ASHLEY and Tyler Young are set to become the first father-son duo to take to the field in Championship history.
The pair were denied a historic meeting by Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson in last season’s FA Cup when Tyler and his Posh team-mates took on Premier League side Everton.
Had Tyler taken to the pitch while his old man was on the field, they would’ve become the first father-son duo to play against one another in the 154-year history of the FA Cup.
But now, they could potentially play for the SAME TEAM after Tyler was signed to Ipswich Town’s Under-21s following a successful trial.
Former Manchester United and England star Ashley joined the Tractor Boys this summer at the ripe old age of 40.
And the magnitude of Town’s signing of his son hasn’t gone unnoticed by football fans.
One wrote on X:”Like father, like son.”
Another said: “Hopefully, they get given a game together.”
And another said: “Finally get to play together professionally.”
One remarked: “Would love to see them play in the same team together.”
Another chimed in: “Father and son at the same club, a beautiful story.”
Ashley inked a one-year deal with Ipswich in July following his release from Everton.
Manager Kieran McKenna said of his arrival: “Ashley has had a fantastic career and his achievements speak for themselves.
“He has maintained an extremely high level of professionalism and competitiveness through his career and he is still playing at a very good level.
“We feel his leadership and experience will be valuable to the group this season and he is very hungry to contribute on and off the pitch.”
Ipswich will be back in action a week on Friday night, welcoming Sheffield United to Portman Road.
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