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Luke Baker

Everton legend Duncan Ferguson returns to management as surprise role announced

  • Former Everton, Newcastle, and Scotland striker Duncan Ferguson has been appointed as the new manager of Northern Irish Premiership side Glentoran FC on a multi-year contract.
  • The 54-year-old takes charge of the Belfast club following previous managerial stints at Forest Green Rovers and Inverness Caledonian Thistle, alongside a decade within Everton's coaching staff.
  • Ferguson replaces Declan Devine following an extensive five-week search conducted by club owner Ali Pour and sporting director Paul Millar, bringing in Gary Bollan as his assistant manager.
  • Glentoran are currently third in the Irish Premiership and 11 points behind leaders Coleraine, having not won a league title since 2009 and securing only one County Antrim Shield since 2020.
  • Outlining his targets, Ferguson stated that he aims to challenge for every available trophy, whilst Pour expressed confidence that the appointment aligns with the club's ambitious silverware goals.

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Duncan Ferguson takes shock role as manager of Northern Irish side Glentoran

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