Former Posh boss rules himself out of running for Cobblers job
It always seemed fanciful but Darren Ferguson has confirmed that he has zero interest in taking the Northampton Town job.
A report surfaced last month claiming Ferguson was ‘poised’ to replace Nolan should the Cobblers boss be dismissed. Whilst he remained in post at the time, Nolan left Sixfields earlier this week, the club confirming they ‘parted company’ with the former Newcastle and West Ham captain on Monday afternoon.
Ferguson, widely regarded as the most successful manager in Peterborough’s history having won four promotions – three of them to the Championship – and three EFL Trophies across four spells at Posh, was reportedly one of the favourites for Nolan’s job.
However, when contacted by the Peterborough Telegraph about the prospect of swapping Posh for Cobblers, Ferguson said it was ‘a definite no’, putting an end to any remote chance of him stepping across the county border.
The 54-year-old, son of former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, is currently out of work after his fourth spell at London Road ended with him being sacked in October. Luke Williams was named as his replacement.
Other names reportedly in the frame for the Northampton job include Ryan Lowe, Alan Sheehan and Andy Peaks. Colin Calderwood has taken training this week, supported by Ian Sampson, after he was named Nolan’s replacement on an interim basis.