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DARREN FERGUSON has hit out after an Everton star had a pop at him for not playing Tyler Young.

The son of Sir Alex Ferguson watched his side get knocked out of the FA Cup on Thursday evening at Goodison Park.

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He was unable to play against his father Ashley Young[/caption]

Beto gave the Toffees the lead in the first half before Iliman Ndiaye killed off the tie in the dying moments from the spot.

However, many fans were hoping to see Young, 18, make an appearance for the Posh against his dad and Everton defender Ashley Young, 39.

Tyler did not make it on the pitch which meant history could not be made.

A father and son have never played against each other in the FA Cup’s entire 154 history.

After the game, Ferguson insisted that putting Tyler on would not have been the right decision for his side.

He also revealed at an Everton star “had a pop” at him for leaving the teenager on the bench.

He said: “It was very difficult to leave Tyler on the bench but I’ve got to do what I think is best for the team.

“As much as I wanted Tyler to get on, if the game had been 2-0 at that point I would’ve put him on, but at 1-0, I had to get a forward on.

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“I’ve got to try and get something out of the game and do what is best for my team.

“One of their players had a pop at me which was bang out of order.

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Leighton Baines (L) and Seamus Coleman were in charge of the Toffees for the match[/caption]

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Beto netted the opener for Everton[/caption]

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Iliman Ndiaye scored the second from the spot[/caption]

“We are not a charity case.”

The omission should not have come as a surprise as Tyler has only made one professional appearance before the game.

He was a substitute in the EFL Trophy clash against Stevenage back in October.

Meanwhile, Sean Dyche was not in the dugout for the Toffees following his sacking earlier in the day.

Instead, Seamus Coleman and club legend Leighton Baines took charge of the side.

The pair had to deal with a nasty injury to Armando Broja during the game.

The striker was stretchered off after landing awkwardly and appearing to be in immediate discomfort.

The club’s hunt for Dyche’s replacement has already seen the names of former manager David Moyes and ex-Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho be linked.

IRELAND should follow the Canadian military’s lead and use loyalty bonuses to bolster Defence Forces numbers, it’s claimed.

Reports this week revealed the Canadian military are pushing their government for extra funding for retention bonuses to encourage soldiers to stay in the army.

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The Irish Defence Forces has struggled to retain soldiers in recent years, as private sector companies head-hunt our troops due to the quality of their training and skills.

The established strength of our Defence Forces is supposed to be 9,500, however, figures from November show we only have 7,447 troops.

The last Government committed to boosting the strength of our military to 11,500 personnel by 2028.

In recent years, Defence Minister Micheal Martin has increased pay and conditions for soldiers in a bid to boost recruitment, with the starting salary for a three-star private or able seaman now €40,297.

This has coincided with a boost in applications to join the Defence Forces, however, there continues to be an exodus of soldiers leaving our military to take up well paid positions in the private sector.

PDFORRA, the group that represents rank and file soldiers, today calls on the Irish Defence Forces to follow the lead of the Canadian military and push our government for funding to introduce loyalty bonuses to help keep staff.

President Mark Keane told The Irish Sun: “We have has long advocated for the introduction of retention and recruitment payments similar to those just announced by the Canadian Armed Forces.

“Internationally, other Armed Forces have implemented similar measures to maintain retention levels.

“These measures must go hand in glove with career development, work-life balance, and organisational culture changes.

“PDFORRA will continue to advocate for these measures to address the ongoing challenges facing our members and their families serving with Oglaigh na hEireann.”

A KEY garda crime team who have made 600 arrests over the past two years is being disbanded, The Irish Sun has learned.

Officers on the DMR North Burglary Response Unit based in Santry were informed of the news this week and will now be transferred back to ­uniform duties.

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Sources say that given the vast area the team covers, from Balbriggan right into Clontarf, there are fears criminals who were being targeted by the unit will now work to take advantage of the void left behind.

The unit once had around 20 gardai assigned to it, working around the clock. Despite it falling to ten officers in the past two years, it has had huge successes in bringing criminals before the courts.

Just last year, leading members of a Traveller gang were charged over stolen tools taken in burglaries nationwide.

The unit also played a key role in tackling the mobs who were stealing catalytic converters from imported cars.

A source explained: “It is very frustrating for the gardai involved because they had been doing sterling work.

“They had some great successes, 600 arrests in two years – you wouldn’t get that in any other unit in the country.

“Given how active burglary gangs are in Dublin, there needs to be a proactive response which there has been but it will now fall off with this unit being scrapped.”

Although no reason was given for the disbandment of the unit, sources say it is a consequence of not having enough frontline personnel.

The gardai in the unit had been seconded from stations around north Dublin.

Another source told us: “So when frontline members get into these task force units, senior management are then left struggling to fill the hole left behind.

“So this is a resourcing issue and this is the knock-on effect, this specialised unit is being wound up.

“It hasn’t gone down well at all for those who are affected by the move.”

The Garda Press Office was contacted for comment.

THE distraught sister of a missing man has offered a huge €20,000 reward for ­information over fears he may have been killed.

Jessica Hanlon, 46, whose brother Anthony, 39, was last seen in the Magdalene Street area of Drogheda around 6.30pm on November 26, believes “something sinister” has happened to her sibling.

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She told how she offered the reward in the hope that someone can provide information on her younger brother’s whereabouts.

Jessica met with Gardai on Tuesday to discuss her brother’s case.

At the time of his disappearance, Anthony had been staying in homeless accommodation but was set to move into his own place before Christmas.

She told us: “I don’t want my brother to be missing like that poor man Trevor Deely — someone knows where he is.

“I continue to live in hope and pray someone will tell us he’s ok but my genuine fear is that something bad has happened to him.

“My brother had a deep faith and would never have taken his own life even if he was struggling.

“I know in my heart he would have also never put my mother and I through this nightmare.

“It’s far too long for him not to be in contact with us and we are pleading for someone to come ­forward with information — my poor mother is heartbroken.

“We have offered this reward for information in the hope someone can help end this nightmare.”

She continued: “I’m appealing to people who suspect anyone of acting suspicious or out of character to please call the Gardai.

‘WE HAVE TO KEEP GOING’

“I’m also urging people to be aware of their surroundings because Drogheda is becoming such a dangerous town.

“We have to keep going until we find out what happened to him.

“Anthony was a sensitive and vulnerable man who didn’t have any enemies.

“His bank account hasn’t been touched since his disappearance and that’s why we fear the worst.

‘WE JUST NEED ANSWERS’

“I have told the guards everything that I have heard about my brother and we just need answers.

“If he was desperate he would have come to us for help but there has been nothing.”

Following his disappearance in November, Gardai searched the River Boyne, walkways and other parts of Drogheda but were unable to find him.

Jessica is currently drawing up plans to distribute leaflets in the Drogheda area.

‘GREAT SUPPORT’

She said: “I think the answer to my brother’s disappearance lies in the Drogheda area.

“I have been offered great ­support from friends and that’s why we will be doing something with leaflets and posters.

“I have no doubt that there are people who know what happened and we just want them to tell us one way or the other.”

Gardai have classified the case as a “missing persons” probe and have urged anyone with information to come forward.

Anthony is described as being 5ft 5 and of slim build, with balding auburn hair and blue eyes.

It is not known what he was wearing when he was last seen.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Garda on 041 987 4200.

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CORONATION Street’s Carla Connor is to receive devastating news over her kidney transplant – as killer brother Rob is set to return.

The Underworld boss – played by Alison King – was left reeling to learn she might need another kidney transplant and dialysis after contracting sepsis.

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Carla Connor is set to receive difficult news in Coronation Street[/caption]

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The Underworld boss reunites with murderer brother Rob Donovan[/caption]

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Rob also reconnects with his son Bobby[/caption]

The return of her killer brother Rob Donovan (Marc Baylis) adds another complication to the mix.

Rob was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the murder of Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan).

In scenes yet to air, Ryan (Ryan Prescott) tells Bobby (Jack Carroll) that Carla would never accept a kidney from Rob – even if offered.

Although Bobby claims he’s meeting up with Max (Paddy Bever), he instead heads off to see his dad in prison.

Here. Rob tells Bobby that he has found religion and, if he is a match, would like to donate a kidney to Carla.

Having discovered Bobby’s visits, Carla informs a shocked Betsy (Sydney Martin) about her brother’s crimes.

Later in the week, at the hopsital, Carla tells Bobby that Rob’s religion is merely an act and she’ll never trust Rob.

Bobby insists Rob’s a changed man, while urging Carla to go and see for herself.

As the siblings reunite in the prison‘s visiting room, Rob tells Carla how finding God has changed him.

Rob wants to make amends by giving her his kidney – but can he be trusted?

In the meantime, Carla discovers accepting Rob’s donation means she would have to go private.

This is due to the cost of keeping a prisoner in hospital.

Elsewhere, Ryan is left shocked after discovering the procedure will cost approximately £100,000.

Will Carla be able to get the money together?

It comes as she was previously told by doctors that she had contracted sepsis from her head injury – when she was attacked in the factory

In hospital, Roy (David Neilson) and Ryan were by Carla’s side when she received even more devastating news.

The doctor informed her the sepsis caused more damage to her one kidney than they thought.

Carla was left reeling to learn she might need another kidney transplant and dialysis.

She asked: “What is the life expectancy, you know, for a woman like me, my age, one wonky kidney, dialysis? Like, ten years, max?”

The doctor replied: “You’ve outlined the worst-case scenario. Hopefully it won’t come to that.”

Coronation Street airs on ITV1 and is available to watch on ITVX.

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