Posh boss Williams praises 'heroic' cup effort
Luke Williams is delighted after a shootout victory over Barnsley puts Peterborough into the Carabao Cup fourth round for the first time since 2009.
Peterborough United manager Luke Williams expressed his admiration for his team's heroic performance as they secured a place in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup for the first time since 2009. The League One side triumphed 7-6 on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw against fellow League One club Barnsley at home. Williams commended the players' incredible spirit and unity, stating they fought valiantly and kept going throughout the match.
The victory followed a 1-0 win over Bristol Rovers and a 5-1 thrashing of Championship side Watford in the previous round. Young striker Harry Leonard, who has already scored five goals this season, netted the opening goal against Barnsley. Williams also highlighted the addition of 31-goal National League forward Danny Ormerod, who scored twice on his debut.
Despite the fourth-round draw, Williams emphasized that the team's league form has been disappointing, sitting 21st in the table with only five points from six matches. However, he remains unfazed by the criticism and focuses solely on the team's performance on the pitch.
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