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Doncaster Rovers Win over Peterborough United Prompts Posh to Dismiss Boss

The club said its form in League One had not matched expectations after 2 wins in 22 games, and Ryan Harley will lead the team in the interim.

  • On Saturday, Peterborough United Football Club sacked manager Luke Williams following a 2-0 home defeat to Doncaster Rovers. The board cited the team's form not matching expectations despite significant investment in the squad.
  • Williams departed after 11 months and 47 competitive matches in charge, with the team sitting 23rd in League One after winning just one of their opening seven league games.
  • Doncaster manager Grant McCann's side secured the victory with goals from Alfie May and Isaac Hutchinson, while Peterborough failed to register a single shot on target despite 14 attempts.
  • Assistant manager Ryan Harley will take temporary charge of the first team, beginning with Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash at home to Colchester United on September 22.
  • Club owner Darragh MacAnthony faces scrutiny over managerial appointments, having previously employed Darren Ferguson four times, as Peterborough seeks a replacement to reverse its league position.
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theposh.com broke the news on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
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