But after 359 League and play-off matches, 150 players, five managers and two new owners the club can finally look forward to Championship football again.
Before Darragh MacAnthony’s arrival as owner and chairman in October, 2006, Posh used to treat consecutive seasons in the third tier as success, but now they were seen as obstacles to progress.
Here are the ups and downs (mostly downs) from a frustrating period in Posh history...
Here are the ups and downs (mostly downs) from a frustrating period in Posh history...