Darren Ferguson revealed that one of Everton ’s players ‘had a pop’ at him for refusing to bring on Ashley Young’s son, Tyler, during Peterborough’s 2-0 defeat at Goodison Park. The history-making meeting between the father-son pair had dominated the headlines leading up to tonight’s FA Cup third-round tie.

Everton's veteran defender Ashley Young was denied the chance to play against his son, Tyler, in Thursday night's 2-0 win over League One Peterborough in the FA Cup

Darren Ferguson was says one Everton player 'had a pop at him' over decision to leave Tyler Young on the bench

Peterborough United manager Darren Ferguson has admitted the decision not to bring Tyler Young on to face his father was a tough one.

Tyler Young has seemingly aimed a sly dig at manager Darren Ferguson after being an unused substitute in the game against his dad's Everton.

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.

Darren Ferguson defended his decision not to play Ashley Young’s son against Everton – while Peterborough chairman Darragh MacAnthony branded the reaction to it

Peterborough manager slams Everton player who took issue with his decision not to bring on Tyler Young as ‘bang out of order’

Ashley Young summed up his feelings in one word after the Everton star was denied the chance to play against his teenage son.

DARREN FERGUSON has hit out after an Everton star had a pop at him for not playing Tyler Young. The son of Sir Alex Ferguson watched his side get knocked out of the FA Cup on Thursday evening at

Darren Ferguson did not bring Tyler Young off the bench to play against his father Ashley as Everton beat Peterborough 2-0 in the FA Cup.

Former England international Ashley Young could face his 18-year-old son Tyler when Everton hosts Peterborough in the third round of the FA Cup.