Peterborough United fans were left scratching their heads when asked to nominate a man-of-the-match from Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Salford City at the Weston Homes Stadium.

An appeal has been started, however, to help the well-known mascot, who has been working at the club for over 20 years, to fund a hernia operation to enable him to remain active in the role.

Peterborough United, 19 points back and only qualified on the very final day of the season proper, would go to Wembley. When the pressure was on, Wednesday had wilted.