Posh legend Chris Turner.

An impressive total of £2,650.97 was raised at last Saturday’s (January 28) home match with MK Dons, mostly from a bucket collection.

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The statue has been commisioned and is expected to be unveiled at the ABAX Stadium on Friday, September 1.

“The amount raised last weekend was incredible,” a Chris Turner Statue Fund committee spokesman enthused. “Our extraordinarily generous supporters never cease to amaze me. The goal-line is now well and truly in sight.”