Peterborough superfan Adrian Durham has defended Darren Ferguson after the club’s manager came under fire for his decision not to bring on Tyler Young during last night’s FA Cup third round tie against Everton.

The FA Cup is soccer’s oldest surviving cup competition but never before in its 154-year history has a match featured a player lining up against his own son. History was almost made on Thursday night,

Ashley Young 'gutted' after being denied father vs son history in FA Cup - Darren Ferguson insists Peterborough not a “charity case” as he attracts Everton fury for leaving Tyler Young on the bench

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.

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Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson said an unnamed Everton player “had a pop” at him after he denied Tyler Young the opportunity to come on as a substitute against his father Ashley in Thursday's FA Cup third round match.

Ashley Young says he is ‘gutted’ after he was denied the chance to play against his son Tyler during Everton’s 2-0 win over Peterborough in the FA Cup on Thursday night. The father and son duo were set to make FA Cup history by playing against each other in their third-round tie at Goodison Park.

Everton defender Ashley Young said it would be the high point of his career if he lines up against his 18-year-old son Tyler when the Merseyside club host Peterborough United in the third round of the FA Cup later on Thursday.

Ashley Young was prevented the chance to face off against his son Tyler at Goodison Park in Thursday night's FA Cup third round clash