Duncan Ferguson believes Sam Allardyce should have kept his job at Everton.
Blues legend Ferguson credited Allardyce with doing a "great job" at Goodison Park, praising his tactical ability and communication skills. Allardyce was appointed as Everton's manager in November 2017 after being brought in following the dismissal of Ronald Koeman.
But he was sacked the following May after a stint that saw him become the subject of fan resentment - particularly over the brand of football he maintained even after the initial threat of relegation at the end of Koeman's reign was banished. The latest ex-Blues boss to give a glowing appraisal of himself, Allardyce blamed his departure on the "politics" of the club.