Speaking after the game, Posh boss Darren Ferguson' s admitted his concerns with his side's performance against Pompey, and revealed: “Even in the opening 15 minutes, it just didn’t feel right. Maybe we’ve made a mistake playing them two games so quickly together, they look knackered.
“We were too slow too ponderous, it was a poor performance in a physical sense because we weren’t there. Grant and Taylor in the middle of the pitch just looked shot.
“This pre-season, all the games have been away, which going forward I don’t want to happen again. This week we’ve had to travel to three away games, it’s been a long old week for the boys and it has taken its toll.
“I’m glad pre-season is out of the way, the situation with Covid was changing this and that, even today was a doubt, so I’m just glad to get it out the the way and excited to get the season started.”
Ferguson added: “It’s great to have him (Jack Marriott) back; it’s the first time he’s played a game for me, I’ve tried for years.
“You know what he’s going to bring, he is a threat. The legs just went just a bit after half time because he didn’t have the sharpness. He’ll come on from that though and I’ll doubt he’ll play in midweek now and instead have a full week of training.”
We’ve gathered the best of today’s transfer speculation below…
5. Sky Blues takes Souare on trial
Coventry City have handed a trial to ex-Crystal Palace man Pape Souare. The Senegal international has been without a club for a year, but secure a move back to the Championship should the Sky Blues decide to hand him a contract. (Coventry Telegraph) Photo: Mike Hewitt
6. Ramsdale race hots up
Burnley and Watford are the latest sides to be linked with Sheffield United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. Arsenal are the current favourites to sign the £30m-rated ace, who re-joined the Blades from Bournemouth last summer. (talkSPORT) Photo: Alex Pantling
7. Blades linked with McGrath
Sheffield United have been credited with an interest St Mirren midfielder Jamie McGrath. The Republic of Ireland international netted an impressive 17 goals in the Scottish top tier last season, including ten penalties. (Mirror) Photo: Laszlo Szirtesi
8. Preston look to keep Premier League-linked youngster
Preston North End could be set to disappoint the likes of West Ham and Everton, if they can convince youngster Lewis Leigh to accept a professional contract. The starlet has attracted the attention of a host of Premier League clubs after impressing at youth level. (Lancashire Post) Photo: Clive Brunskill