The Peterborough Premier Division will be a cracking competition again next season, and a round-up of local club news as Blackstones reportedly eye up Peterborough Northern Star pair

Thorney FC manager Tom Florence believes it’s going to be another ultra-competitive Peterborough Premier Division season in 2020-21.
By Alan Swann
Published 9th Jun 2020, 10:00 BST
Thorney FC in actionThorney FC in action
Thorney FC in action

The 2019-20 edition was halted in March with four points separating leaders Netherton United from fifth-placed Moulton Harrox.

Thorney were sixth, but with the games in hand to challenge for a top three finish.

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Florence said: “The Premier Division looks like being highly competitive again.

Herbie Panting, seen here in his Netherton days (red), could be a target for Blackstones.Herbie Panting, seen here in his Netherton days (red), could be a target for Blackstones.
Herbie Panting, seen here in his Netherton days (red), could be a target for Blackstones.

“The usual suspects will be up there, while Moulton, Ketton and ICA Sports are all under new management.

“We will be doing our best, but there is some great competition. Plus if they promote the likes of Eye United there will be some very talented players about.

“Only three clubs have been in for my players so far and I don’t know if I should be proud or disappointed! I have a very loyal bunch though.”

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The Peterborough League are expected to release their constitution for the 2020-21 season when the competition start date is known.

Latest news from around the clubs...

BLACKSTONES

New manager Mark Baines is expected to raid the lengthy list of released Peterborough Northern Star players to boost the United Counties Division One club.

Former Netherton teammatesHerbie Panting and Sam Wilson could be on Baines’ radar.

MOULTON HARROX

Club legend Bobby Patterson will assist manager Kevin Nottingham at the Peterborough Premier Division club next season.

SPALDING UNITED

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The Tulips hope to have former Stamford, Wisbech and St Johnstone striker Bradley Fortnam-Tomlinson in their squad next season.

Promising youngsters Tobias Liversedge, Elliott Burrell and Scott Floyd have all pledged to stay at the club in 2020-21.

Related topics:Peterborough Northern StarPeterboroughSpalding United

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