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BBC News
29-05-2025
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Peterborough sign forward Lisbie from Braintree
Peterborough United have made their first signing of the summer after agreeing a deal to bring in Braintree forward Kyrell 21-year-old has signed a three-year contract, which includes the option of an additional scored 13 goals for National League Braintree this season, having joined them from eighth-tier Cray Valley Paper Mills last was during Cray Valley's run to the FA Cup first round in November 2023 that Lisbie came to prominence, scoring a penalty in their eventual 6-1 defeat in a replay against Charlton."Kyrell is a player that we have kept an eye on for the last few months," Posh boss Darren Ferguson said."We have had some very impressive reports on him as well and we are pleased to get the deal done."He can play in different positions along the front line so that gives us good flexibility and I am looking forward to working with him." Lisbie, whose identical twin brother Kyreece plays for Colchester United, is the son of former Charlton and Jamaica striker Kevin Lisbie."I feel that this is the right time to make the move," he said."I enjoyed my time at Braintree, but the chance to play in the EFL is something that really excites me."
BBC News
12-04-2025
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EFL Trophy: Peterborough fan hopes egg will bring good luck
A Peterborough United fan believes eating a hard-boiled egg at Wembley Stadium will help his side poach victory in their cup Chapman has eaten the poultry snack before all four of Peterborough's previous appearances at the stadium - and Posh soldiered to victory each this year's EFL Trophy final on Sunday is the egg's toughest test yet, as Darren Ferguson's side take on League One champions-elect Birmingham City."Imagine if we do pull it off, I'm absolutely claiming it is all thanks to the eggs," the 42-year-old said. The team's 80-mile (128km) trip to the capital marks the second time in two seasons they have contested the competition's than 22,000 of their supporters were attended last year to witness Harrison Burrows' late double in a 2-1 win over Wycombe Wanderers. Among them was Mr Chapman, his dad Andy and his brother Callum - who all witnessed Posh's other previous Wembley wins in 1992, 2000 and 2014."We've never lost there, so I kind of think that's all thanks to us," he Chapman knew his side were facing stiff opposition this time round, with high-flying Birmingham having lost just three league games all season."Of all the times we've been, this is the one where I'm least confident going in," said Mr Chapman, whose first Wembley egg was in a packed lunch made by his mum."If it wasn't for the eggs, I'd be expecting a pretty miserable day." The supporter said he could have preserved "the magic of the eggs" by not eating one ahead of a challenging game, but instead opted for tradition is guided by strict rules too, with the luck only working if the egg is eaten on the stadium's iconic steps."We've been training the eggs up and now we really need them to pull through for us and maintain our 100% Wembley record," Mr Chapman warned there was a plan up his sleeve for if Peterborough did lose, however."We'll just change the assumption and say they always work in play-off finals instead," Mr Chapman added."I'm not going to give up my hard-boiled egg." Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
09-04-2025
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'It's how you cope with Wembley'
Peterborough United's chances of retaining the Vertu Trophy against favourites Birmingham City could hinge on how their young players handle the occasion in Sunday's final, according to Wembley winner Mick captained Posh in 1992 when they beat Stockport County in the Third Division play-off final at the old Wembley but knows Darren Ferguson's young side have a tough task ahead of them against Blues."I hardly got a kick in that game but it was about getting over the line and no doubt the lads will be thinking the same on Sunday," the 63-year-old told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire."It was absolutely amazing and it was [the same] for the next few weeks. When we could celebrate out among the special fans in Peterborough it was a special day. It meant everything to the fans and hopefully they can do the same on Sunday."It's how you cope with the occasion. They are a young side and you hope they won't be overawed by it." Peterborough's build-up to the big game was heavily hampered by a 4-0 thrashing by Northampton Town last weekend, before a narrow defeat in Tuesday's league meeting with who played for Birmingham early on in his career, thinks the league meeting won't have an effect on the big day at Wembley and hopes the holders can lift the trophy for a third time."I started my career at Birmingham and I am very torn," he said. "They are in a fantastic place so it will be tough for Peterborough."Will the league game play a part in what happens on Sunday? I'm not sure it will but Darren Ferguson could probably have done without it."It's a cup for League One and Two clubs so why not try and win it? It would be a fantastic achievement for them and to get a trophy would be fantastic."I hope it's a great game for both sets of fans."
BBC News
01-04-2025
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Peterborough United flag volunteers needed for Wembley Stadium
Football fans are being given the chance to unfurl their club's giant flag when Peterborough United take on Birmingham City at Wembley will make the 80-mile (128km) trip to the capital on Sunday, 13 April, to take on League One champions-elect Birmingham in the EFL Trophy Cambridgeshire club is looking for 12 fans - who have already secured tickets in level one of Wembley for the match - to hold the massive 29m x 12m (95ft x 39ft) blue flag - known as a crowd surfer - aloft."This is a great opportunity for Posh fans to become part of history unveiling our flag at the national stadium on our return to Wembley," said Clive Edwards, from the club. Thousands of Peterborough United fans have already booked their trip to Wembley to watch their side fight for silverware hoped they could cheer on Darren Ferguson's side to victory for a second year running after Posh beat Wycombe Wanderers at the venue last year. The crowd surfer flag is used at all home games where the GH Display Stand (the club's sponsor) is open to home is unveiled as the teams enter the pitch before the match flag is so large that when unfurled, it floats majestically above the heads of about 1,000 fans when the stand is on its website for volunteers "to assist with the unveiling of our crowd surfer at Wembley Stadium for the Vertu Trophy Final on Sunday 13th April", the club wrote: "Anyone volunteering will receive a match programme from the final signed by members of the squad and will receive this in the week after the final."To be eligible to apply, you must have a ticket in Level 1 of the stadium already secured."Mr Edwards, from the club, added: "This is a great opportunity for Posh fans to become part of history unveiling our flag at the national stadium on our return to Wembley. "We are sure to be inundated with applications, and they will be chosen at random at the end of the week in preparation for the big day."Our supporters have been fantastic, as always, this season, and this is a great way for them to be even more involved in the final." Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
26-03-2025
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Birmingham City v Peterborough United - how can I buy tickets?
Thousands of Peterborough United fans have booked their trip to Wembley to watch their side fight for silverware will make the 80-mile (128km) trip to the capital on Sunday, 13 April, to take on League 1 champions-elect Birmingham City in the Vertu Trophy hope they can cheer Darren Ferguson's side on to victory for a second year running, despite being distinctly outnumbered inside the is how you can purchase tickets and make it to the home of English football. Are tickets already on sale? Peterborough were given an initial allocation of 25,190 tickets for the east end of Wembley have been on sale to club members who meet certain criteria since 17 of 20 March, about 10,000 had been sold to Posh were then made available to all fans registered with the club at 10:00 GMT on said in-person tickets could be purchased from 10:00 on Friday, although asked that only those who required disabled access visit the ticket office. Regarding pricing, the cost of a ticket ranges from £10 to £60 - subject to category and age - and includes a £3 booking fee on can purchase up to six per account, with all tickets to be printed at home and emailed out about two weeks before the has also been offering official coach travel via its website, with the bus leaving the Weston Homes stadium at 09:30 on match those getting the train, Wembley Stadium is accessible from three railway stations:Wembley Park, via the Metropolitan lineWembley Stadium, via Chiltern RailwaysWembley Central, via the Bakerloo and London Overground linesCar parking spaces at the ground were subject to availability, Peterborough said. What about Birmingham City? As for Birmingham City, their supporters have sold more than 43,000 tickets for the showpiece represented more than the entire 42,252 crowd for the dramatic 2024 sold out their initial 36,800 allocation, which is more than 10,000 above the allocation afforded to the defending champions. Posh had the larger share of fans for last season's final against Wycombe Wanderers, when they had more than 22,000 in attendance to witness Harrison Burrows' late record attendance for an EFL Trophy final was when 85,021 watched Portsmouth beat Sunderland on penalties in have already secured one advantage, however, after they won the toss to use their home blue shirts at Wembley. How have Posh been getting on? Peterborough United have turned around their fortunes on the pitch in recent inspired seven-match unbeaten run has lifted them up to 15th in the League One table - nine points clear of the relegation the extra breathing space ahead of their Wembley trip, Ferguson has insisted he is fully focused on the league campaign. "The motivation for me is staying in the league," Ferguson told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire."The Wembley game is the least important of the season, I'm not interested in it at all. "I will be on the day, but only on the day, and we've got to make sure we're in a very good position by the time we get to Wembley."Peterborough have away league games against Reading and Crawley Town, followed by home fixtures against Northampton Town and Birmingham, before taking on Blues again at Wembley. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
