Darren Fletcher could play his sons Jack and Tyler in Man United's upcoming game vs BrightonSir Alex Ferguson playing Darren FergusonThe ultimate example of footballing nepotism is, in the eyes of many, Sir Alex Ferguson playing his son Darren - and it led to Roy Keane questioning Fergie's integrity. The young Ferguson managed 30 appearances in United colours before being shipped off to Wolves for £250,000 in 1994. Ferguson, managing Peterborough against Everton, could have created FA Cup history but refused to sub on Tyler despite losing 2-0. Sir Alex Ferguson famously played his son Darren Ferguson for Manchester UnitedTony Pulis playing Anthony PulisHaving your son at one club is suspicious enough. Clough scored 130 goals under his old man, winning the League Cup twice and the Full Members' Cup twice, and to this day remains their second-top scorer ever.


Source:   Daily Mail
January 11, 2026 15:39 UTC