Peterborough United F.C.
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| Full name | Peterborough United Football Club | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Nickname(s) | The Posh | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Founded | 1934 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ground | London Road Stadium Peterborough (Capacity: 15,460) |
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| Chairman |  Darragh MacAnthony |
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| Manager |  Darren Ferguson |
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| League | League One | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007-08 | League Two, 2nd (promoted) |
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Peterborough United Football Club is an English professional football team based in Peterborough. They played in League One for the 2008-09 season having finished second in League Two in the 2007-08 season. The club was formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead F.C.
The ground is London Road, Peterborough. The club nickname is The Posh. Among Peterborough United's local rivals are Northampton Town F.C. and Cambridge United.
Peterborough's all-time greatest player is Terry Bly. He scored 52 goals in the first season as a Football League club, as it sealed the Fourth Division championship. Some fans of the club in that era dispute this fact holding the opinion that Blys' striker partner, Denis Emery, was the better all-round player.
Following the 1960/61 Fourth Division Championship success, 'The Posh' spent seven seasons in the 3rd Division before being relegated for financial irregularities in the summer of 1968. The club took six seasons to return to division 3, winning the 4th Division championship for the second time under the management of Noel Cantwell.
In 1977/78 the club threatened to go one better until they narrowly missed out on promotion to Division 2 when they drew the last game of the season at champions Wrexham when a win was needed to go up.
The Wrexham defeat cast a long shadow over the club and it fell into a long decline. Relegation followed in 1979 and Posh subsequently spent 12 years back in the 4th division. The 1980's was a long story of mismanagement and false dawns, punctuated by the odd cup run.
In January 1991, Chris Turner, who had played in the 1974 Fourth division championship team took over as manager and the team embarked on a run of 13 unbeaten games that propelled them into the top four. Six players were signed on transfer deadline day, which at the time was a record for the number of players signed by one club on a single day. On the final day of the season, Posh travelled to Chesterfield needing a win to seal promotion. Despite going two goals down in the first ten minutes, the team rallied and drew level with goals from David Robinson and George Berry. Fortunately Posh's closest rivals, Blackpool lost at Walsall and promotion was achieved.
The following season arguably remains the most successful in the clubs history. After an inconsistent start the team hit form during the Autumn when they knocked Wimbledon and Newcastle out of the League Cup. The reward was a home tie with a Liverpool team containing Bruce Grobbelaar, Jan Molby, Steve Mcmanaman, Dean Saunders and Mark Wright. Gary Kimble scored the only goal after 19 minutes prompting wild celebrations and a place in the quarter finals. In the league, the team went from strength to strength and surged up the table. Middlesbrough ended the League Cup run after a replay and there was further disappointment when the team missed out on a trip to Wembley in the Auto Windscreens Shield when they lost to Stoke over two legs in the area final.
The hard working team continued to progress in the league and a play-off place was clinched on the last day of the season despite a 1-0 defeat to champions Brentford. The following week, Huddersfield Town came to London Road for the first leg of the Semi Final. Captain Mick Halsall's last minute equaliser levelled the score at 2-2. Three days later, the supporters travelled north more in hope than expectation but they were rewarded when the team came from a goal down to win 2-1 with Worrell Sterling and Steve Cooper scoring the goals.
On 24th May 1992, Peterborough United played at Wembley for the first time, against Stockport County. Leading scorer Ken Charlery scored both goals in another 2-1 win, taking his tally to 26 for the season. Posh's second goal came in injury time, barely a minute after conceding an equaliser.
The club also produced successful young players, including Simon Davies (now at Fulham), Matthew Etherington (now at West Ham United) and Adam Drury (now at Norwich City).
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[edit] History
[edit] Formation
Peterborough United was formed in 1934 at Peterborough's Angel Hotel to provide a replacement for Peterborough and Fletton United, folded two years previously.[1] The Posh played in the old Midland League. They won this league on six occasions, including five seasons on the trot from 1956 to 1960.
The Posh was elected to The Football League for the beginning of the 1960–61 season, winning Division Four.[2] It played in Football League Division One between 1992 and 1994 and finished 10th, their highest ever league finish, in 1992-93 season.
The nickname Posh was given to them when a football pundit decided they look Posh. They were first nicknamed the brickies.
[edit] Recent history
During the 2005-06 season the club had three managers: Team owner Barry Fry returned to management following former England international Mark Wright's sacking in January. Wright's assistant Steve Bleasdale was then appointed acting manager, but resigned in April. Keith Alexander joined as manager from Lincoln City for 2006-07 .
On September 18, 2006 Peterborough United announced the "biggest signing in the club's history", new chairman Darragh MacAnthony chairman of MRI Overseas Property. MacAnthony has bought 200 shares in PUFC and said his goal is to become the sole owner. In its AGM of 05/09/2006 Posh Supporters' Trust said it owned 1390 shares. The deal was delayed in November 2006 when the owner of the ground, Peterborough United Holdings (PUHL), refused the sale until it had planning permission for development of the Moyes End terrace and building of 135 flats. Despite
A £1,000,000 bid for striker Izale McLeod was rejected by his club, MK Dons. They have since signed George Boyd from Stevenage for a reported £260,000 [1] , Aaron McLean from Grays Athletic for around £150,000 [2], Josh Low from Leicester for a fee rising to £100,000 [3], Gabriel Zakuani from London for a reported fee nearing the £400,000 mark [4], and England International Joe Lewis for a Peterborough United Record £400,000.
Peterborough had also signed has also signed 32-year-old central midfielder Micah Hyde for £75,000 (rising to £100,000 if Peterborough get promotion) from Burnley who's contract has now been terminated; and strikers Scott Rendell and Liam Hatch from Cambridge United and Barnet for a fee around the £150,000 mark.
Darragh MacAnthony outlined his intent to take Peterborough United into the Championship when he rejected a £2,000,000 and a £2,500,000 bid for strikers Aaron McLean and Craig Mackail Smith
While Alexander had some success, leading the club to its best start to a season and keeping in the play-off positions for most of the 2006-07 season, he was sacked in January due to six defeats in a row, and his long-ball tactics met with disapproval among fans even when the club was near the top of the table. After a caretaker spell by Tommy Taylor, Darren Ferguson was installed as player-manager.
Ferguson had a good start to his career, and was unlucky to only gain 1 point from his first 3 games after some good performances. The first win was against his former club, Wrexham.
Ferguson appointed Kevin Russell as assistant and Ben MacKenzie as fitness coach. Andy Dibble is goal-keeping coach. Ferguson has been linked with a number of jobs in england including Manchester City.
Darragh MacAnthony has proposed a 15,000 all-seater stadium to replace the London Road, which has a capacity of 15,314, [3]
On 19 April 2008, Peterborough were promoted to the Coca-Cola Football League One after Dean Keates header secured a 1-0 victory against Hereford United.
On Friday 18 January 2008 Peterborough United announced a three-year sponsorship from adidas to supply kit beginning 2008–09
[edit] Honours
- League One (including Second Division and (Old) Third Division)[4]
- Play-Off Winners: 1991/92.
- League Two (including Third Division and (Old) Fourth Division)[5]
- Winners: 1960/61, 1973/74.
- Runners Up: 2007/08.
- Play-Off Winners: 1999/00.
- Promoted: 1990/91.
[edit] Records
[edit] League records
- Most goals ever scored by an English club in a single season: 134 goals.
- Biggest away victory: Third Division Barnet 1 Peterborough 9.
- Most league goals scored in Division 4 in one season by one player: 52 (Terry Bly)
[edit] Club records
Most League Appearances - Tommy Robson - 482 (440 starts and 42 as a substitute): 1968-1981
Most League Goal - Jim Hall - 122 : 1967-1975
Most League goals in one season - Terry Bly - 52 : 1960-1961
Highest Transfer Fee Received - £700,000 from Tottenham Hotspur for Simon Davies, December 1999
Highest Transfer Fee Paid - £400,000 to Norwich City for Joe Lewis, January 2008
Highest Rated Player at Club - David Seaman
[edit] Player records
[edit] Most appearances
Players in bold still playing for The Posh
- Tommy Robson 559
- Mark Tyler 483 (On Loan)
- Jack Carmichael 420
- Noel Luke 346
- Mick Halsall 316
[edit] Players
- As of 29 November 2008.[6]
[edit] Current squad
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[edit] Out on loan
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[edit] Notable former players
See Also: Category:Peterborough United F.C. players
[edit] Managers
As of May 5, 2007. Only competitive matches are counted. Periods as caretaker manager are shown in italics
| Name | From | To | Record | ||||||
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| P | W | D | L | F | A | Win % | |||
 Jock Porter |
June 9, 1934 | Easter 1936 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Fred Taylor |
Easter 1936 | Summer 1937 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Vic Poulter |
Summer 1937 | Summer 1938 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Sam Haden |
Summer 1938 | 14 June 1948 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Jack Blood |
Summer 1948 | May 1950 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Bob Gurney |
Summer 1950 | Summer 1952 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Jack Fairbrother |
4 June 1952 | January 1954 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| George Swindin |
1954 | Summer 1958 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Jimmy Hagan |
August 1958 | 18 October 1962 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Johnny Anderson |
18 October 1962 | 19 December 1962 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Jack Fairbrother |
19 December 1962 | 15 February 1964 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Johnny Anderson |
15 February 1964 | 2 April 1964 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Gordon Clark |
2 April 1964 | 28 September 1967 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Norman Rigby |
28 September 1967 | November 1967 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Norman Rigby |
November 1967 | January 1969 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Jim Iley |
8 January 1969 | September 1972 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Jim Walker |
September 1972 | 9 October 1972 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Noel Cantwell |
9 October 1972 | 10 May 1977 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| John Barnwell |
10 May 1977 | 9 November 1978 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Billy Hails |
9 November 1978 | January 1979 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| (Managerless) | February 1979 | 24 February 1979 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| Peter Morris |
24 February 1979 | June 1982 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Martin Wilkinson |
30 June 1982 | February 1983 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Bill Harvey |
6 November 1982[7] | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0.00% | |
| Bill Harvey |
February 1983 | May 1983 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| John Wile |
1 May 1983 | 1 November 1986 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Lil Fuccillo |
1 November 1986 | 20 November 1986 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Noel Cantwell |
20 November 1986 | 12 July 1988 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Mick Jones |
12 July 1988 | 31 August 1989 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Dave Booth |
31 August 1989 | 6 September 1989 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Mark Lawrenson |
6 September 1989 | 9 November 1990 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Dave Booth |
9 November 1990 | 22 January 1991 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Chris Turner |
22 January 1991 | December 1992 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Lil Fuccillo |
December 1992 | December 1993 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Chris Turner |
December 1993 | Summer 1994 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| John Still |
Summer 1994 | 24 October 1995 | 67 | 19 | 24 | 24 | - | - | 28.36% |
| Mick Halsall |
24 October 1995 | November 1995 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 50.00% |
| Mick Halsall |
November 1995 | 31 May 1996 | 31 | 10 | 6 | 15 | - | - | 32.26% |
| Barry Fry |
31 May 1996 | 31 May 2005 | 483 | 163 | 133 | 187 | - | - | 33.75% |
| Mark Wright |
31 May 2005 | 24 January 2006 | 35 | 12 | 11 | 12 | - | - | 34.29% |
| Steve Bleasdale |
24 January 2006 | 22 April 2006 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 42.86% |
| Ron Atkinson and Barry Fry |
22 April 2006 | 30 May 2006 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 33.34% |
 Keith Alexander |
30 May 2006 | 15 January 2007 | 34 | 14 | 7 | 13 | - | - | 41.18% |
| Tommy Taylor |
15 January 2007 | 20 January 2007 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | - | 00.00% |
| Darren Ferguson |
21 January 2007 | Present | 68 | 38 | 16 | 14 | - | - | 55.88% |
See Also: Category:Peterborough United F.C. managers
[edit] References
- ^ "Club History". Peterborough United F.C. (2007-05-09). Retrieved on 2008-06-10.
- ^ Peterborough United at the Football Club History Database
- ^ Posh Stadium-five sites says Darragh [publisher Peterborough Evening Telegraph Retrieved 3 November 2008
- ^ Up until 1992, the third division of English football was the Third Division. From 1992 to 2004 it was known as Second Division, and League One ever since.
- ^ Up until 1992, the fourth division of English football was the Fourth Division. From 1992 to 2004 it was known as Third Division, and League Two ever since.
- ^ "First Team". Peterborough United FC. Retrieved on 2008-08-27.
- ^ In charge for a match as Martin Wilkinson was in hospital with appendicitis.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Peterborough United F.C. on BBC Sport: Club News - Recent results - Upcoming fixtures - Club stats
- Official Site
- Official Forum
- Peterborough United at the Football Club History Database
- Official Darragh MacAnthony site
- UpThePosh! The Peterborough United Database
- PISA 2000 - the Posh Independent Supporters Association
- Every match result and League table since they joined the Football League
- Peterborough United Supporters FC (PUSFC)
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