Peterborough boss Ferguson has 'not lost desire'

Darren Ferguson is adamant that his desire to manage remains undiminished despite Peterborough United's struggles in League One this season.

Ferguson's side finally tasted victory at the eighth attempt last weekend when they overcame Wycombe Wanderers 2-1, but they remain at the foot of the table on goal difference.

The 53-year-old told BBC Look East: "I've not lost my desire – I hate losing and that'll never leave me. I want to win every game I play.

"I've been doing this a while, and I've got some players the same age as my kids – and my kids don't listen to me generally.

"But I still feel good, I feel fit and healthy and, when I start losing that enjoyment of wanting to come in to work on a daily basis, that's when I can look at things differently."

Ferguson has guided Posh to promotion four times, three of them into the Championship, along with a trio of EFL Trophy successes during his four spells in charge across an 18-year period.

However, the club finished 18th in the table last season and Ferguson, who has also managed Preston North End and Doncaster Rovers, said their poor start to the campaign has prompted some self-doubt.

"As a manager, you lose confidence as well," he added. "You're a human being just like the players and you doubt yourself, but you've got to quickly get over that.

"My wife's brilliant, she's just completely honest which is what you want. If you're feeling sorry for yourself, she's like, 'Get on with it' – that's pure honesty."