Callum Morton was wrestled to the ground by an Exeter defender, the foul initially starting outside the penalty box before seemingly carrying on inside. However, referee Carl Brook awarded a free-kick just outside the area despite the guidance suggesting it should have been a penalty.
“I know the new ruling that if the initial contact is outside the box but continues and goes on inside the box, it should be a penalty,” said Brady. “That’s what we were told in the manager’s meeting before the start of the season.
Posh are keen to get a new defender before the transfer window shuts at 11pm on Friday, August 30. It could be a permanent signing, although loan deals are also being considered.
Posh believe they have enough strength in midfield areas with the return of captain Hector Kyprianou from injury at Exeter City on Saturday. It’s thought Ryan De Havilland will only miss four more League One matches as Posh expect the scheduled fixture at Leyton Orient on September 7 will be postponed because of international call-ups. Kyprianou is now a regular in the Cyprus squad, while Sam Curtis (Republic of Ireland), George Nevett (England) and Chris Conn-Clarke (Northern Ireland) could also receive senior international or age group selections.
Posh are still waiting to hear from Manchester City re wage payments to Mo Susoho now that the teenager’s loan at London Road has ended because of injury, but manager Darren Ferguson believes there is space in the salary cap to allow the arrival of a centre-back. A new signing is not now dependent on Posh getting rid of transfer-listed players David Ajiboye, Romoney Crichlow and Kabongo Tshimanga.
“We’re trying to get a centre-back in and we’re mindful we only have 10 days or so left of the transfer window,” Ferguson said. “Loans from Premier League clubs are tricky right now, but we won’t necessarily be loaning a player. We will see what pans out, but it’s doubtful there will be anyone new in the building before the weekend. It’s not dependent on players leaving though. There has been interest in Kabongo, but he wants to stay in the League which is his prerogative, and David, but there hasn’t been much on Romoney.
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