Steve Bleasdale has been given permission to appoint Andy Legg (pictured below) as his number two until the end of the season.

Bleasdale told theposh.com: 'I asked Barry if I could make Andy Legg my assistant until the end of the season and he agreed. Andy has been helping out two days a week and has watched the opposition for me.

'Andy will now be coming in every day and helping me on match days. It will enable me to concentrate on the team for the weekend during the week while Andy looks after other duties for me.'

The Posh boss has also called on the club's supporters to turn out in force for Saturday's local derby clash with Northampton Town at London Road with a big crowd anticipated.

'I know we have underachieved in the last five games, but the players and I need your support against Northampton on Saturday so please come and get behind us. Help us beat our arch rivals!

'The fans have been magnificent to me. I am sure Northampton will bring over 3,000 fans and I want the Posh fans to win the battle in the stands and I want the players to win the battle on the pitch,' Bleasdale added.

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