When did Peterborough United Football Club come into existence?

Club History. Peterborough United Football Club officially came into being on 17th May 1934 when a crowded meeting at the city’s now long demolished Angel Hotel decided to go ahead with the formation of a professional club to fill a void left by the collapse of Peterborough and Fletton United some two years earlier.

Where can I buy Peterborough United home kit?

Peterborough United are delighted to unveil the brand new home strip for the 2019-2020 campaign! You can now purchase the kit exclusively online at www.theposhonlinestore.com and from 12pm today (Friday) in store at the Club Shop at the Weston Homes Stadium.

When do Peterborough United shirts go on sale?

The Club Shop is also open from 10am until 3pm on Saturday to allow supporters to purchase the Nike branded kit. The shirt, which features the Mick George sponsor logo on the front and the Princebuild logo on the back, is priced at £45 for adults and £34 for juniors.

Why is Peterborough United called the posh football club?

On 17th May 1934 Peterborough United was formed as a professional club to fill the void. Councilor Jack Swain, who was acting chairman, told the public meeting that, “Peterborough will ultimately find a place in the Football League.” Peterborough’s peculiar nickname, “The Posh,” is inherited from the older club.

When did Peterborough United start wearing green shirts?

Posh began in green shirts with a while ‘V’ on the front, white shorts and black socks with a green top carrying two white hoops and as early as November 1934, when a statutory meeting took place, it was suggested the club should think seriously of seeking a league place.

When did Peterborough United go back to the second tier?

Back-to-back promotions – via a fourth-place finish in 1990–91 and the play-offs in 1992, beating Stockport County 2–1 in the final, – earned Peterborough a place in the second tier for the first time in the club’s history.

Who was the first player to sign for Peterborough United?

First of 11 full time professionals to be signed was former Sheffield United goalkeepeer John Kendall and the line-up also included ex-Fletton favourite Harry ‘Bowie’ Willis, who had been in the side that achieved the club’s greatest FA Cup moment against First Division Birmingham City in 1928.