Ashley Young’s son Tyler lands dream transfer after FA Cup heartbreak

Tyler Young has joined his dad Ashley on the Ipswich books following his release by Peterborough.

The 19-year-old has signed for the Tractor Boys’ under-21 side after a successful trial period, according to the East Anglian Daily Times.

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He could now line-up alongside his dad Ashley as a team-mate this season.

Young Jr left Posh at the end of last season after his one-year deal at London Road expired.

The teenager has since featured for Ipswich’s under-21s in friendly matches after training with the club during pre-season.

He was also named on the bench for their Premier League 2 win over Derby last month.

The midfielder has now joined his dad at Portman Road after the 40-year-old signed for the Championship club in July.

It follows previous spells in the academies of Arsenal, MK Dons and QPR prior to signing for Peterborough in August 2024.

He went on to make one senior appearance in the EFL Trophy as well as featuring on the bench in League One as well as both the FA Cup and Carabao Cup.

His appearance on the bench in the FA Cup third round in January made headlines as Posh faced Everton at Goodison Park.

As a result, Young Jr could have faced his Premier League-winning father on the pitch, with Young Sr on the Toffees bench.

However, despite trading light-hearted trash talk in the build-up to the match, the Youngs were denied the chance to make history.

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Although Young Sr was brought on as a second half substitute, Posh boss Darren Ferguson opted against introducing the youngster.

He later defended his decision following the 2-0 defeat after revealing an Everton player had taken a pop at him.

Ferguson told reporters: “If the game had been 2-0 at that point I would have put him on, but it’s 1-0, I’ve got to get a forward on.

“We’re not a charity case, as much as I wanted Tyler to get on with his dad.

“One of their (Everton’s) players had a bit of a pop at me, which is bang out of order.

“I’ve got to do what is best for our team and at that point, 1-0, I’m trying to get a result.”

Young Sr signed a one-year deal with Kieran McKenna’s side earlier in the summer after leaving Everton.

He has since featured in each of their opening five matches across all competitions.

They include grabbing an assist against Derby on Saturday in his first Championship start of the campaign.

Ipswich are currently 20th in the second tier after three draws and a defeat from their first four league matches.