Peterborough United were gritty rather than fluent, but winning when not at your best is a great habit, plus six different man-of-the-match nominations

Peterborough United fans saw a promotion-winning trait on Saturday as a team not at their best still found a way to win.
Ephron Mason-Clark of Peterborough United gets away from Taylor Perry of Shrewsbury Town. Photo: Joe Dent/theposh.comEphron Mason-Clark of Peterborough United gets away from Taylor Perry of Shrewsbury Town. Photo: Joe Dent/theposh.com
Ephron Mason-Clark of Peterborough United gets away from Taylor Perry of Shrewsbury Town. Photo: Joe Dent/theposh.com

There was a bumper response to the PT’s post-match request for an eight-word reaction to a 2-1 home win over Shrewsbury Town.

And man-of-the match nominations went to six different players with midfielder Archie Collins winning the popular vote. The difference in how different fans rate the same player continues to amaze!

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Joel Randall celebrates his goal for Posh v Shrewsbury. Photo: David Lowndes.Joel Randall celebrates his goal for Posh v Shrewsbury. Photo: David Lowndes.
Joel Randall celebrates his goal for Posh v Shrewsbury. Photo: David Lowndes.
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Not at our best, but plenty good enough to win game. MOM Josh Knight@AndrewS01534147

Poor game against a defensive side, 3 points. MOM Randall – @BaldyAl

Chances vs goals will eventually need improvement. MOM Randall – @Fig428

MOM Randall. Need resilience up top for RJJ – @steffandancy

Katongo right-back didn't work today. MOM Randall immense – @sharpeg_

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Katongo was very good. He is 19! He was quick to the ball, strong in the tackle, positionally decent, didn't get skinned once and put in a good cross with the right pace to assist for the equaliser – @DSCSSDBJK

Must be more clinical in front of goal. MOM Collins – @MattCasey 111

Never out of second gear all game. MOM Collins (ran that midfield) – @matthewferro85

Gritty rather than fluent, but it’s 3 points. MOM Collins – @StevenAdams 2

Rubbish, but good teams find a way. MOM Knight – @DayPaul84

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Poor first half, better second, big three points. MOM Randall – @tomsan456

We looked out of sorts at the front. MOM Randall – @DE180YPOSH

Never felt Posh wouldn't win that game. MOM Randall – @DazMoody

Half time team talk! MOM Archie Collins is quality – @fat_controller

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Increasing the tempo second-half made the difference. MOM Collins – @derren_cooper

Ground out a vital win, MOM Collins – @Jocky63

Forgettable performance in a hopefully unforgettable season. MOM Collins as the way he sniffs out danger is incredible – @JamesGWesley

Slightly fortunate. Often too slow in the build up. MOM Collins who was error free – @Faugeres34

Just wait until this team plays in April. MOM Randall - @andyfairch

Turned it round 2nd half. MOM Randall – @BrianSwann1

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Need a right back. Frustrating game plan, but job done! MOM EMC – @Posh089

Posh far superior, did well to come back again. MOM Randall – @Nathan _UTP

Summer holiday. Damp first half, but sunny second half. MOM Chopper Collins – @MichaelRutkows4

Scruffy, pedestrian at times, but three more points. MOM Knight – @RutlandSpinner

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Determined display to turn it around. MOM Randall – @EspieJaz

Showed good resilience and determination. Pitch played a part. MOM Collins – @IanJBryant

Rubbish first half, scintillating second half, comeback complete. MOM Randall – @MichaelRealReed

Posh dominant without ever totally dominating. MOM Randall – @TobyWoody

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Randall was immense. He played unbelievable best game of season so far - @bumblesixteen

Randall can't tackle, but take 3 points. MOM Harrison Burrows@GlennHackney 11

Needed creativity first half. but Randall went missing. MOM Collins – @GrazzaHope

Shrewsbury very well organised first half, we were miles better second – @Knighty28

Finding ways to win, great run. MOM Collins – @amwright40