Chairman Darragh MacAnthony spent time live on peterboroughtoday.co.uk answering questions from Peterborough United fans.
The Diary is happy to devote its page to the man who has made two successive promotions a real possibility:
John Hunter: If Peterborough United fail to go up, will you be able to hang on to your best players, and your manager, for another crack at promotion from League One?
Darragh MacAnthony: We are going up!
Mate of Nilesh: When Peterborough United beat Leicester, do you think they can go on and lift the League One title or is it just out of reach?
Darragh MacAnthony: I wanted the title since day one and believe we will win it, unlike many of the doubters.
Ann Edwards: Will Peterborough United be able to compete financially in the Championship?
Darragh MacAnthony: We have a solid plan for the Championship and this will involve aiming for the top 10 in the first season and chasing promotion in the second season.
Kevin Hunter: What did you do on your birthday?
Darragh MacAnthony: Chilled with the family and my new baby girl who arrived a few days earlier. We will bring in the best young players from Leagues One and Two and also the odd Pemier League youngster.
Conor: Are you worried that Premier League clubs will actually go for our 'holy trinity'?
Darragh MacAnthony: Not at all. If they want them, they will have to break records for them. It's a compliment for our club to have 15 Premier League scouts at every home game.
Ash Garford: If we were to find ourselves in the Championship next year, what kind of transfer budget would we be looking at strengthening our squad?
Darragh MacAnthony: The manager wants five or six players and we are already looking at them and making moves in preparation. No massive changes are expected, just tweaking the strength of the squad.
Andy Richards: Do you believe you have the determination (and the funds) for promotion to the Premier League?
Darragh MacAnthony: Without a doubt we have the team to challenge and with, a few additions, this team can do anything over the next three years.
AM Wade: 2010 will be the 50th anniversary of Peterborough United being elected to the Football League. Are the club planning anything special to celebrate this event? 2009 is also the 75th anniversary of the founding of Peterborough United.
Darragh MacAnthony: Plans are in place for celebrations.
Posh Shiela: How does it make you feel to know that you personally have created so much happiness for Peterborough United fans?
Darragh MacAnthony: It is a dream come true to see a plan come together, that I mapped out from day one.
Tom Johnson: Millwall away is in a few weeks time. This game is potentially huge, and could have a massive say on whether or not we gain promotion. Is anything being done by the club to ensure a large away contingent is present?
Darragh: We are trying our best to organise something for this game.
Tony Teesdale: Quite a few of the players signed under Darren Ferguson have proved to be either duds or unwanted – e.g. Rendell, Hatch and Howe – while several others are fringe players at best and unlikely to feature in a higher division. Who is responsible for bringing players into the club and are there any plans to change how we sign players in the future?
Darragh MacAnthony: 'Duds' is a stupid word to use and these players are brought in by me, the manager and the director of football. Many of them will bring more money in than they cost and our transfer policy is the envy of many other clubs.
Jim McGee: When we gain promotion to the Championship in just a few weeks time, what will the club's policy be toward bringing new talent to the club?
Darragh MacAnthony: Our policy won't change massively and will work as it has done already.
Matt Norris: If we don't win promotion this year or next year, will you remain committed to the club?
Darragh MacAnthony: Of course. I own the club, it's my baby and is part of the family. You don't run to the hills when things don't happen, patience is needed – but we will win the title.
Alistair Wade: Will we have to change the London Road stadium to an all-seater for the Championship?
Darragh MacAnthony: Not straight away.
Jack Thorpe: When we get promoted, will Fergie be given a decent transfer budget for the new season?
Darragh MacAnthony: He has already been given his budget and is very happy with it.
TMitC: Do you prefer Georgie Boyd with the headband or ponytail?
Darragh MacAnthony: Neither, they think they play for Brazil with those hair styles.
Sam B: What's your prediction for the Leicester match?
Darragh MacAnthony: 3-0.
Andy: Can we please look at further improving the club shop?
Darragh MacAnthony: Of course and it's a continuous exercise that won't happen overnight, like everything else around the club
Davide: Why is it that we do not have a club shop in the city centre?
Darragh MacAnthony: We were quoted 177k per annum in most places we looked for premises. It will happen, but again not this season or next
John: What are your long-term plans for your involvement with Peterborough United? Where do you see you and us in 10 or 20 years?
Darragh MacAnthony: Building Posh into a good Premier League club with average crowds of 22,000-plus and building a brand in football and having my children join me on the board.
R. Suppards: Are there any particular players out there within our budget that you personally would like to see pulling on a Peterborough United shirt?
Darragh MacAnthony: Gerrrard/Torres/Ronaldo.Nelson
PK: After we win today I'll get drunk, what will you do?
Darragh MacAnthony: I am working in London over the weekend so it'll be back to work after the final whistle.
Ash G: Have you ever considered standing in the London Road end for a home game? I'm sure you would be made very welcome.
Darragh MacAnthony: I will do it for one half in the final game of season at home.
John: I was skeptical at first about the appointment of Darren Ferguson as manager? How and when did you know that you would form such a good partnership?
Darragh MacAnthony : A good relationship takes time to forge and ours has had its ups and downs as we are both young, feisty and impatient, but I knew after our first meeting we would gel very well.
Tom Johnson: Will Peterborough United fans get a say in regards to the new Stadium design?
Darragh MacAnthony: We will definitely look for input from supporters for this.
TMitC: Have you got any ideas for the new stadium's name?
Darragh MacAnthony: Whoever pays the one million per year.
Lindsay: Have you considered adding people onto the board who will also financially support the club like you do?
Darragh MacAnthony: I don't do partners.
Nick: Can the club play 'Posh we Are' as the players run out against Leicester?
Darragh MacAnthony: No, but if the fans really want this kind of music, we can make it happen in future.
Malc: Do you have any pre-match superstitions?
Darragh MacAnthony: Yes, I used to go into the manager's office to catch up with the staff, but now they come up to my office as we lost the two times I went in there for coffee.
Posh Shiela: Do you get sick and tired of the whingers who are never satisfied, who moan at the game, in the ET and on the radio?
Darragh MacAnthony: Life is full of them and you can't keep everyone happy. Of course I laugh at it considering the progress we have made in two seasons.
Sam B: Any chance of you attempting the crossbar challenge at half-time today?
Darragh MacAnthony: Not in my suit and shoes. I would hate to slip and look like a fool in front of a sell out crowd.
Paul Venters: The chairman's player of the season so far is?
Darragh MacAnthony: Craig Mackail-Smith.
Nick Edwards: Do you feel that the supporters should be more involved in how the club is run off the pitch?
Darragh MacAnthony: Not really. If the supporters want to buy the club that's a different subject, but I own it and run it. But I don't mind working with supporters for opinions and ideas.
Ash G: What has been your favourite game so far this season?
Darragh MacAnthony: Leeds at home.
Nick: Who are you most looking forward to playing next season in the Championship?
Darragh MacAnthony: Newcastle.
The Diary is happy to devote its page to the man who has made two successive promotions a real possibility:
John Hunter: If Peterborough United fail to go up, will you be able to hang on to your best players, and your manager, for another crack at promotion from League One?
Darragh MacAnthony: We are going up!
Mate of Nilesh: When Peterborough United beat Leicester, do you think they can go on and lift the League One title or is it just out of reach?
Darragh MacAnthony: I wanted the title since day one and believe we will win it, unlike many of the doubters.
Ann Edwards: Will Peterborough United be able to compete financially in the Championship?
Darragh MacAnthony: We have a solid plan for the Championship and this will involve aiming for the top 10 in the first season and chasing promotion in the second season.
Kevin Hunter: What did you do on your birthday?
Darragh MacAnthony: Chilled with the family and my new baby girl who arrived a few days earlier. We will bring in the best young players from Leagues One and Two and also the odd Pemier League youngster.
Conor: Are you worried that Premier League clubs will actually go for our 'holy trinity'?
Darragh MacAnthony: Not at all. If they want them, they will have to break records for them. It's a compliment for our club to have 15 Premier League scouts at every home game.
Ash Garford: If we were to find ourselves in the Championship next year, what kind of transfer budget would we be looking at strengthening our squad?
Darragh MacAnthony: The manager wants five or six players and we are already looking at them and making moves in preparation. No massive changes are expected, just tweaking the strength of the squad.
Andy Richards: Do you believe you have the determination (and the funds) for promotion to the Premier League?
Darragh MacAnthony: Without a doubt we have the team to challenge and with, a few additions, this team can do anything over the next three years.
AM Wade: 2010 will be the 50th anniversary of Peterborough United being elected to the Football League. Are the club planning anything special to celebrate this event? 2009 is also the 75th anniversary of the founding of Peterborough United.
Darragh MacAnthony: Plans are in place for celebrations.
Posh Shiela: How does it make you feel to know that you personally have created so much happiness for Peterborough United fans?
Darragh MacAnthony: It is a dream come true to see a plan come together, that I mapped out from day one.
Tom Johnson: Millwall away is in a few weeks time. This game is potentially huge, and could have a massive say on whether or not we gain promotion. Is anything being done by the club to ensure a large away contingent is present?
Darragh: We are trying our best to organise something for this game.
Tony Teesdale: Quite a few of the players signed under Darren Ferguson have proved to be either duds or unwanted – e.g. Rendell, Hatch and Howe – while several others are fringe players at best and unlikely to feature in a higher division. Who is responsible for bringing players into the club and are there any plans to change how we sign players in the future?
Darragh MacAnthony: 'Duds' is a stupid word to use and these players are brought in by me, the manager and the director of football. Many of them will bring more money in than they cost and our transfer policy is the envy of many other clubs.
Jim McGee: When we gain promotion to the Championship in just a few weeks time, what will the club's policy be toward bringing new talent to the club?
Darragh MacAnthony: Our policy won't change massively and will work as it has done already.
Matt Norris: If we don't win promotion this year or next year, will you remain committed to the club?
Darragh MacAnthony: Of course. I own the club, it's my baby and is part of the family. You don't run to the hills when things don't happen, patience is needed – but we will win the title.
Alistair Wade: Will we have to change the London Road stadium to an all-seater for the Championship?
Darragh MacAnthony: Not straight away.
Jack Thorpe: When we get promoted, will Fergie be given a decent transfer budget for the new season?
Darragh MacAnthony: He has already been given his budget and is very happy with it.
TMitC: Do you prefer Georgie Boyd with the headband or ponytail?
Darragh MacAnthony: Neither, they think they play for Brazil with those hair styles.
Sam B: What's your prediction for the Leicester match?
Darragh MacAnthony: 3-0.
Andy: Can we please look at further improving the club shop?
Darragh MacAnthony: Of course and it's a continuous exercise that won't happen overnight, like everything else around the club
Davide: Why is it that we do not have a club shop in the city centre?
Darragh MacAnthony: We were quoted 177k per annum in most places we looked for premises. It will happen, but again not this season or next
John: What are your long-term plans for your involvement with Peterborough United? Where do you see you and us in 10 or 20 years?
Darragh MacAnthony: Building Posh into a good Premier League club with average crowds of 22,000-plus and building a brand in football and having my children join me on the board.
R. Suppards: Are there any particular players out there within our budget that you personally would like to see pulling on a Peterborough United shirt?
Darragh MacAnthony: Gerrrard/Torres/Ronaldo.Nelson
PK: After we win today I'll get drunk, what will you do?
Darragh MacAnthony: I am working in London over the weekend so it'll be back to work after the final whistle.
Ash G: Have you ever considered standing in the London Road end for a home game? I'm sure you would be made very welcome.
Darragh MacAnthony: I will do it for one half in the final game of season at home.
John: I was skeptical at first about the appointment of Darren Ferguson as manager? How and when did you know that you would form such a good partnership?
Darragh MacAnthony : A good relationship takes time to forge and ours has had its ups and downs as we are both young, feisty and impatient, but I knew after our first meeting we would gel very well.
Tom Johnson: Will Peterborough United fans get a say in regards to the new Stadium design?
Darragh MacAnthony: We will definitely look for input from supporters for this.
TMitC: Have you got any ideas for the new stadium's name?
Darragh MacAnthony: Whoever pays the one million per year.
Lindsay: Have you considered adding people onto the board who will also financially support the club like you do?
Darragh MacAnthony: I don't do partners.
Nick: Can the club play 'Posh we Are' as the players run out against Leicester?
Darragh MacAnthony: No, but if the fans really want this kind of music, we can make it happen in future.
Malc: Do you have any pre-match superstitions?
Darragh MacAnthony: Yes, I used to go into the manager's office to catch up with the staff, but now they come up to my office as we lost the two times I went in there for coffee.
Posh Shiela: Do you get sick and tired of the whingers who are never satisfied, who moan at the game, in the ET and on the radio?
Darragh MacAnthony: Life is full of them and you can't keep everyone happy. Of course I laugh at it considering the progress we have made in two seasons.
Sam B: Any chance of you attempting the crossbar challenge at half-time today?
Darragh MacAnthony: Not in my suit and shoes. I would hate to slip and look like a fool in front of a sell out crowd.
Paul Venters: The chairman's player of the season so far is?
Darragh MacAnthony: Craig Mackail-Smith.
Nick Edwards: Do you feel that the supporters should be more involved in how the club is run off the pitch?
Darragh MacAnthony: Not really. If the supporters want to buy the club that's a different subject, but I own it and run it. But I don't mind working with supporters for opinions and ideas.
Ash G: What has been your favourite game so far this season?
Darragh MacAnthony: Leeds at home.
Nick: Who are you most looking forward to playing next season in the Championship?
Darragh MacAnthony: Newcastle.
