Ferguson spurned a pay-off to make way for the new man and a quick appointment is expected as Posh have a tough Championship match at leaders Fulham on Wednesday (February 23). The PT has compiled its own 10-man shortlist of old favourites, experienced bosses and emerging managerial prospects.
We’re talking permanent appointments here, although Posh could go for an interim manager until the end of the season.
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5. MARK BONNER
FOR: MacAnthony loves a left-field appointment and poaching a successful Cambridge United boss would appeal to his sense of mischief. Bonner has done an exceptional job at the 'Us' so imagine what he could do with a far superior playing squad. He won't be on a big wage at Cambridge so compensation could be affordable. AGAINST: He's a Cambridge United fan. He's inexperienced certainly at Championship level. The Posh job might be too big for him.
7. MICHAEL APPLETON
FOR: Highly respected coach within professional football and I'm sure Darragh MacAnthony is a fan of his style of play. He can attract good loan players and he can improve footballers quickly. AGAINST: He's under contract at Lincoln and Posh might not want to pay compensation, although they haven't had to pay Darren Ferguson off.
8. MICHAEL DUFF
FOR: He's done an outstanding job at Cheltenham Town and seems destined for bigger and better things so why not with Posh? Played at a good level so knows the game. AGAINST: He would probably have to modify his preferred style of play to appease the locals and the owners. Posh don't have a serious long throw man for a start.