January 10th 2025.
Ashley Young was left feeling disappointed after missing out on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play against his 18-year-old son, Tyler, in the FA Cup on Thursday night. The father and son duo were set to make history by facing each other on the pitch during Everton's 2-0 win over Peterborough at Goodison Park.
However, despite both of them being named as substitutes for their respective teams, only Ashley Young was given the chance to play. Tyler Young remained on the bench as Peterborough manager, Darren Ferguson, made the difficult decision to not bring him on as a substitute during the game.
Ferguson, who happens to be the son of legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, faced criticism from an Everton player for his decision. This added to the disappointment of Ashley Young, who could be seen looking dejected as the final whistle blew.
In a post on social media the following day, the former Manchester United winger expressed his disappointment, saying he was "gutted" about missing the opportunity to share the field with his son. The game itself saw Everton take the lead in the first half and secure their win with a penalty in the dying minutes of injury time.
When asked about his decision to leave Tyler Young on the bench, Ferguson admitted that it was a difficult one to make. He explained that he had to do what he thought was best for the team, even though he would have loved to see Tyler get some playing time.
Ferguson also revealed that he faced criticism from an Everton player for not bringing Tyler on as a substitute. He emphasized that he had to prioritize the team's performance and couldn't simply make decisions based on personal feelings.
Despite the disappointment and criticism, Ferguson stood by his decision, stating that he had to do what was best for the team in order to try and secure a result. He made it clear that he would always prioritize the team's success over personal relationships or emotions.
When asked about the comments made by the Everton player, Ferguson brushed it off, saying it was just "small things" and that he had to focus on what was best for the team. Ultimately, he stood by his decision and remained confident that he made the right call for the team.
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