For Everton fans of a certain vintage, Duncan Ferguson was the man and Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton is no different. Barton can be economical with his praise at times, but the high regard he holds 'Big Dunc' in is clear.
Ferguson, once the subject of a British record transfer fee when he was snapped up by Rangers from Dundee United in the early 1990s, had two spells with the Toffees from 1994-98 and 2000-06, making almost 300 appearances for the club and earning hero status with his brutish displays up front.
Ferguson's best moments at Goodison Park coincided with the development of Barton's fandom and the Gas boss says he was one of few players he has idolised growing up, so he was delighted when the Scotsman took over as caretaker manager in 2019 after the sacking of Marco Silva, leading the club out of the Premier League relegation zone before the appointment of Carlo Ancelotti.
