In this series, Ron Atkinson decides to get involved in the Peterborough United Football Club, where he’ll see if he can use his years of experience in football to turn things around in the faltering lower league club. Even though Ron is the primary focus of the series, a lot of information will be revealed about the club, as well as how they prepare for upcoming games.
Peterborough manager Steve Bleasdale begins to resent Ron's presence at the club and accuses him of interference and trying to take on more than an advisory position. To make matters worse, with the team losing to weaker opponents and players having bust-ups in the changing rooms, the footballing stalwart starts to seem more of a hindrance than a help.
Footballing stalwart Ron Atkinson finds himself clashing with Peterborough United caretaker manager Steve Bleasdale once more, when the team come up against tough competition as they strive to attain a play-off position.
While Peterborough United's players try to hold on to a play-off position as the season nears its end, caretaker manager Steve Bleasdale feels the pressure of the team's recent poor performances and launches into an explosive dressing-room tirade. With just minutes to go before kick-off, he makes a shocking announcement.
As the pundit's time at Peterborough comes to an end, he reflects on a turbulent time at London Road, and whether he has done enough to secure them a play-off position.
Big Ron's time at Peterborough United may have ended, but the Posh weren't his first port of call. He first tried to help Swindon Town turn their season around.