Previously this summer the PT looked at the first signings manager Darren Ferguson (with the help of chairman Darragh MacAnthony and director of football Barry Fry) made in his first two spells at Posh.
Here’s how well the first signings of his third spell fared. Ferguson returned on January 27, 2018. Permanent signings only. Date of signing in ()….
13. Ronnie Edwards (10/8/2020)
A defensive genius now in the Premier League with Southampton after 143 immaculate Posh appearances and one goal. Signed for nothing from Barnet as a 17 year-old. Posh rating 9/10. Photo: Joe Dent
14. Ethan Hamilton (13/8/2020)
A midfielder from Manchester United. Left for Accrington after helping win a Posh promotion. Now at Lincoln City. Made 45 Posh appearances and scored one goal. Posh rating 6/10. Photo: Joe Dent
15. RYAN BROOM (24/8/2020)
Moved to London Road for around £300k from Cheltenham. a move that would never have happened had Posh known they would be able to sign Sammie Szmodics three weeks later. Started just five League One games for Posh before returning to Cheltenham on a free transfer two years after leaving them. Scored one goal in 18 Posh appearances and now with Fleetwood Town in League Two. Posh rating 3/10. Photo: Joe Dent
16. J Clarke-Harris (27/8/2020)
A powerful centre-forward who cost £1 million from Bristol Rovers and who turned out to be a bargain. Double League One Golden Boot winner who scored 87 goals in 190 appearances for Posh before leaving for Rotherham United in the summer.Posh rating 9/10. Photo: Joe Dent