The local lads roll of honour

Dick Kwiatowski was born in Peterborough in 1948 to a Polish father and German mother.

He progressed through the Posh youth team ranks to sign a professional contract in 1967. Kwiatowski played in midfield or defence, making 62 Posh appearances before he was released in 1972 when he went on to play for Stamford and Holbeach. Kwiatowksi halped Stamford to the FA Vase finals at Wembley in 1976 & 1980. He also managed Bourne Town before retiring and becoming a bank manager.

Other locally produced Posh players nominated by the readers included...

Andy Furnell (it’s a Yaxley thing!). @MattAll82111727

Ricky-Jade Jones is going to be some player. @Fisher8491

Lee Clarke. @theyatesy

Luke McShane. @AndrewCook8

David Norris was scouted by Football League clubs while playing local league football. @Jinksy6

Carl Piergianni @DazMoody

Craig Goldsmith Kevin Oldham

Harrison Burrows @DazMoody

Danny Andrew @tommyphillips21

Don’t forget Daniel French, John Winters, Ade Fife. @talkSPORTDrive

Ashley Carr @shooky66

Paddy Rayment & Mario Ippolitto @romysdad

My old man Steven Zenczuk! @DanZenczuk

Hamish Curtis @Petejshort

Dom Genovese @benward001

Garry Butterworth @arerandall

Stuart Hodson @john6anderson

Ryan Semple @ashleyrodgers21

Tony Cliss Dave Barfoot

There have also been a few players born and raised in Peterborough who went onto enjoy strong careers without playing for their hometown club.

Classy defender Paul Blades was one. He went to school in Walton before serving Wolves, Derby County and Norwich City with distinction.

Former Leicester City striker Julian Joachim was born in Peterborough, but left the city when a baby.