Peterborough United manager Luke Williams has told supporters he expects "quality players" to be added to his squad before the transfer window closes, while stressing confidence in the current crop of players already at London Road.
Reaction after Boston defeat
Williams spoke to the club’s media team after Saturday’s 1-0 pre-season loss at Boston United, a match in which winger Kyrell Lisbie — believed to have undergone a medical at Championship side Millwall — did not feature. The prospect of departures has stirred concern among some fans, but the manager sought to balance realism with optimism about the club’s recruitment work.
"I am sure quality players will arrive, but we also have a lot of players already here who we are really excited about."
He described the club’s recruitment efforts as continuous, singling out chairman Darragh MacAnthony and director Barry Fry for their ongoing involvement, and praised staff who scout matches on the club’s behalf.
Squad assessment and positives
On the field, Williams said Posh created sufficient chances to have won comfortably against Boston but failed to convert key opportunities, particularly with the final pass and the finish. He highlighted encouraging performances from several players, including:
- Harrison Jones – described as an “old school, box‑to‑box midfielder” who has made a positive impression
- Evan Weir – whose quality was noted during the game
- Collin Andeng Ndi – commended for his assertiveness in goal
Williams also pointed to promising work from the wide players, saying they occupied good positions and that coaching will focus on improving delivery into the penalty area.
Fixtures for supporters
The club has two more warm‑up fixtures before the League One season begins: a friendly at York City and a final home game against West Bromwich Albion. The match at York is scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, with a 7.45pm kick‑off; the home fixture against West Brom is on Saturday, August 1, 3pm. The report notes York have made an additional 140 tickets available to Peterborough fans.
| Opponent | Date | Kick‑off | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| York City | Tuesday 28 July | 7.45pm | Away |
| West Bromwich Albion | Saturday 1 August | 3pm | Home (London Road) |
Supporters attending the friendlies will be watching for any late arrivals in the transfer market and for how the young and new members of the squad adapt as the club finalises preparations for the campaign.
With recruitment described as "relentless, constant work", fans will be hoping the combination of new signings and the standouts already impressing in pre‑season will deliver a strong start when competitive fixtures begin.
