JACK HUNT was Town’s have-a-go hero as sheer persistence finally produced a point against promotion rivals Peterborough.

It’s unlikely substitute Hunt would have been on the pitch had it not been for a hamstring injury sustained by Joey Gudjonsson, himself a half-time replacement for Danny Ward.

But the 20-year-old, taking up a position on the right wing rather than in his usual full-back berth, certainly made the most of his opportunity.

First he won an 85th-minute penalty, only for Gary Roberts’ spot kick to be saved by Joe Lewis.

Then, with the fourth official signalling an extra four minutes, Hunt drove his way into the box again, this time drilling in a low shot – and the first goal of his career.

If Town’s overall performance was disappointing – Lee Clark’s side slipped out of the automatic promotion places as Southampton won 2-0 at Leyton Orient – they deserved the draw.

Attack-minded Posh, who had gone ahead through Grant McCann’s 41st-minute penalty, were put under real pressure in the closing stages, and had an equaliser come earlier, the home team might well have gone on to win.

One point was certainly better than none and Town, who stretched their unbeaten League I run to 20 matches, should be given credit for keeping going after a penalty miss which might have led to heads dropping.

The home fans in a 14,855 crowd also played their part, sticking with their side throughout and finally getting the chance to cheer.

Town weren’t without opportunities in the first half.

Benik Afobe couldn’t get a clean enough connection to Scott Arfield’s 13th-minute cross, and neither could Jordan Rhodes when Jamie McCombe headed on Lee Peltier’s long throw in the 21st.