Phil Brown has returned to the dugout after being named the new manager of Peterborough Sports.
The National League North side become the 11th club of his managerial career.
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Brown is back in management just four months after being sacked by Kidderminster HarriersCredit: Getty
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The 66-year-old has been named the new manager of Peterborough SportsCredit: Getty
Brown replaces former coaching duo Michael Gash and Luke Steele at Lincoln Road after they were sacked on Wednesday.
Their exit came after a Northamptonshire Senior Cup exit to eighth tier Wellingborough Town on Tuesday.
That defeat followed a 5-0 home loss to Fylde in the league three days earlier.
As a result, Peterborough Sports find themselves bottom of the table on four points after eight matches, with just one win to their name.
Chairman Tim Woodward confirmed Brown’s appointment in an official club statement.
He told supporters: “This is an exciting time with everyone connected to Peterborough Sports.
“Phil has managed in the Premier League, Championship and beyond.
“He is someone who commands respect throughout the football world.”
The move sees Brown return to the dugout less than six months after leaving fellow sixth tier outfit Kidderminster Harriers in May.
He was dismissed by the club despite finishing third last season, missing out on promotion by just three points.
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Brown has won two promotions during his career with Hull City and Southend UnitedCredit: AFP
Kiddy were subsequently beaten in the play-offs by Chester, though, with Brown leaving the club following the defeat.
It will not be long before he is reunited with his former side as he settles in with the Turbines.
His first home league match will see the Harriers arrive as visitors on October 4.
Prior to that, Peterborough Sports are in FA Cup action this weekend.
They host Hornchurch in the second qualifying round on Saturday before returning to league action away to Southport on September 20.
Phil Brown’s managerial career
Bronw’s arrival in Cambridgeshire comes 20 years after his first senior managerial role at Derby.
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Brown guided the Tigers into the top-flight for the first time in their historyCredit: Getty
The 66-year-old had previously spent five matches as Bolton’s caretaker manager in 1999 prior to being appointed Rams boss in 2005.
He is best known, though, for his time at Hull City, where he guided the club to the Premier League in 2008.
Their play-off final victory at Wembley Stadium over Bristol City secured promotion to the top-flight for the first time in their history.
Brown followed that triumph up by avoiding relegation the following campaign.
During that season, Brown made headlines when he conducted his half-time team talk in front of the Hull supporters at the Etihad Stadium after his side was down 4-0 after the first 45 minutes.
He has since had spells in charge of Preston, Southend, Swindon and Barrow spanning all four divisions between the Championship and National League.
The 66-year-old, who has been in the dugout for over 600 competitive matches, also spent just over a year in India between 2018 and 2020, managing Pune City and Hyderabad.
Phil Brown’s managerial career
1999 – Bolton Wanderers (Caretaker)
2005-06 – Derby County
2006-10 – Hull City
2011 – Preston North End
2013-18 – Southend United
2018 – Swindon Town
2018-19 – Pune City
2019-20 – Hyderabad
2021 – Southend United
2022 – Barrow
2024-25 – Kidderminster Harriers
2025-Present – Peterborough Sports
Honours: 2008 Championship Play-Offs, 2015 League Two Play-Offs