I don't see the point of Wayne sitting around and fighting for a place if he has no chance of playing," Posh boss Mark Wright told the Evening Telegraph. "I am targeting loan signings from higher division clubs." The 25-year-old has been targeted by Conference South side Weymouth - who are managed by Garry Hill, who was Purser's manager at Hornchurch. Former Barnet and Leyton Orient man Purser joined Posh last November after Hornchurch hit financial problems following the collapse of their sponsors. He has scored six goals in 26 appearances for the London Road club.

Boss Wright talks up Posh chances
Peterborough boss Mark Wright says there are reasons for supporters to be optimistic despite a poll showing most fans expect another tough season. "I understand their feelings because they are used to seeing their team struggle, but we can turn things around," he told the Evening Telegraph. "I have won a league before. It was the Conference, but there is not a lot of difference between that and League Two. "If the players give the effort I expect we can enjoy a decent season."

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