Dave Robertson becomes first managerial casualty of the new season as Peterborough get rid

Dave Robertson has been sacked as manager of Peterborough

PETERBOROUGH have sacked manager Dave Robertson.

 

Robertson was dismissed in the wake of Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Southend which left them 20th in League One.

In a statement Posh chairman Darragh MacAnthony said: "I would personally like to thank David for stepping in last season when the club was at a low point after the previous manager's departure.

"He steadied the ship, put a smile on everyone's faces again and worked tirelessly each day to improve the club's fortunes on the pitch.

 

"Unfortunately after Saturday's result and the manner of defeat, I felt it was time to take action and make a change as it had become plain to see our young squad was under-performing and playing nowhere near their potential.

"Make no mistake, our players must also shoulder responsibility for this awful start to the season which has now led to a great person losing their job."

Robertson had replaced former boss Darren Ferguson in February, initially in a caretaker capacity, before being given the job on a full-time basis in May.