THE Gary Bowyer era got off to the best possible start as Bradford City grabbed a 3-1 home victory over play-off contenders Peterborough United.

The new manager made an immediate impact to help his side in their quest to get out of the bottom four with goals from Jacob Butterfield, Eoin Doyle and Lewis O'Brien securing three valuable points.

Telegraph & Argus chief sports writer Simon Parker gives his lowdown on yesterday's win at Valley Parade.

MAN OF THE MATCH

City stood up to be counted and the team were solid all through. Jacob Butterfield was the pick as he revelled in a more attacking midfield role.

MOMENT OF THE MATCH

The place erupted when Jacob Butterfield broke the deadlock – and started the late goal rush.

MOAN OF THE MATCH

Paul Caddis won the ball cleanly for the Peterborough penalty award. Awful decision from a poor ref.

TACTICS

Gary Bowyer made three changes for his first side, which lined up in a midfield diamond. Hope Akpan was named captain.

PLAYER RATINGS

CITY: O’Donnell 7, Mellor 6 (Caddis 40min, 7), O’Connor 8, Knight-Percival 7, Woods 6 (Chicksen 45min, 7), Akpan 7, O’Brien 7, Anderson 7, Butterfield 8, Ball 7 (Clarke 90min), Doyle 7. Subs (not used): Payne, Miller, Maltby, Wilson.

PETERBOROUGH: O’Malley 6, Ward 6, Naismith 5 (Toney 73min), Tafazoli 5, White 5, Lafferty 6, Woodyard 5 (Cooper 73min), Cooke 6, Maddison 7, Tomlin 5, Godden 6. Subs (not used): Bennett, Stevens, Denton, Reed, Chapman.

MATCH STATS

REFEREE: Matt Donohue (Manchester)

BOOKINGS: Ball (City); Lafferty (Peterborough)

ATTENDANCE: 15,890

SHOTS ON TARGET: City 7 Peterborough 6

SHOTS OFF TARGET: City 6 Peterborough 9

CORNERS: City 4 Peterborough 6

FOULS COMMITTED: City 17 Peterborough 14