New boss earns midfielder praise

Peterborough midfielder Charlie Lee is the latest player to back new boss Jim Gannon since he took charge at London Road.

Gannon was named as the new Posh boss last week following the departure of Mark Cooper after just 13 games.

Lee has now joined Tommy Rowe in echoing his thoughts that Gannon will prove to be a success in charge of United.

He said: "Jim has been very good. He has held a couple of meetings with the players to lay down what he expects from us and we have done two really good - and really hard - days of training.

"It always takes a little while for a new manager to settle in and for everyone to get used to his preferred style of play. Jim has spoken about the tactics and the systems he likes to use and hopefully we can put them into practice."

Lee admits Gannon has his own way of working compared to former bosses Darren Ferguson and Cooper but he is enjoying working with the new boss.

"There were a few differences between the way Darren Ferguson and Mark Cooper did things," he added.

"They have been effective but haven't quite worked for us this season. Throughout my time at the club the team spirit has been great but that always takes a hit when you struggle or things happen.

"But we are still together as players and hopefully Jim coming in can be the catalyst we need.

"We have enjoyed two great years but all footballers say it is hard to forget the relegations you suffer during your career. None of us want to be in this position. We have to take things one game at a time. We can't afford to think about the future or worry about what might happen at the end of the season."