Sir Alex Ferguson won’t have had much to smile about this weekend following Manchester United’s 3-1 defeat in the Champions League final on Saturday. However, there was at least some joy in the Ferguson household, after his son Darren masterminded Peterborough United’s promotion following the Posh’s 3-0 victory over Huddersfield this afternoon.
The game may not have had the buildup of Saturday’s final, but everybody involved knew that it would be a special fixture considering the teams involved. Huddersfield approached the encounter having put together an incredible twenty seven game unbeaten run which resulted in them finishing 3rd in the league table with eighty seven points – a tally that should normally mean automatic promotion. Peterborough meanwhile finished the season one place lower in 4th but having scored an incredible 106 league goals and conceded 75, they were by far the division’s entertainers.
Unfortunately for Huddersfield, Peterborough’s attacking prowess proved just too strong in this one as a seven minute spell saw the Posh net the three goals that would result in their promotion. Tommy Rowe netted the first, while a strike from Craig Mackail-Smith and a free kick from Grant McCann wrapped up the result.
Some would say it was harsh on Huddersfield as for long periods the Terriers were on top. However, Peterborough have shown all season that they can score goals and after keeping it tight at the back, Lee Clark’s side didn’t really stand much of a chance on this occasion.
The victory for Posh means they reenter the Championship just one year after coming down. Huddersfield meanwhile have to come to terms with more playoff heartache, having failed at this stage on several occasions through recent years. However, after their sterling finish to the season, Lee Clark’s men are highly likely to be one of the favorites for promotion next year.
