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.

Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson has been heavy criticised on social media after leaving Ashley Young’s son, Tyler, on the bench and denying a moment of history in the side’s FA Cup clash with Everton. Much of the talk in the build-up to this evening’s third-round tie had centred around the potential father-son meeting at Goodison Park.

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.