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The Sun
02-08-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Sir Alex Ferguson spotted in Cardiff stands next to former Man Utd player who never made an appearance
SIR ALEX FERGUSON was spotted watching Peterborough's season opener against Cardiff - joined by a former Manchester United player. Ferguson's was supporting his son Darren - who is in charge at Peterborough. And he was joined in the stands by Barry Fry - who came through United's academy without making a senior appearance. Sky Sports commentator Daniel Mann said: "I'm sure we're all excited to see Sir Alex here. "Another fellow former Manchester United man there in Barry Fry, who had four years there as a young player." Ferguson and Fry watched as Cardiff won the game 2-1. Fry had a storied 12-year playing career with the likes of Bolton, Luton and Leyton Orient. He finished as a player at St Albans City in 1974 and went into coaching. Fry managed Barnet, Southend, Birmingham and Peterborough - his most lengthy coaching spell between 1996-2005. He briefly returned to the Posh's dugout as joint caretaker boss before taking the role as director of football. But he was banned in 2019 for four-months for breaching an FA betting rule but later returned to his role that year. Ferugson's son Darren - who played for Peterborough for a year before retiring in 2008 - has twice managed the club. He spent three seasons from 2019 but left before making a return one year later in 2023. He kept the club up last season - finishing 18th in League One. 2
Daily Record
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Kwame Poku tells Rangers exactly why he snubbed transfer for QPR deal
The winger appeared to be closing in on a move to Ibrox but opted to stay in England Transfer recruit Kwame Poku has lifted the lid on why he chose Queens Park Rangers amid interest from Rangers after leaving Peterborough. The forward has been heavily linked with the Light Blues in the past 12 months with Posh director of football Barry Fry revealing Ibrox scouts had watched the player in action. Russell Martin appeared close to bringing the 23-year-old to the Scottish Premiership in the last month - but in the end Poku opted to remain in England and take the step up from League One to the Championship. The club took a knowing swipe at Rangers on social media - and the man himself would lift the lid on the decision. Asked by club media why he opted for QPR, he said: "I think speaking to the manager, and speaking to everyone here, the project they are building here excites me and I want to be part of taking QPR to the next level. "When I was speaking to (new QPR boss) Julien Stephan he was talking about where he sees me fitting in and where he thinks I can influence the game. That's what really attracted me. "Being 23 turning 24, I'm not quite young anymore so I want to come in and make my mark from the jump.' Chief executive Christian Nourry also claimed that the R's have seen off competition from across Europe: "His decision to join the football club today in the face of interest from Europe-competing teams abroad and Championship teams with significantly bigger budgets than us is a fantastic validation of the direction we are moving in, including a specialised focus on individual player development." It leave Rangers to search for another winger as sporting director Kevin Thelwell and boss Martin look to strengthen before the crucial Champions League qualifier against Panathinaikos next month. The club are in talks over bringing in Conor Coady to bolster the defence while Dor Turgeman is a target to boost the frontline with Hamza Igamane and Cyriel Dessers facing uncertain futures. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also on WhatsApp, where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to your phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Kwame Poku set for Rangers transfer as Russell Martin 'wins' multi-club battle for winger
Rangers have reportedly won the race to sign Peterborough winger Kwame Poku. The 23-year-old was at the centre of a huge battle for his signature with a host of Championship clubs and the continent chasing him. Advertisement Posh director of football, the legendary Barry Fry, revealed 25 clubs were in for the star. READ MORE: Rangers to 'miss out' on prime target as Ibrox club set for transfer de ja vu READ MORE: Max Aarons 'close' to Rangers transfer as Russell Martin swoops for former £20million Man Utd target But Team Talk now report 'Poku is in line to join Glasgow Rangers, with Russell Martin's side believing they have won the race.' Poku is out of contract and available on a free, although the London Road outfit will be due a compensation fee. However, Rangers can exploit the cross-border rule which they used to sign Joe Aribo for much less than Posh would receive if he went to a club in England. Advertisement Birmingham City are one of the clubs interested and reportedly offered the player £30,000 a week. Martin is yet to make a signing and the Ghana winger is seen as the ideal replacement for Vaclav Cerny, who has returned to Wolsburg after impressing on loan at Ibrox. Kwame Poku in action Poku was a standout in League One last season and scored 12 goals with eight assists, despite being plagued by injuries. Follow Record Sport on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all of the up-to-the minute breaking news, video and audio on the SPFL, the Scotland national team and beyond. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers page, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. Advertisement We're also WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here. Tune in to Hotline Live every Sunday to Thursday and have your say on the biggest issues in Scottish football.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fry hails 'David and Goliath' Wembley win for Posh
Peterborough United icon Barry Fry said his side overcame a "David and Goliath" battle as they became EFL Trophy champions for the second year running. Posh tore up the form book and beat League One champions Birmingham City 2-0 in Sunday's final at Wembley. Fry, the club's director of football, said he was proud of the players after a difficult league campaign hampered by injuries. "I might have a glass or two of wine to celebrate, or a bottle even - who knows," said Fry, who promised himself a day off on Monday. Birmingham had been overwhelming favourites to win the final, having clinched the third-tier title on Saturday and beaten Posh in the league on Tuesday. However, they found no answer to goals from Peterborough's Harley Mills and captain Hector Kyprianou in the first half. "We were, once again, underdogs and we showed our talent," Fry said. "We've underachieved this year in the league, no doubt about that. The players set their own standard and we've all fallen way below them." The occasion was dubbed the "Barry Fry final" because of his ties with both clubs, with the 80-year-old having managed Blues between 1993 and 1996. But Fry nailed his colours to the mast in the build-up to the game, firmly backing Posh to retain their trophy. "It was a nervous 55, 60 minutes because it just went on and on and on, but the lads put in a shift today and I'm proud of each and every one of them," he added. Posh supporters celebrated on the steps of Wembley and inside the ground after an agonising wait for the final whistle. Nat, 16, told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire: "There was so much relief that overcame me at the final whistle and every fan went mad. "I really thought we were going to get played off the park by a really strong Birmingham side, but that's what Posh do at Wembley - we don't lose there." Lottie, a 10-year-old fan, said she expected a "really difficult" match against Blues after Tuesday's defeat. "But we made a comeback and it was really good to watch," she said. Her dad, Andy, added: "Our boys stuck in there and ran away with it, really." Posh were backed by about 20,000 supporters inside Wembley, which had a total attendance of 71,722. The win drew them level with Bristol City as the most successful side in the competition's history. Peterborough fan Nilesh Patel, who was at the game, said: "It's brilliant for the fans, the club and hopefully the whole city." Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Peterborough upset Birmingham to retain EFL Trophy Watch: Jubilant Peterborough fans celebrate EFL Trophy win Fry wants Wembley win over former club Birmingham Peterborough United
BBC News
14-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Barry Fry hails 'David and Goliath' Wembley win for Peterborough
Peterborough United icon Barry Fry said his side overcame a "David and Goliath" battle as they became EFL Trophy champions for the second year tore up the form book and beat League One champions Birmingham City 2-0 in Sunday's final at the club's director of football, said he was proud of the players after a difficult league campaign hampered by injuries."I might have a glass or two of wine to celebrate, or a bottle even - who knows," said Fry, who promised himself a day off on Monday. Birmingham had been overwhelming favourites to win the final, having clinched the third-tier title on Saturday and beaten Posh in the league on they found no answer to goals from Peterborough's Harley Mills and captain Hector Kyprianou in the first half. "We were, once again, underdogs and we showed our talent," Fry said."We've underachieved this year in the league, no doubt about that. The players set their own standard and we've all fallen way below them."The occasion was dubbed the "Barry Fry final" because of his ties with both clubs, with the 80-year-old having managed Blues between 1993 and Fry nailed his colours to the mast in the build-up to the game, firmly backing Posh to retain their trophy."It was a nervous 55, 60 minutes because it just went on and on and on, but the lads put in a shift today and I'm proud of each and every one of them," he added. Posh supporters celebrated on the steps of Wembley and inside the ground after an agonising wait for the final 16, told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire: "There was so much relief that overcame me at the final whistle and every fan went mad."I really thought we were going to get played off the park by a really strong Birmingham side, but that's what Posh do at Wembley - we don't lose there."Lottie, a 10-year-old fan, said she expected a "really difficult" match against Blues after Tuesday's defeat."But we made a comeback and it was really good to watch," she dad, Andy, added: "Our boys stuck in there and ran away with it, really." Posh were backed by about 20,000 supporters inside Wembley, which had a total attendance of 71, win drew them level with Bristol City as the most successful side in the competition's fan Nilesh Patel, who was at the game, said: "It's brilliant for the fans, the club and hopefully the whole city." Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
