Peterborough United fans react to Accrington defeat: ‘lethargy, too much long-ball, lacking basics, unwilling to change tactics, lightweight, still rubbish without Toney’ but lots of love for Nathan Thompson

Peterborough United fans were invited to deliver six-word summaries of the 2-0 League One defeat at Accrington Stanley and to nominate a man-of-the-match.
Posh man of the match Nathan Thompson in action with Cameron Burgess of Accrington Stanley. Photo: Joe Dent/theposh.com.Posh man of the match Nathan Thompson in action with Cameron Burgess of Accrington Stanley. Photo: Joe Dent/theposh.com.
Posh man of the match Nathan Thompson in action with Cameron Burgess of Accrington Stanley. Photo: Joe Dent/theposh.com.

And they didn’t hold back. Here are the pick of the replies to @PTAlanSwann on Twitter

Long ball doesn’t work Eisa dreadful. Beevers MOM.

@Gregsta73

Sammie Szmodics of Posh in action with Dion Charles of Accrington Stanley. Photo: Joe Dent/theposh.com.Sammie Szmodics of Posh in action with Dion Charles of Accrington Stanley. Photo: Joe Dent/theposh.com.
Sammie Szmodics of Posh in action with Dion Charles of Accrington Stanley. Photo: Joe Dent/theposh.com.

Strangely long ball. Really missed Dembele. MOM Szmodics.

@philbeck1981

Poor, beaten by two great goals. MOM Szmodics.

@Deedz42

Only one game, we’ll be fine. MOM Thompson.

@JakeBleu

As expected, too many basics lacking. MOM Thompson.

@Fig428

Fergie promotion seasons often start slow. MOM Alan Swann’s twitter updates.

@swannyEDB

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Predictable, lightweight, averse to changing tactics. MOM Szmodics

@pie58uk

Thankfully don’t have 3hr drive home. MOM Broom

@poshbox8

Sluggish, Lethargic - Normal opener for Posh. MOM Thompson.

@juppy95

Just one word ‘Aargh’. MOM Thompson.

@keithsmith747

We looked good at times. MOM Thompson.

@poshtilidie

Please play proper football next time. MOM Thompson.

@Alexnelson2004

Absolute waste of £10. MOM Thompson.

@pboromikky

We are still rubbish without Toney.

@CrispLevi

No Toney, no long balls please. MOM Thompson.

@JohnFernandez1

Way...too....slow....MOM Thompson.

@davidrubull2010

Midfield just not good enough. MOM Thompson.

@paul_gauntlett

Looked like a pre season friendly. Thompson MOM.

@callumdolby_

No Plan B, Stanley did homework. MOM Thompson.

@BryanWoodend

Poor delivery and lack of creativity.

@DannyBoyMiller

Slow, poor upfront, well taken goals. Mom Szmodics (close with Thompson).

@JustinDB1974

Lacked tempo, desire, ruthlessness and Toney. MOM Thompson.

@CHAMM24

Not great, beaten by class goals. MOM sadly nobody,

@ChrisCook1979

Disjointed. Half-paced. Wing backs dreadful. Mo Eisa MoM.

@novaloccasions