Manager Graham Westley parts company with Peterborough

Peterborough manager Graham Westley has left the club following Saturday's home defeat to Scunthorpe.

The Sky Bet League One outfit sit 14th in the division, with two games remaining.

Former Stevenage boss Westley was appointed last September but could not see the season out.

Former Peterborough favourite Grant McCann takes over from Westley for the final two matches of the season, against Shrewsbury and Blackpool.

McCann, who quit as a player at the end of last season and has since been on the Peterborough coaching staff, may have a chance to stake a claim for the position.

The club said the decision on who should succeed Westley will not be rushed.

A statement on Peterborough's official website said: