But second (or even third) comings are not always successful in football.
Here we look at some of the other players who have experienced more than one spell at London Road.
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CRAIG MACKAIL-SMITH: The super striker earned legendary status in his first Posh spell between 2007-11, but he was a shadow of that player in two subsequent stints, although he did score his 100th club for the club in his third spell at London Road. Verdict: Miss. Photo: Midlands
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KEN CHARLERY: The Wembley hero of 1992, came back to Posh twice and never let the side down. Verdict: Hit Photo: Midlands
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AARON MCLEAN: Another club legend who came back a pale imitation of his first superb spell at Posh which yielded back-to-back promotions. Great man though and used as a coach last season. Verdict: Miss. Photo: Midlands
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JOHN WILE: An outstanding young centre-back at Posh, but his player-manager days in the mid 1980s were a big disappointment. Verdict: Miss. Photo: Midlands