For that reason, the Peterborough Telegraph believes it is time to make changes to the line-u that huffed and puffed but very rarely ever looked capable of breaking through a limited but stubborn Fleetwood side.
We have gone for just two personnel changes but some slightly different roles for a couple of players, bearing in mind injuries and the general lack of strength in depth of the squad.
. Nathan Thompson of Peterborough United in action against Salford City - Mandatory by-line: Joe Dent/JMP - 05/11/2022 - FOOTBALL - Weston Homes Stadium - Peterborough, England - Peterborough United v Salford City - FA Cup
Josh Knight has been short on game time for Posh this season. Photo: Joe Dent. Photo: Joe Dent
. WILL NORRIS
Has still only conceded the one goal in away matches and has improved the goalkeeping situation markedly. Photo: Joe Dent
. NATHANAEL OGBETA
Was the standout performer on a disappointing night at Fleetwood. Most of Posh's bright play came through him on the left. He admitted to mistakes for the goal and some of his crosses but that was his first start since August. Given a run in the team, he should only improve and become more consistent. Photo: Joe Dent
. JOSH KNIGHT
There's only so much time you can give a player before you take them out of the team. Frankie Kent's performance at Fleetwood was the tipping point. It would not be closing the door for the rest of the season but it's about time Josh Knight was given a chance. Photo: Joe Dent
. RONNIE EDWARDS
Has slightly more freedom to carry the ball into the midfield and start under attacks under Ferguson and looks good doing it. Starting to show that he is not a liability in a two. Photo: Joe Dent
5. JOE WARD
The real obvious problem at Fleetwood was a lack of creativity and decisions further up the pitch have seen Ward displaced so why not try him at right back in a game where Posh will expect not to be under significant pressure at the back and boost the number of players on the field that might create something going forward. Photo: Joe Dent
6. JACK TAYLOR
It's hard not to feel that he should be dominating games more and really taking them by the scruff of the neck to get Posh over the line in tough spots but he's not a contender to drop out of the side. He still almost created a goal out of nothing at Highbury and got in position for probably the second-best chance of the match. Photo: Joe Dent
7. HECTOR KYPRIANOU
Jeando Fuchs is the name on the lips of many fans but is Morecambe really a game where his strengths will help Posh. Considering I would expect the game to follow a similar pattern to Tuesday, I would say not. Bringing in Ben Thompson also feels like a change for the sake of making one. Photo: Joe Dent
8. EPHRON MASON-CLARK
Keeps his place in the side due to his direct running and ability to get into dangerous positions, something I would like to see more from Joe Ward. Needs to improve his final ball though. Photo: Joe Dent