Peterborough Northern Star statement on manager sacking
Peterborough Northern Star FC have issued a statement following the sacking of first-team manager Scott Goodwin yesterday (August 10).
Goodwin’s departure came to light when a series of text messages - reportedly between Goodwin and Star co-owner Scott Steward - were posted on the club’s Twitter account yesterday.
The messages, which have now been deleted, but which the Peterborough Telegraph has stored, highlighted a strong disagreement over the standard of the first-team squad. Both parties claimed they were misled by each other.
Star have now started the hunt for a new manager with the ability to build a squad capable of competing at United Counties Premier Division level. There is no definite date for when the UCL will start.
The Star statement, signed by Scott Steward,didn’t touch on yesterday’s events. It read: “Peterborough Northern Star would like to inform our followers that in light of unforeseeen circumstances we have made the executive decision to release our first-team manager from his role within the club.
“We would like to wish him every success in his future endeavours. Peterborough Northern Star is dedicated in setting an example for other clubs to follow and in order to do this tough decisions have to be made.
“Behind the scenes management are working hard to create a safe and positive environment at the club for our managers, players and supporters.
“Our investment in our youth policy is imperative to the club’s future success and our belief in ladies football will coninue to drive the women’s game forward.
“We as a club look forward to the new season coming into fruition with both men’s and women’s first teams leading by example on the pitch and off it.”