Ferguson takes Preston post

Former Peterborough boss appointed at Deepdale

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Ferguson takes Preston post

Ferguson: Preston boss

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Preston have confirmed the appointment of Darren Ferguson as their new manager.

The former Peterborough boss has signed a three-and-a-half-year deal at Deepdale after being brought in to replace the axed Alan Irvine.

Skysports.comrevealed on Tuesday that the son of Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was poised to take the helm, and his new role has now been confirmed.

Ferguson left London Road in November and has been linked with a number of roles since, with the Lilywhites managing to secure his signature.

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North End dispensed with the services of Irvine in late December after a slump in form, despite reaching the play-off semi-finals last season.

Ferguson, who will be assisted by Kevin Russell and Scott Taylor, inherits a side eight points clear of the relegation places and a similar margin adrift of the top six.

The highly-rated young manager will be at the helm for the first time in Saturday's home Championship meeting with Doncaster, with a glamour FA Cup meeting with Chelsea and a rapid return to Posh to follow later this month.

A statement on the club's official website read: "The 37-year-old Scot takes charge of the Lilywhites after signing a three-and-a-half-year deal at Deepdale and brings with him his former Peterborough coaching team Kevin Russell and Scott Taylor."

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Vim Fuego (Preston North End fan) says...

I think that this is a terrible appointment. Why is Darren Ferguson a highly-rated manager? Earlier in the season Barry Fry said they would want millions in compensation if a bigger club wanted him - yet 2 months later they, in theory, sack him. This is the same type of appointment as Paul Simpson and he failed miserably. Another cheap solution by the Directors & Chairman. Also, I think I fell into a coma listening to him in his press conference yesterday - Mogadon man!!

Posted 07:05 7th January 2010

Ben Swift (Manchester United fan) says...

Darren as the same credentials as sir alex had when he was his age......next man utd manager for me :D

Posted 21:53 6th January 2010

Dave Tarttelin (Peterborough United fan) says...

all the true posh fans will give you a good reception but i can't promise you that others will sorry

Posted 21:46 6th January 2010

Barry Millar (Barrow fan) says...

Young Manager with a bad record but a Father Just up the Road with a record that beats all other Managers of the day, i wonder if Old Fergie will help out Young Fergie with some his stars that cant get in the first team at Utd, maybe Young Fergie might lend his Dad some Preston Players the way utd are playing at the moment.

Posted 21:29 6th January 2010

Basil Turner (Preston North End fan) says...

darren ferguson is great appointment for preston n.E. we should now be able to attact top class players to get us out of this division as we are the biggest club in lancashire. up the nobbers. gang

Posted 20:41 6th January 2010

Dan Woods (Preston North End fan) says...

is this really a good signing???there is no doubt that he did a fantastic job with peterborough getting them promoted twice, but they are currently bottom of the championship,which begs the question can he manage and cope in this league. i hope he can do the job for us and finally get us promotion to the promised land.it will be interesting to see if we get one or 2 man utd fringe players. just hope he doesnt get us in a similar situation like simpson left us in after he achieved success at lower levels

Posted 19:08 6th January 2010

Jeff Hampson (Peterborough United fan) says...

good luck darren i hope preston treat you better than posh did posh never gave u a chance to prove what a great manager you are and going to become

Posted 17:05 6th January 2010

Alex Scott (Preston North End fan) says...

I think he is a good manager with great credentials i hope he gets some money to spend to strengthen the squad although the board have done a good job getting darren here i still think derek shaw and the board look for investers and stand down....Alex scott

Posted 16:01 6th January 2010

Matthew Lever (Preston North End fan) says...

I wonder when Hemmings and Sir Alex did this on the golf course? Disgusting way to treat Irvine who put everything he could into our club with what we have. Hopefully Hemmings is finally going to dive into his wallet and give us some money to get out of this division the right end.

Posted 15:37 6th January 2010

Bryan Reynolds (Manchester United fan) says...

I hope this young man does well, he deserves to be given the chance to prove his real worth as a manager. GOOD LUCK.

Posted 15:03 6th January 2010

Daniel Jones (Wrexham fan) says...

Pleased to see DF getting a new job, was really gutted he wasn't handed the Wrexham job before he left for Peterborough, maybe we wouldn't still be in the Blue Square if he'd have been in charge. All the best Darren

Posted 14:40 6th January 2010

Ben Grimes (Preston North End fan) says...

i am thrilled about this move with young fergie at the helm we can get back were we need to be i cant belive we got him i think its a decent move now he can get help and experience from his father and maybe a few loan moves ;-)

Posted 14:26 6th January 2010
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