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.
17. GRAHAM WESTLEY
(Sep 15-Apr 16)...P36 W15 D4 L17 PPG 45.37%,,,Posh actually played some outstanding football under a man not known for encouraging good passing and movement within a midfield diamond, but the transfer of top scorer Conor Washington seemed to unsettle him and his decision-making became bizarre until MacAnthony lost patience. Photo: PT
18. KEITH ALEXANDER
(May 06-Jan 07)...P27 W11 D5 L11 PPG 45.68%....Another lovely man who enjoyed a bright start to his managerial career at Posh, but he was in charge of a run of seven defeats and a draw in eight competitive games when MacAnthony, who had inherited Alexander, ended his London Road stay in favour of appointing a rookie boss with a famous surname. A bit of a gamble. Photo: PT
19. MARK WRIGHT (left).
(May 05-Jan 06)...P29 W10 D9 L9 PPG 45.98%...A former LIverpool and England knew his stuff and could coach, but one poorly-judged comment caused him issues and he was dismissed for gross misconduct. Wright labelled the accusations against him as 'laughable' but he failed to turn up to defend them. Photo: Joe Dent
20. GORDON CLARK
(Apr 64-Sep 67)...P147 W57 D36 L54 PPG 46.94%...Managed Posh exclusively in Division Three. He was the club's third full-time Football League manager and was linked with the top job at Juventus before pitching up at Posh. Went on to act as chief scout at Arsenal for many years. Photo: PT