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Post by Milo (not Mylo!!) on Mar 15, 2015 8:24:50 GMT
Now this is a test, a real, real test!2nd plays equal 6th. PNE are on an eight match unbeaten run and Posh are defending 4 straight wins since Dave Robertson took charge. Robertson's side have also had 3 clean sheets, but keeping 19 goal Joe Garner (4 against Crewe on Saturday) might be more of a challenge? Here's how not to do it: Hit Les! 
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Post by Milo (not Mylo!!) on Mar 15, 2015 19:57:21 GMT
From relegation candidates to play-off contenders
Goalkeeper Ben Alnwick feared a League One relegation battle was on the cards after Peterborough United lost 3-0 at MK Dons on February 21.
That fear prompted a few home truths among the players as well as the dismissal of struggling manager Darren Ferguson and the turnaround in just three weeks has been remarkable.
A fourth win in a row at Doncaster yesterday (March 14) - when Alnwick was outstanding - means Posh travel to second-placed Preston on Tuesday (March 17) just one place and one goal outside the play-off places.
New boss Dave Robertson would set a club record of winning his first five games in charge if Posh can win the game at Deepdale.
“We showed nothing at MK Dons,” Alnwick admitted. “There was nothing there at all and I did think after that game that relegation might become an issue.
“A few of the lads thought the same and we spoke some harsh home truths among ourselves. Some players had to realise what was needed at this level and to be fair to everyone the response has been outstanding.
“The new gaffer and his staff have brilliant to be fair and the work the lads have put in on the training pitch and in games has been excellent.
“The return of Gaby Zakuani has been crucial in my opinion because he has the experience some of the other players are lacking at the moment. The way Gaby and Ricardo Santos are playing now, we just don’t look like conceding a goal.
“I was pleased to make some saves (at Doncaster), but I’m just doing my job and the team picking up another three points was all that mattered.
“The lads have dug me out of a hole a few times this season so it was nice for me to pay them back.
“It took me a while to get over a thigh injury. I played with it for five weeks or so, but I wasn’t training much so I had to get it sorted.
“I’m clear now and I feel fit and strong which is good as it’s such a critical time of the season.
“We’re all hitting form at a good time. We’re defending well and the strikers are taking their chance.
“It’s a very hard game next up at Preston, but we will travel there with a lot of confidence and there’s no reason why we can’t make it five wins out of five.”
peterboroughtoday.co.uk
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Post by Milo (not Mylo!!) on Mar 17, 2015 7:55:29 GMT
Posh head to in-form Preston North End.
Peterborough United make the long trip north to Deepdale to face in-form Preston North End in Sky Bet League One.
The Lilywhites warmed up for the clash with Posh with a dominant 5-1 victory over relegation-haunted Crewe Alexandra at the weekend with striker Joe Garner netting four of the five goals.
Preston have won seven out of their last eight league games including notable successes over Milton Keynes Dons, Chesterfield and Sheffield United and sit in the automatic promotion places.
Dave Robertson has won the first four games of his tenure in charge including the 2-0 win over Doncaster Rovers and Posh could find themselves in the play-off positions if results go favourably.
In terms of team news, Posh have no new injury concerns so will just be without long term absentees Jack Baldwin and Jermaine Anderson while Marcus Maddison serves the second of a three match ban.
Garner and Jermaine Beckford have formed an effective partnership in attack for Preston and are set to continue against Posh with Sylvain Ebanks-Blake an option from the substitutes bench.
Robertson is well aware of the threats Preston could pose, but is admant his players go into the clash in confident mood. 'Preston are a good side, they have had an excellent campaign, but we want them talking about what Peterborough can do how we can cause them problems.
'We go there in confident mood, we are going there to attack and be positive. We have no fresh injury worries and everyone is raring to go,' Robertson said.
theposh.com
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Post by Milo (not Mylo!!) on Mar 18, 2015 21:32:11 GMT
Preston 2 Posh 0
Peterborough United
27 Alnwick
02 Smith
25 Zakuani
22 Almeida Santos
03 Ntlhe
08 Payne
06 Bostwick Booked (Norris - 72' )
17 Newell
07 Taylor
14 Washington (Vassell - 54' )
09 James
Substitutes
04 Brisley
12 Vassell
21 Burgess
23 Norris
28 Anderson
32 Henry
35 Beautyman
Att: 8,856
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