Fans couldn’t believe what they were seeing on Monday evening when a non league boss got sacked as an angry exchange of messages is posted online.
In what has been described by Peterborough Today as a ‘bizarre episode’, the Peterborough Northern Star’s club Twitter account was hacked by someone who had access to text messages between manager Scott Goodwin and club co-owner Scott Steward.
A series of now deleted ‘abusive’ messages between the two were vented out publicly on the social media side, however neither of the two has denied they are genuine.
What was seen was a chairman sharing his frustration with his manager’s failure to build what he viewed as a competitive side, despite only being appointed back in May 2020.
The manager received personal insults and accusations from the chairman, while being disappointed over the ground development promises not being kept.
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Peterborough Today state that Goodwin denies posting any messages on Star’s Twitter account.
Steward was already not satisfied after his side suffered a 4-3 pre-season defeat to a young Kettering Town team. The United Counties League season is expected to start in September, but Steward was concerned that current squad will struggle.
Steward has since sacked Goodwin and the co-owner is expected to issue an official club statement on the 11th of August 11.
Other reports from Peterborough Today claim that Seb Hayes, who resigned as manager of Wisbech Town in December 2019, held discussions with Steward about the taking up the role to replace Goodwin.
However the Peterborough Northern Star co-owner dismissed rumours re Seb Hayes returning to the club as a ‘total lie’.
Goodwin came in, released every player of last season’s squad, and brought in players he knew that were sure to do a better job for the upcoming campaign.
Now it looks like they won’t be able to have a chance of playigng any leagues games with the players he had signed now expected to depart following Goodwin’s sacking.
Goodwin informed last season’s squad of their release via WhatsApp, and it was on Monday (10 August) that he was sacked by text message.
A statement from Peterborough Northern Star read: “PNS Social Media Activity.
Due to the improper conduct of a a club official prior to this evening, inclusive of social media posts and professional manner we have decided to part ways with the first team manager.
“This resulted in a series of private messages being publicly posted, some containing some personal information, which will cause confusion and concern, and we sincerely apologise for this.
“The PNS committee had lost control of the social media accounts, as the individual had blocked all other users and changed security settings. This has now been resolved.
“We would like to make it clear that Paolo Iantosca had no involvement with these posts, and will continue to form part of our media team.
“It seems we put our trust in the wrong person, and this will be a big learning curve for the new set up at the club. We can only be honest and appreciate the support the club has.”
Manager Scott Goodwin has added: “There’s so much more…. never known a man like that ever, liar after liar, he’s now ringing the players that was no good 6 hours ago asking them back, and wait for it.
“Telling them I’ve now harass some women from the lady’s team WOW
You couldn’t make it up.”
Fans reacted as the non league boss was sacked as angry exchange of messages is posted online…
Can’t believe it lasted so long!
The writing was on the wall after the first leaked revelation via WhatsApp
Unfortunately you only have yourselves to blame
— Chris (@poshbox8) August 10, 2020
Yeah, definitely not the manager at fault ?♂️
— Simon Davidson (@ImNotIan) August 10, 2020
Surely your Chairman should step down for his part in this sorry mess … even if it’s just for his awful illiterate messages sent to the manager , awful example for the youth section.
— All the badges but no idea Dave (@Allthebadgesbu1) August 10, 2020
It’s happened now, move on and prosper! I along with my family have so many special memories and will always love PNS, good luck, just enjoy it! PS. Look after Shay he is one special guy! ❤️⭐️⚽️
— Gillian Zirpolo (@GillZip1975) August 10, 2020
This @PNSFC_official Chairman trying to formulate a sentence via text. #shambles pic.twitter.com/fQ83fdLEMK
— El Blanco (@nodnarb97) August 10, 2020
Not great to see for all the youth players families. Should do better guys.
— George Enright (@Enright2214) August 10, 2020
Next management team pic.twitter.com/nGq8rVD8gG
— Craig Robinson (@robbo23687) August 10, 2020
One guy as in Scott Steward it’s there to see how much he lies
— Junior Mc (@JuniorM44046238) August 11, 2020
Gutted , my lad will be looking for a new club again now , I’d personally like to thank @ScottGleftfoot for his belief in my son and giving him a great opportunity.
— Darren Jones (@dazj72) August 10, 2020
@PNSFC_official – becoming a modern day Footballers Wife’s. Every week there’s a new episode..Surely there’s a TV crew down there filming all this as a documentary…
— Jay Vernalls (@JayVernalls) August 10, 2020
watching @PNSFC_official twitter unfold like pic.twitter.com/U9Xo3idBYq
— ✨ erin ✨ (@larham_17) August 10, 2020
Following @PNSFC_official tweets. No one comes out well from this. Very Lionel indeed #messy pic.twitter.com/xJyE3sQ70E
— Farcet United FC (@FarcetU) August 10, 2020
What on Earth is going on @PNSFC_official ??!! Wow ?? talk about controversial ??♂️
— Scott Gardner ♣️♦️♠️♥️ (@scottgardner100) August 10, 2020
Club looks like a mess atm? chairman only recently taken over as well.
— Kyle (@Kyle_Irving1) August 10, 2020
Looks like @PNSFC_official are having a great start to the season… ??
— Curtis Avery (@Curtisjavery) August 10, 2020
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