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Full-time: Walsall 1, Posh 2



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Published Date:
10 October 2008
Patched-up Posh claimed a superb victory at fellow promotion candidates Walsall.
Posh coasted through the second-half after goals from Shaun Batt and Chris Whelpdale had given them a 2-0 half-time lead.

Walsall pulled a goal back with the last action of the match through a Troy Deeney header from a corner.

Batt struck after just 64 seconds after superb work from Craig Mackail-Smith. Goalkeeper Rene Gilmartin made a smart save from Batt's shot, but the striker cooly headed home the rebound to claim his first goal for the club.

Whelpdale shot home from the edge of the area with his weaker left foot on 42 minutes after accepting Russell Martin's precise pass.

Posh dominated the first-half and Gilmartin had to save well from Mackail-Smith and Batt.

Posh struck the woodwork twice in the second-half through a deflected George Boyd shot and a Mackail-Smith strike after Boyd had played him through.

Makeshift central defenders Charlie Lee and Kieran Charnock deserve great credit for their display together.

Posh were further boosted by the second-half appearance of striker Aaron Mclean who was a surprise choice of substitute after five weeks out with a dislocated elbow.

Read Alan Swann's full match report: Walsall 1, Peterborough United 2: Posh players enjoy sexy romp! 13 October 2008.

What do you think of the Posh performance? Add your comments below, email our sports team: alan.swann @peterboroughtoday.co.uk.

Teams:
Peterborough United: Joe Lewis, Russell Martin, Tommy Williams, Kieran Charnock, Charlie Lee, Chris Whelpdale, Micah Hyde, Paul Coutts, Shaun Batt, George Boyd, Craig Mackail-Smith.
Subs: James McKeown, Shane Blackett, Dominic Green, Dean Keates, Aaron Mclean.

Walsall: Rene Gilmartin, Paul Boertien, Stephen Roberts, Anthony Gerrard, Dwayne Mattis, Jabo Ibehre, Michael Ricketts, Richard Taundry, Marco Reich.
Subs: Tom Cox, Ishmel Demontagnac, Alex Nicholls, Troy Deeney, Rhys Weston.

Referee: Neil Swarbrick.

See Monday's Evening Telegraph for a full match report, comment and photos.


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  • Last Updated: 13 October 2008 12:43 PM
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Roger LeChat,

Whittlesey 11/10/2008 18:01:24
Nearly half the world is starving and PB is gorging on humble pie after every match...this can't be right. C'mon PB time to get behind the team..Well played Posh.
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It's POSH Up North,

North Yorks 11/10/2008 18:56:13
Ah yes Roger, where is the one with more negatives than Kodak? You can tell when POSH win, he doesn't appear.

Good win today given central defence not there. Lee done a great job - mind you, he did serve his apprenticeship at Spurs in that position despite the nightmare at Gigg Lane last term.

I would have settled for a point there today but 3, get in there.

There is still the issue that we miss so many opportunities which is something that hasn't changed since the start of this campaign, except to say that we are taking some. Look at today & last week. We should have scored 4 in both games.

So, on to Carlisle next week. Now they are a bogey team so if we do come away with 3 points that really will put down a marker!

It'll also ensure PB stays off here again.
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Cheekymich,

Lowestoft 11/10/2008 19:03:36
Fantastic result, considering the makeshift defence.
Come on you Blue boys.
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pufc onions,

boroland 11/10/2008 19:11:20
just got back from a very enjoyable away day. charlie lee was awesome at the back and again we caused no end of problems going forward. surly now certain miserable people will wake up and actually enjoy whats happening at our club.
UP THE POSH!!
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IR,

beautiful game 11/10/2008 19:35:20

Where is that moaning tart they call PB. Get behind you team or keep it closed. You obviously do know as much about football as you first thought.

This league is anyones, lets starting beating the foxes and few other top table teams...then we will really know what we are made of or not. Its still early days and the team has just starting to gel nicely. Hence the results. After Christmas is when we will know more if we are automatic promotion material. At presnt there are clear signs we are playoff promotion material. Either way Posh are going to be there, or there abouts. I am proud off what they have acheived so far.
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whirlwind,

11/10/2008 19:46:58
Very pleasing result. One match at a time thats all it takes. If you can't say anything nice then s*d off! UP THE POSH!!!!
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Trevor112,

11/10/2008 23:37:38
Wheres Mr Realist tonight?

Well done Posh, excellent.

Special mention to both cente backs. Kieren - If thats the last time we see you in a Posh shirt then good luck where ever you end up... you was outstanding today.
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DonB,

Peterborough 12/10/2008 00:16:33
It's cruel, when blokes who played like they did today get dropped for returning internationals. Especially given the opposition!
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BartieSimpy,

12/10/2008 07:14:45
Well Done Posh ! whoop wooooo

Keep it going!

WD Fergie - you know your stuff

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Twonky,

12/10/2008 08:41:37
PB - the all knowing guru seems a little quiet. All getting a bit predictable PB - mid-week claiming doom - Monday eating humble pie. Echo previous thoughts - if you've nothing positive to say - shut ya cake 'ole. C'MON YOU BLUE BOYS!!
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