Here are the players chairman Darragh MacAnthony, director football Barry Fry and first-team boss Darren Ferguson brought to the club in the first 18 months after Fergie’s second appointment as manager on January, 2011.
Permanent signings only.
5. NICKY AJOSE
Signed 05/07/11...Apps/Goals 27/7...A centre forward signed from Manchester United, but you'd never have known it aside from a terrific hat-trick in a win against Notts County. Spent more time out on loan than at the club before Fry pulled off a minor miracle by persuading Leeds United to sign him in 2014. Had one good season at Swindon before finishing his career at Exeter City...Rating 4/10.Photo: Alan Storer
6. CRAIG ALCOCK
Signed 15/07/11...Apps/Goals 112/0...Defender signed from Yeovil who was a rock-solid reliable performer in either full-back position and even at centre-back. He was a regular for two seasons in the Championship before leaving for Sheffield United on a free transfer. Finished his career back at Yeovil. He's now a respected Academy coach at Luton Town....Rating 8/10.Photo: Paul Franks
7. DANNY KEARNS
Signed 30/08/11...Apps/Goals 37/0...Irish winger signed from Dundalk who flattered to deceive before he moved on to Carlisle United three years later, following a couple of loan spells.Returned to Ireland after leaving Carlisle...Rating 4/10.Photo: Paul Franks
8. EMILE SINCLAIR
Signed 31/08/11....Apps/Goals 49/13...A surprise forward signing for a Championship club from Macclesfield who predictably struggled to hold down a starting place. He was blessed with rapid pace though which helped him score a memorable hat-trick at Hull City which gave Posh their first win of the 2012-13 season following seven straight defeats to start the campaign. Posh sold him to Crawley for £100k and he finished his career at Bradford Park Avenue...Rating 5/10.Photo: Alan Storer