Futcher said, "It's obviously disappointing but these things happen in football. The new manager has come in and he wants to bring in his own players. I've enjoyed my time at Peterborough. It's been an up and down season and it's obviously never nice when the manager gets sacked, but it's time to move on."
Peterborough are asking for a fee for Butcher but Branston can leave on a free. Another ex-Latics player, Josh Low will remain at London Road.