# Savage demands mental shift for Peterborough

> Peterborough manager Robbie Savage pushes players to change their 'mentality' after EFL Trophy win.
- Title: Savage demands mental shift for Peterborough · BBC Sport
- Summary: Peterborough manager Robbie Savage pushes players to change their 'mentality' after EFL Trophy win. Peterborough United's new manager Robbie Savage wants…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cq9vznwdzxd4o
- Published: 2026-10-07T12:02:07.256+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: robby savage, peterborough united, e fl trophy, league one, ipswich town u21s, mentality shift, sports
## Savage challenges team mentality
Robbie Savage demands Peterborough players change their 'mentality' to stop underachieving and focus on attacking play.

> We've got to get rid of this mentality of let's stop the opposition, it's about them. No, it's about us.
## Posh wins EFL Trophy match
Peterborough scored four goals in nine first-half minutes to beat Ipswich Town U21s 4-1 in Savage's first match.
## Savage's first league game
Savage will be on the touchline for Peterborough's League One match against Leicester City on Saturday.
## Savage's playing style
Savage describes his approach as a 'relentless' high-energy style that requires players to be aggressive and entertaining.
## Fans expect positive start
Savage claims fans are happy with the team's performance and expects continued success despite potential goal conceded.
## Key takeaway

Peterborough United's new manager Robbie Savage wants players to shift from defensive play to attacking football to boost fan engagement.