He was the overwhelming choice of Posh fans for the role according to a recent poll organised by the Peterborough Telegraph. Experienced defender Nathan Thompson was second in that poll and will be the club’s new vice-captain.
Clarke-Harris finished last season wearing the skipper’s armband and it co-incided with a surge in form from the 27 year-old. He scored 12 goals last season – the most by a Posh player – with seven arriving in the last 11 matches of the season.
Posh boss Grant McCann said: “We felt last season that Jonson would be a good leader and he just needs to carry on from where he left off by continuing to lead by example and to keep applying himself impressively on and off the pitch.
“I haven’t had the opportunity to work with Nathan much on the pitch due to the injury he had last season, but what I have seen around the training ground has impressed me. When you are selecting a captain and a vice captain, what you are looking for is people to drive the dressing room and Jonson and Nathan will complement each other well.”
Eight Posh captains have led the club to nine promotions (one led the side to two) and only two have led the team to titles.
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Posh boss Grant McCann said: “We felt last season that Jonson would be a good leader and he just needs to carry on from where he left off by continuing to lead by example and to keep applying himself impressively on and off the pitch.
![Experienced midfielder Hyde (pictured, centre) was a terrific presence as Darren Ferguson's terrific side won promotion from League Two as runners-up to Paul Ince's MK Dons. Hyde is now a highly-respected Academy coach at QPR.](https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjAwMWQyOWY3LTQ4YjgtNDMwYy04ZmNmLTVhNDMxODE3MjMyMjo3Njc2YzgxZS00M2FjLTRlZGYtOTI2My1mODY5Yjg0ODgxMjE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. MICAH HYDE 2007-08
Experienced midfielder Hyde (pictured, centre) was a terrific presence as Darren Ferguson's terrific side won promotion from League Two as runners-up to Paul Ince's MK Dons. Hyde is now a highly-respected Academy coach at QPR. Photo: National World
![Defender Martin had replaced Hyde as captain for the promotion from League One the following season. Martin is pictured (second right) celebrating the 1-0 win at Colchester that confirmed a runners-up finish. Martin is now the manager of Championship side Swansea City.](https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmEwZDdiNDk2LTUxZjQtNGQ1YS1iZWIzLTY5OTRlM2VmZDIwOTpmYmVmNTAyNC02YzNmLTQ0YzEtYjM5Ni05ZDVlNmM5MmUyMWI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. RUSSELL MARTIN 2008-09
Defender Martin had replaced Hyde as captain for the promotion from League One the following season. Martin is pictured (second right) celebrating the 1-0 win at Colchester that confirmed a runners-up finish. Martin is now the manager of Championship side Swansea City. Photo: National World
![Midfield Maestro McCann scored as Posh sealed a quick return to the Championship by beating Huddersfield Town 3-0 in the League One play-off final at Old Trafford. McCann, who now manages Posh, scored in all three play-off games for Darren Ferguson's side. McCann is pictured left with son and mascot Bayley before the Huddersfield game.](https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjQ4MThlYmQ4LWNiYTktNDRhMi05ZDUxLTQ5Nzc2OWFhNThiYzplMGE1YzRjMy1jYjgwLTRmNDctYTBiYS04YTAyZmUxNTQ1OGU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. GRANT MCCANN 2010-11
Midfield Maestro McCann scored as Posh sealed a quick return to the Championship by beating Huddersfield Town 3-0 in the League One play-off final at Old Trafford. McCann, who now manages Posh, scored in all three play-off games for Darren Ferguson's side. McCann is pictured left with son and mascot Bayley before the Huddersfield game. Photo: David Lowndes
![Centre-back Beevers skipper the last Posh team to win promotion, after a Covid-ravaged League One season. He has since joined Australian League side Perth Glory. Beevers (left) is pictured celebrating promotion with fellow centre-back Frankie Kent.](https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjNhZmU0NTU2LTNkZmItNDMxNi05NWZhLThhMjc0MTA3YWUxMTo4MWM1ZDBmZi02OTQwLTRiOWUtOTE1NS0yODMwNmY5ZjBjMDY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
8. MARK BEEVERS 2020-21
Centre-back Beevers skipper the last Posh team to win promotion, after a Covid-ravaged League One season. He has since joined Australian League side Perth Glory. Beevers (left) is pictured celebrating promotion with fellow centre-back Frankie Kent. Photo: Joe Dent