Cambridge United head coach Garry Monk demands response from players after 6-1 derby thrashing to Peterborough United

Head coach Garry Monk has called on his Cambridge United players to ‘hold each other accountable’ after today’s 6-1 derby demolition at Peterborough United.

The U’s made a bright start at London Road, but once Ricky-Jade Jones had put hosting Posh in front in the 25th minute it descended into a disastrous afternoon for the U’s, who had won five games without conceding going into the fixture.

And ahead of next weekend’s visit of Barnsley, Monk is determined to get a positive response to a result that has seen his side drop to 22nd in the League One table, four points from safety.

He said: “I don’t think the scoreline reflects the whole game, but it is what it is. We just didn’t react well enough after what was a strong start.

“I’ve said to the players, you get results like that and it’s not that you accept them – you have to hold each other to account. We’re all accountable for this type of result.

“Today, which we haven’t been doing in this run of games, we’ve turned over the ball in critical moments in our own half and that’s cost us dearly.

“When we come into training next week it’s important that we have a response. Experiences like this hurt. Looking at them in the dressing room, it does hurt this group of players.

“I expect a response and I’m sure you’ll see a response against Barnsley. We have a week to prepare and get focused for it. We’ve got to dust ourselves down and give our fans something back in the next game.”