Peterborough United confirm return of Grant McCann

Peterborough United have confirmed the appointment of Grant McCann as the club’s new boss on a two-and-half year contract.

McCann returns to the Weston Homes Stadium after managing Posh from 2016 to 2018. United have been looking for a new boss since the resignation of Darren Ferguson last weekend. 

The Sandy Row native departed Hull City earlier this month despite successive victories in Sky Bet Championship action against Blackburn Rovers and AFC Bournemouth with both coming with clean sheets.

Peterborough came into this weekend second from bottom in the Championship, eight points from safety following Wednesday nights 2-1 defeat to league leaders Fulham. 

The 41-year-old had watched his former club Hull lose 2-0 to Barnsley who picked up their first away win of the season on Tuesday and it’s now clear that he was casting an eye on Saturday’s opponents. 

McCann also represented the Posh as a player, making 159 appearances.

He will be assisted at Posh by Cliff Byrne, a former team-mate at Scunthorpe United and long-term number two of the 41-year-old.

McCann's previous stint at Posh ended following a run of seven games without a win.

Peterborough lost 3-0 to Hull City on Saturday in McCann’s first game in charge. They face Manchester City next weekend in the FA Cup fifth round. 

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