Monthly Archives: September 2009

Posh 1 Plymouth 2

OK, something’s wrong. If you think the result is bad, you should have seen the performance. Posh, who were poor in a 2-0 defeat at Blackpool on Saturday made big – and bizarre – changes to the starting line-up, resulting in a dire, goal-free first half. Jamie Day replaced Tom Williams at left back, Charlie…

Terry Bly 1935-2009

Everyone at londonroad.net was sad to hear of the death of Terry Bly. Terry scored 81 goals in 88 appearances for Posh, including 52 in the 1960-61 season – a league record. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. You can leave a tribute to Terry here.

Posh 2 Newcastle 0

First half goals from Craig Mackail-Smith and Tommy Williams gave Posh a 2-0 win over a weakened Newcastle United side and a ticket through to the fourth round of the League Cup. Steven Taylor, Ryan Taylor, Peter Loverkrands and Danny Guthrie (later sent off for two bookable offences) were the only names of note to…

Posh 3 Reading 2

Right, hands up who, at half-time, thought we could win this one? Liar. It was a poor first-half performance, not helped by inconsistent officials and a reading team determined to fall over at every opportunity. Still, they deserved their 2-0 half-time lead – courtesy of a well-taken free kick (even if the awarding of it…