Robbie Savage began his tenure as Peterborough United manager with a convincing 4-1 win over Ipswich Town Under-21s in the Jersey Mike's Trophy on Tuesday. The victory, which secured the club's progression from the group stage, featured four goals inside the opening ten minutes.
Harry Leonard scored twice, including a penalty, while Harry Ashfield and Ethan Williams also found the net. The result provides a welcome morale boost for a side currently 23rd in League One with just five points from eight games.
Savage, appointed on Friday, saw his new side race into a 4-0 half-time lead. "Started his reign at Peterborough United with a convincing 4-1 win against Ipswich Town Under-21s," he said. The performance underlined the gulf in experience, with the young Ipswich side unable to cope with Peterborough's early intensity.
With six points from six in the group, Peterborough join other qualifiers like Luton Town and Wigan Athletic in the last 32. The team will now turn its focus to league matters, with a visit to 14th-placed Leicester next on the fixtures list.
This story first appeared at Peterborough Telegraph
Robbie Savage challenged his Peterborough squad to change their mentality on October 8. The manager said his players are underachieving. "We've got to get rid of this mentality of let's stop the opposition, it's about them. No, it's about us," Savage told reporters. He wants his side to entertain over 3,200 travelling fans at Leicester. Peterborough, 23rd in League One with five points, have scored just four league goals this season. Savage described his preferred style as relentless and high-energy.
