Darren Ferguson criticized for not letting Ashley Young's son play and missing chance to make history against Everton.

The highly anticipated FA Cup match between Peterborough and Everton had a potential historic twist - a father-son showdown between Ashley Young and his son, Tyler Young. However, this exciting possibility was crushed when Peterborough's manager, Darren Ferguson, chose to leave Tyler on the bench, sparking criticism on social media.

As the game approached, the focus was on the Young duo, but the news of Sean Dyche's firing and the appointment of interim managers Leighton Baines and Seamus Coleman shifted the attention. Despite this distraction, Peterborough remained hopeful of causing an upset, but their chances faded as Beto scored a brilliant goal in the 42nd minute and Iliman Ndiaye sealed Everton's victory with a goal in extra time.

With 20 minutes left in the game, the 36-year-old Ashley Young was finally brought on as a substitute, setting up the potential for a historic father-son match-up. However, Ferguson instead chose to introduce other players, leaving Tyler on the bench. This decision left fans on social media disappointed and frustrated, with many expressing their disbelief and calling for Ferguson to be sacked.

Ndiaye's late penalty secured Everton's win, and fans were left wondering why Ferguson didn't take the opportunity to create such a special moment between father and son. Some fans even accused Ferguson of being "petty" for not playing Tyler.

After the game, Ferguson defended his decision and praised his players for their effort, but acknowledged that Beto's goal was the turning point in the game. He also admitted that it was "unusual" to face a team that had just lost their manager on the day of the match.

Overall, the highly anticipated father-son showdown did not come to fruition, leaving many disappointed. Despite the criticism, Ferguson stands by his decision and remains proud of his team's performance against the five-time FA Cup winners.

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