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Father-Son Dream Team? Tyler Young Joins Ipswich, Set to Team Up with Dad Ashley!

2025-09-04

Author: Arjun

In a heartwarming twist of fate, Tyler Young has officially signed with Ipswich Town's under-21 squad, igniting excitement over the possibility of him taking the field alongside his father, Ashley Young, for the Championship club.

Ashley Young, a football veteran at 40, made a free transfer to Ipswich this summer after an eventful season with Everton. His illustrious career features 39 caps for the England national team and stints at prestigious clubs including Watford, Aston Villa, Manchester United, Inter Milan, and Everton.

Now with the opportunity to team up with his son, Ashley's return to Ipswich is more than just a new chapter in his career; it’s a family reunion on the pitch. Tyler, who spent time on trial during the summer, officially joined the U21s in August. His football journey has seen him through the academies of Arsenal, MK Dons, and QPR, before playing last season at Peterborough.

Interestingly, the two almost faced off in last season's FA Cup when Everton and Peterborough drew each other in the third round. While Ashley was brought on as a second-half substitute, Tyler remained sidelined, reigniting discussions about the dynamics of father-son relationships in professional sports.

Peterborough's manager, Darren Ferguson, faced scrutiny for not fielding Tyler during that match despite the unique scenario. He explained, "If the game had been 2-0, I would have put him on. But with it being 1-0, I needed to prioritize the result. We're not a charity case, as much as I wanted Tyler to get on with his dad."

With the stage set at Ipswich, fans can't help but wonder—will we see a father-son duo take the Championship by storm? Only time will tell!