GRAHAM Westley has urged Peterborough fans to judge him on results, not reputation.

His appointment in the Posh hot-seat has not gone down too well with supporters – but Westley wants them to ignore the "myths" about his coaching methods.

"Whatever cynicism and scepticism there is about me will hopefully change when people see the drive, verve and energy from my team," he said ahead of tomorrow's trip to Bradford.

"Fans shouldn't judge me on what they think I'm about, they should judge me on what they see from my team. Actions will always speak louder than words.

"I have had lots of messages from Stevenage fans since the news broke that I was coming to Peterborough. They have thanked me for the entertainment, the goals and the trophies we enjoyed together.

"I want the same here. We want to deliver exciting football, goals and wins. I pride myself on finding a way to win football matches – it's not an easy thing to do at any level."

Westley paid for his own flights to meet Posh chairman Darragh MacAnthony at his Florida home and said they talked for 15 hours.

He said: "Some people told me that the chairman can be difficult to work with. But what I see is a man full of enthusiasm and full of passion for his club.

"His knowledge of the game is vast. Of course he will have his input but it will be input that still allows me to manage.

"He is an inspirational man and as he has helped assemble so much talent, I don't have a problem with him expecting us to do well."

Westley takes over a side still finding their feet with eight points from the first eight games but promotion remains the aim.

He said: "I'd be surprised if we are not there or thereabouts towards the top of the table by the end of the season. If we're not, I'll probably be sacked."

Posh will be without winger Jermaine Anderson, who starts a three-match ban after losing an appeal against his red card in the Walsall game last week.

The teenager was dismissed after accidentally throwing a water bottle which ended up in the crowd. The club were furious that it was deemed to be violent conduct – a decision later upheld by the Football Association.