Peterborough United's rivals appoint a head coach recently sacked by a League Two club

Peterborough United’s local rivals Cambridge United have appointed Neil Harris as their new head coach.

By Alan Swann

Published 6th Dec 2023, 21:13 BST

Neil Harris. Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images.

Harris, who was recently sacked by League Two side Gillingham, replaces Mark Bonner who was dismissed by Cambridge just three weeks after a 5-0 thrashing at Posh.

Harris has previously managed Millwall and Cardiff City. He steered Millwall to promotion from League One via the play-offs in the 2016-17 season.

Cambridge have been in freefall in League One, losing their last three games to drop to 18th place, but they did beat Fleetwood 4-0 in the FA Cup last weekend.

Harris will make his debut in the dugout in a League One game at Charlton Athletic on Saturday.