For every roaring success like George Boyd (£250k from Stevenage in 2007) there are a handful of flops like Tom Nichols (£300k from Exeter, 2016) and Adil Nabi (free from West Brom, 2016).
Here are the players Posh have signed on loan or permanently in January over the last 6 years and where they are now.
Posh didn’t sign a single player in January in the League One promotion season of 2020-21.
25. SHAQUILE COULTHIRST
MISS! Signed for an undisclosed fee from Spurs, 2016. Spurs reserves used to play at Stevenage FC which is where Westley reportedly spotted this striker. He was quick, but inconsistent. He also scored v the Cobblers so there is that. Appearances 43, goals 7. Now at Ebbsfleet in National League South. Photo: Peterborough United Football Clu
26. CALLUM CHETTLE
MISS! Signed from Nuneaten for an undisclosed fee, 2016. Arrived alongside Williams from the same non-league club and, although the midfielder had more quality than his mate, he still never looked like making it at London Road. Appearances 22, goals 0. Now at National North League side Alfreton. Photo: Joe Dent
27. LAWRIE WILSON
MISS! Signed on loan from Bolton, 2016. Yes we're still with Westley and his random signings. This defender was a strong player, but he only stayed at London Road for a month. Appearances 4, goals 0. Last heard of playing and coaching at Billericay Town. Photo: Clint Hughes
28. HARRY TOFFOLO
MISS! Signed on loan from Norwich City, 2016. Westley made seven signings in January, 2016, but for some reason he didn't fancy this dashing footballer's defensive skills so rarely played him. Appearances 6, goals 1. Laft-back/wing-back Toffolo proved Westley wrong by starring for Lincoln and Huddersfield after leaving the Canaries for good and he's now in the Premier League with Nottingham Forest. Photo: Joe Dent