The three generations of football turnstile operators 16 hours ago Harriet Heywood BBC News, Peterborough Emma Baugh/BBC Michael Ferguson said while his children "don't mind having a pop back at me", he reminded them "I'm not dad, I'm your boss, you've got to do what I say" The name Ferguson has long been synonymous with Peterborough United. Manager Darren first took on the role in 2007 and is now in his fourth spell in charge of the League One club - but another family of Fergusons has an association with the club stretching back even further. When 16-year-old Oscar checked tickets on the turnstiles for the goalless draw against Leyton Orient earlier this month he became the third generation of his family to do so.
His grandad Michael, 65, started out in 1992 and, at various points over the years, has been joined by all five of his sons and two of his daughters-in-law. "It's become a bit of a family affair," he said. 'Different world now' Emma Baugh/BBC The old-fashioned turnstiles at Peterborough are still manned today Michael became a fan of the club after moving from Portsmouth aged eight.
He regularly took his sons to watch Posh, but with their move up the divisions came an increase in ticket prices. He took a position as a steward, hoping he could have a free ticket and use his earnings to pay for the rest of the family, but the club had other ideas. "My trade is as an accountant.
When they found out, I was promoted almost in minutes to managing the turnstiles and...
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