Peterborough chairman's 'delight' at Fernandez Rangers move
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MacAnthony is thrilled with his progress and says it is evidence that his club is the best place for young players to go and develop despite apparently being "written off" in recent years. They have just finished bottom half in the third tier with a very young squad.
The Irishman wrote on social media: "Delighted to play a part taking a young man for £0, let our wonderful coaches do their thing, the club have an awful season winning another trophy & see him end up at a champions league club in another blockbuster deal.
"Another message to all young talent out there & their agents that regardless of recent 'short term' sentiment re us being written off - Peterborough is the place to come & has been for many years."
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