For the third season in a row, Peterborough United’s first game of the League One season was an away trip to Rochdale.
And for the second time out of those three, The Posh left the North-West with all three points.
They came away 3-2 winners, with debutant Gwion Edwards scoring the winner after Marcus Maddison and Chris Forrester has equalised twice for the Posh.
The Posh players took to Twitter over the weekend to give their thoughts on a victory on the opening day:
Central defender Jack Baldwin spoke of the satisfaction of picking up three points.
Great to get up on a Sunday with 3 points in the bag! Credit to all fans that made the journey up, fantastic support! On to the next! ⚽️👊🏼
— JB (@JackBaldwin_6) August 7, 2016
Match winner Gwion Edwards described the support from the fans as “brilliant” and urged them to keep that up ahead of Tuesday’s EFL Cup match at home to AFC Wimbeldon.
Great start to the season yesterday! Brilliant support from the fans same again Tuesday night! ⚽️🙌
— Gwion Edwards (@GwionEdwards) August 7, 2016
Debutant Hayden White tweeted this picture, showing the passion of players and fans.
⚽️📸 pic.twitter.com/rRNF3Vyxch
— Hayden White (@HaydenWhite7) August 7, 2016
Striker Tom Nichols tweeted a picture showing him celebrating the winning goal with Gwion Edwards.
https://twitter.com/tomnichols20/status/761985938448867328
There’s no better feeling than a win, according to another debutant, Andrew Hughes.
No better feeling than getting off to a winning start 🔥 roll on Tuesday ⚽️ #posh #3points
— Andrew Hughes (@MrAndrewHughes) August 6, 2016
Striker Shaquille Coulthirst recognised the unitedness of the players and the fans. Long may that continue!
Great Feeling To Win Your First Game Of The Season. Great Togetherness From Players & Fans…#pufc ⚽️❤️
— Shaq Coulthirst (@ShaqCoulthirst) August 6, 2016
Here is a picture of the scenes following Edwards’ winning goal in the 90th minute.
Do love a 90th minute winner away from home!! @WeAreThePosh UTP pic.twitter.com/H38XcCTe3q
— Alan Brunton (@AlBrunton7) August 6, 2016
Peterborough United’s next game is the EFL Cup tie with AFC Wimbeldon at the ABAX Stadium. Their next Sky Bet League One fixture is at home to Bradford City.
