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Matt Garbett (Peterborough United | England)

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Posted September 07, 2025 11:51 · last edited September 08, 2025 17:52

Gdansk may not be that bad after all. Trust that Crocombe has found a leafy pretty part of South London to lay down his head each night.

The Origin of "The Posh"

Pat Tirrell's Comment:
In 1921, Fletton United's player/manager Pat Tirrell announced he was seeking "posh players for a posh new team". "Posh" in this context simply meant "good" or high-quality.
Derogatory Use:
The press began using "Posh" in a derogatory way to describe the team, which was a far cry from the original meaning of the word.
Adoption by Fans:
When the Fletton side later reformed as Peterborough and Fletton United in 1923, the nickname persisted. When a new club, now known as Peterborough United, formed in 1934 after the previous club went bankrupt, the supporters greeted them with chants of "Up The Posh!".
From Derogatory to Official
A Permanent Moniker:
The fans' chanting transformed the term from an insult into a widely accepted nickname that has stayed with the club ever since.
The Nickname Today:
Today, "The Posh" is a well-known and integral part of the club's identity and tradition.

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Unknown editor edited September 08, 2025 17:52

Gdansk may not be that bad after all. Trustt that Crocombe has found a leafy pretty part of South London to lay down his head each night.

The Origin of "The Posh"

Pat Tirrell's Comment:
In 1921, Fletton United's player/manager Pat Tirrell announced he was seeking "posh players for a posh new team". "Posh" in this context simply meant "good" or high-quality.
Derogatory Use:
The press began using "Posh" in a derogatory way to describe the team, which was a far cry from the original meaning of the word.
Adoption by Fans:
When the Fletton side later reformed as Peterborough and Fletton United in 1923, the nickname persisted. When a new club, now known as Peterborough United, formed in 1934 after the previous club went bankrupt, the supporters greeted them with chants of "Up The Posh!".
From Derogatory to Official
A Permanent Moniker:
The fans' chanting transformed the term from an insult into a widely accepted nickname that has stayed with the club ever since.
The Nickname Today:
Today, "The Posh" is a well-known and integral part of the club's identity and tradition.

Unknown editor edited September 07, 2025 11:53

Gdansk may not be that bad after all.

The Origin of "The Posh"

Pat Tirrell's Comment:
In 1921, Fletton United's player/manager Pat Tirrell announced he was seeking "posh players for a posh new team". "Posh" in this context simply meant "good" or high-quality.
Derogatory Use:
The press began using "Posh" in a derogatory way to describe the team, which was a far cry from the original meaning of the word.
Adoption by Fans:
When the Fletton side later reformed as Peterborough and Fletton United in 1923, the nickname persisted. When a new club, now known as Peterborough United, formed in 1934 after the previous club went bankrupt, the supporters greeted them with chants of "Up The Posh!".
From Derogatory to Official
A Permanent Moniker:
The fans' chanting transformed the term from an insult into a widely accepted nickname that has stayed with the club ever since.
The Nickname Today:
Today, "The Posh" is a well-known and integral part of the club's identity and tradition.