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Joe Mewis

‘My preference was to stay put, but I was a saleable asset and Ruud Gullit had tried to get me at Chelsea. So did Glenn Hoddle – I met him a couple of times’ Duncan Ferguson on the wrench of leaving Everton for Newcastle United

Duncan Ferguson.

By 1998 Duncan Ferguson was a firm fans’ favourite at Goodison Park.

The Scottish striker had joined Everton four years earlier, initially on loan before a permanent deal was sealed. His impact was quickly felt, as his first season saw him help the Toffees beat the drop in the Premier League and secure a memorable FA Cup final win over Manchester United.

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