Departure of Peterborough United full-back scuppered by a change of manager and an injury

Full-back Joe Tomlinson was all set to depart Peterborough United until there was a change of manager at London Road.

By Alan Swann

Published 23rd Jan 2023, 12:28 BST

Joe Tomlinson (right) in action for Posh. Photo: Joe Dent/theposh.com.

Tomlinson had held talks with League Two play-off contenders Doncaster Rovers earlier this month, but the sacking of manager Grant McCann and the instant arrival of Darren Ferguson scuppered the move, according to the Doncaster Free Press.

Tomlinson has now picked up a hamstring injury leaving his immediate future up in the air.

Ferguson signed Tomlinson from National League Eastleigh in July 2021, but the 22 year-old has started just three league games for the club, none of them this season.

Tomlinson enjoyed a successful loan spell at League Two Swindon Town last season until injury intervened.

Ferguson wanted to assess his entire squad when he returned to London Road for a fourth time so any potential departures were put on ice.