We’ve looked at the managerial records of every Posh boss since the club entered the Football League in 1960. There have been 36 managerial appointments with an average lifespan of just under 1.8 years apiece.
Ferguson (4), Noel Cantwell (2), Chris Turner (2) and Grant McCann (2) have been appointed more than once, but who has the best points per game (PPG) record of them all?
We have calculated the below on Football League matches only based on three points per win. Caretaker-manager records have only been included if a temporary spell in charge led to a full-time appointment as in the cases of Billy Hails, Jim Iley, Mick Halsall, Steve Bleasdale and McCann.
The records of those with multiple appointments have been combined. The managers have been placed in reverse order based on their points-per-game (PPG) percentages.
5. DAVE BOOTH (right)
(Nov 90-Jan 91)....P10 W2 D5 L3 PPG 36.67%....After Mark Lawrenson's departure, his assistant Booth was appointed manager by chairman John Devaney. It wasn't a success and then Devaney was pointed in the direction of Chris Turner. Photo: David Lowndes
6. MICK HALSALL
(Dec 95-May 96)...P33 W10 D8 L15 PPG 38.38%...The club's legendary skipper oversaw a 6-1 win over York in his first game as caretaker-manager and, after more good results, he was soon given the job full-time. Unfortunately Turner sold the club to Barry Fry that summer who wanted to manage as well so Halsall reverted to coaching. He was dismissed amid a cash crisis not long into the next season. Photo: Ben Davis
7. MICK JONES
(July 88-Aug 89)...P48 W15 D12 L21 PPG 39.58%...A Posh title-winning player who succeeded Noel Cantwell after his second spell in charge. He only lasted 13 months and left after a 6-2 thrashing at Aldershot in a League Cup tie. Photo: PT
8. JACK FAIRBROTHER (back row, 3rd left).
(Jan 63-Feb 64)...P52 W17 D13 L22 PPG 41.63%...A Posh goalkeeper in their Midland League days when he was player-manager. Steered Posh to safety in Division Three after returning to London Road. Photo: Rowland Hobson