Thompson’s capture is greeted with applause on Twitter!

The capture of midfielder Ben Thompson was greeted with applause by most commentators on social media.

Here are a selection of views as seen on Twitter by @PTAlanSwann

What a signing! I've seen this lad pull a 10/10 performance in the Championship. At his best he offers aggression, drive, creativity, goals. Been offform for a couple of years for various reasons so a bit of work to do to get that version of him, but give him free rein and you have got potentially the best player in the league. @GabSutton

He’s a compete player. He tracks back, tackles, intercepts play, never stops running, can read the game, can pick out a pass and can shoot! He will be top drawer in your side! Can’t praise him up enough! @EmlynTimmons

You can always tell by the reaction of fans who have seen him play that aren't Posh fans. Seen a lot of good things from Millwall and Pompey fans. @PaddySkinhead

Great signing, just what we need and he has Championship experience for when we get promoted. @Dan7Barry

He didn't get that many Championship appearances by being a bad player. That much experience at that level at his age all suggest he should do well in L1. Maybe a signing in the mould of McCann himself. @JakeBleu

Looks a good solid signing. A winning mentality and forward thinking player should fit in very nicely into our already very promising midfield. @PaulHow19538679

We already have two top central midfielders, so it wasn’t a position I was desperate to sign a top player in, but he sounds decent and good for the squad. But keeper still the priority, get that right and it’s a top two finish. @Liampufc1996

I never judge a player until I’ve seen him play. Time will tell if Thompson is any good. Too many fans make rash judgements on a player. Look at Jorge Grant last season. @StevegreatPosh1