Darren Ferguson has been heavily criticised on social media after leaving Ashley Young’s son, Tyler, on the bench and denying the pair a moment of history in Peterborough’s 2-0 defeat to Everton in the FA Cup.

Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson faced criticism after an Everton player reacted to his decision not to substitute Tyler Young, son of Everton's Ashley Young, during an FA Cup match. Ferguson prioritized strategy over sentiment,

Darren Ferguson's League One Peterborough United can make Goodison Park FA Cup history if they beat former winners Everton.

Darren Ferguson did not bring on Tyler Young to play against ... but that looked set to change at Goodison Park. However, Tyler was an unused substitute as the League One side exited the FA Cup in the third round following goals from Beto and Iliman ...

Ashley Young could have played against his son Tyler on Thursday night It would have made FA Cup history, but Darren Ferguson did not bring ... the FA Cup when Everton hosted Peterborough at Goodison Park. Young Sr, had admitted it would be his 'dream ...

Darren Ferguson did not bring on Tyler Young to play against his ... had the chance to make some history in the FA Cup on Thursday night at Goodison Park. But the midfielder took no part in the action as the Toffees clinched a 2-0 win thanks to goals ...

(Peter Byrne/PA via AP) Everton’s Ashley Young, right, speaks with his son, Peterborough United’s Tyler Young, before the Emirates FA Cup third round match at Goodison Park, Liverpool, England, Thursday Jan. 9, 2025. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP) Everton’s ...

Peterborough chairman Darragh MacAnthony has given his thoughts on Darren Ferguson’s decision to not allow Tyler Young to play against his father Ashley during the Posh’s 2-0 FA Cup defeat against Everton on Thursday.

Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson defends his decision to leave Ashley Young's son Tyler on the bench for Everton FA Cup tie.

Peterborough United manager Darren Ferguson has defended his decision not to bring Tyler Young off the bench during their 2-0 defeat to Everton at Goodison Park in the FA Cup.

Peterborough United manager Darren Ferguson has defended his decision not to play Ashley Young's son Tyler in their FA Cup defeat to Everton, despite the potential for creating history. The League One side's 2-0 loss at Goodison Park could have witnessed the first-ever father-son matchup in FA Cup history,

A mixed response, it's fair to say.