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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STEVE WELSH: The fans' favourite was a rock-solid centre-back in the golden years of 1991-1993 and stayed loyal when Posh hit a bad spell. Eventually left for Scottish football and when he came back his second spell lasted just three months and a handful of games as Posh had run into financial difficulties. Verdict: Miss. Photo: Midlands
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MARK TYLER: A goalkeeper who made 486 appearances in his first spell at Posh and made eight more after returning to the club nine years later. Second highest appearance-maker in Posh history and now the club's goalkeeping coach. Verdict: Split decision. Photo: Midlands
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STEVE COLLINS: A Stamford lad who was one of many youngsters to benefit from the management of Peter Morris, although the left-back played far more in his second spell at the club. A wholehearted performer. Verdict: Hit. Photo: Midlands