Manchester United Managers Sir Alex Ferguson’s son Darren Ferguson ( got his first win of the season with the aid of Cypriot origin Nick Ajose (pictured below) who played up front for Peterborough. He is a recent signing from Manchester United . The Eagles went ahead in the first half after the Posh defence dithered to allow Sean Scannell to prod the ball past Paul Jones and into an empty net.
But Ferguson’s half-time team talk did the trick as captain Grant McCann
levelled with a well-taken volley from the edge of the penalty area.
And the hosts secured three points on the opening day when substitute David Ball headed in Mark Little’s cross with 17 minutes remaining.
“Result-wise it was the perfect start,” Ferguson told the club’s official website.
“And it was a good performance when we increased the tempo, which we needed to do in the second half.
“I said at half-time we needed to keep our discipline and up the tempo, which we did, and that someone has got to take a chance – and Macca has got us back in the game.
“I have to say I thought it was thoroughly deserved.”
Posh, who were promoted via the League One play-offs last season, have been tipped to struggle this term but Ferguson is quietly confident about their chances.
“The performance was good, credit to the players, when we play with energy and play the football we did today we are a decent team,” he added.
“We’re not getting carried away. I didn’t feel it was a surprising performance because I know what we are capable of. But one thing it will do is lift everyone, the town and the fans, because everyone was a little bit sceptical.
“It was important to get three points, and certainly to not get beaten.
“I think we’ll need 17 wins and we’ve got one, so we only need 16 now!”
Nick Ajose has already represented England at Youth level. He was born in Bury ,his Father Nigerian and Mother Anita a nurse born in the UK. Nicky has been at Manchester United from a young age .
His maternal Grandfather is Cypriot named Demosthenes Michael( Pictured below with Margaret Thatcher) from a village in Cyprus called Vavla. He passed away several years ago and was the Manager of the Royal hotel In Crewe. He came to England pre 2nd world war with his good friend Sir Reo Stakis the famous hotelier , who was from the neighbouring village Kato Drys. Before moving to the North of England he spent time in London where he was well known as a professional boxer and maybe thats where his grandson Nicky gets his sporting prowess.
Sir Alex Ferguson signed Nicky Ajose as a professional with Manchester United in 2009, he was at Manchester United from the age of 7 when he was spotted playing for a local team at that age . Nicky is a forward and was out on loan with Bury last seasonwhere he has made several appearances and was a top scorer. He has represented England at schoolboy and the national youth teams at under 16 and under 17 level. Nicky is also eligible to play for Cyprus and Nigeria and was called up by Nigeria for the 2009 African Youth Games.
Nicky’s favourite players are Carlos Tevez for his work-rate, which is unbelievable, and Cristiano Ronaldo for his goals from out wide. “If we finish training early we go over and watch them train, which is good to learn from them. Paul Scholes is probably the best trainer” he said.
His favourite other sports are Table tennis. He used to play cricket and athletics. He was ninth in the country at one point in the 100m and 200m.
Music wise Nicky likes the Arctic Monkeys, Kooks and Indie music.
Food: Pasta and beans, or egg fried rice and beans are his favourite food.
Parikiaki would like to wish Nicky all the best for the future and congratulate him on his sporting achievements so far.
