The club’s fortunes have changed noticeably this season.

Darragh MacAnthony’s move from sporadic oversight to heightened monitoring at Peterborough United mirrored the club’s upturn under manager Ron Rowett.

Previously, the team had floundered with poor form during periods of minimal involvement from MacAnthony.

Separate plans are being drafted to honour former player Tommy Robson, who led fundraising for the club’s community projects, by installing a bronze statue in his name.

Earlier, Peterborough tried to sign an unnamed experienced international midfielder but were rebuffed, exposing squad weaknesses in a competitive league.

Supporters expect the heightened ownership focus will propel progress.