Long-serving Posh Women midfielder Meg Lawlor has announced she will retire from the game following Sunday's fixture with Stourbridge.
It will be an emotional occasion on Sunday for midfielder Meg Lawlor as she plays her 180th and final game of her career after confirming plans to retire at the end of the campaign.
Lawlor, who has been part of the meteoric rise through the leagues for the Posh Women, has scored 43 goals in her 179 appearances for the club and will hang up her boots following Sunday's final FAWNL Division One Midlands campaign fixture of the season at PIMS Park against Stourbridge (2pm).
Lawlor was understandably proud of her achievements in a Posh shirt. "I think if I was to use one word to sum up my Posh career, it would be proud. I am proud to have represented my childhood club for nine years alongside some incredible players.
"I am so proud of the journey that we have been on from promotion to Tier 5, scrapping to avoid relegation in our first season at Tier 4, finishing third in the last two seasons and now finally getting the promotion we deserve.
"I am proud to have seen so much home-grown talent come through the Academy into the first team and to see them grow as a person and player - I am so excited to watch them represent the club at Tier 3 next season.
"I am so proud of where this club is now to where it was when we used to play at the training ground with only our parents watching. And finally, I am proud of all the memories and all the friendships that I have made at this club. It has been such a special time and although my football journey is coming to an end, I know I have made friends for life.
"Obviously this is a huge decision and something I have thought long and hard about as football has always been a massive part of my life. This team is like a family for me. But I think now is the right time time for me to step away and what a great time to do it when we have just won the league to go into Tier 3," Lawlor said.
Manager Jake Poole said: "Meg goes down as one of the greats of Peterborough United Women and in my time here, her love for the club has been evident every single day.
"She is a model professional and a great person and will be missed by everyone at the club as we wish her the best in her retirement."
On behalf of everyone connected with Peterborough United, a huge thank you to Meg for her efforts for the club over the years and Good Luck in retirement!