Peterborough Northern Star appoint a new manager

Rankin’s promotion from reserve team boss at the club caps a stormy week for the United Counties Premier Division club which led to the departure of previous manager Scott Goodwin after an acrimonious fall-out with Star co-owner Scott Steward.

A club statement, signed off by Steward today (August 14), read: ‘Peterborough Northern Star Football Club are delighted to announce the appointment of Dwayne Rankin as our new first team manager.

“Dwayne was recently bought on board to develop our reserve team and in a short space of time he has earnt the respect of all around him,

“His ethos and management style has impressed senior figures and he is already proving to be a great clubman sharing the vision of the directors and club management team.

“After a trying week so close to the start of the season Peterborough Northern Star Football Club move forward stronger and more united.

“The club wish him all the best for the new season.”

Rankin is a well-respected local footballer. He has played for Netherton United and Oundle Town in recent seasons.