Rotherham appoint Posh coach Tonge as assistant

Dale Tonge during his time as Peterborough first team coachImage source, Getty Images
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Dale Tonge has also coached at Barnsley and Hearts

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Rotherham United have appointed Peterborough United first team coach Dale Tonge as their assistant manager.

The 40-year-old spent six years with the Millers as a player and returns to South Yorkshire after three years with Posh.

Kevin Russell has re-joined Peterborough's coaching staff, external after Tonge's exit.

"I've worked under a lot of successful managers and understand what is needed to win promotions and be successful, and I want to bring that experience here to help the gaffer and the lads," Tonge told the Rotherham club website., external