Proper Player Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Duncan Ferguson Duncan Ferguson’s two injury-hit spells at Everton were as famous for him tackling burglars as defenders. Both felt the full-force of a muscular approach that frequently broke the laws of football and the land. But to call him a hammer thrower would do an injustice to a goal-scoring ability rare among burly target men. He was never afraid to show how much he cared either, particularly to Liverpool supporters in site of his famous tattoo. His goals kept a poor Everton side up and were never forgotten by supporters, including those who resented the long-ball approach his skills favoured. Sold to Newcastle for £8 million behind the back of his manager in November 1998, his decision to write a love letter to fans in the programme confirmed Joe Royle’s assertion he was “the biggest thing since Dixie.” When he returned four years later after waiving his signing on fee it was to a true hero’s welcome. www.properplayer.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 If people dont agree he is a club legend they should at least acknowledge his honesty and support for a club that gave him a chance. I still think he was a much better footballer than people gave him credit for. Who knows, with a better team around him he maybe could have achieved a great deal more. Still rate his turn on the edge of the area against Man U his best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 He was a liability due to his screw being lose but on the flip-side that made him the great player he was. The determination he had and love for the club has been matched by nobody since and because of this the positives far out-weighted the negatives. I'm proud to say that I saw his last game and goal against WBA. A brilliant moment in Everton's history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogsy Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Maybe not a legend for his performances for the the club(although a few were pretty special), but defiantly a legend in his passion for our club, something I've not seen for a long time Zoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Rumoured to have been promoted to 1st team coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 http://m.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2014/02/19/big-dunc-to-join-first-team-staff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Slag him off today in one thread and gets a promotion. Bloody hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 If people dont agree he is a club legend they should at least acknowledge his honesty and support for a club that gave him a chance. I still think he was a much better footballer than people gave him credit for. Who knows, with a better team around him he maybe could have achieved a great deal more. Still rate his turn on the edge of the area against Man U his best. No. And I got to be in that category Ferguson was a useful player for sure, provided some memorable moments and scored some pivotal goals, but can't subscribe to the idea that the player warrants legendary status. This appears to be going over old ground in saying the player doesn't deserve to be held in such high regard as names such as Lawton ,Ratcliffe, Southall and Hickson for example. could have been so much better for the player, but for all other issues aside (including his decision to divorce himself from the Scots national side) he left a lasting impression on supporters here and over time became something of a fan favorite, but does not warrant a place with a very select few from this clubs history that are deserving of legendary status. Was unable to operate the above link but good news for the individual if it's indeed working in a first team coach capacity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Some of the rumoured stories coming out at the time of duncs career where shocking for a professional footballer. How can he dictate to others now. Not really a role model, but a very good footballer / true blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 By all accounts he was doing very well with the U18's and was well respected by them. Thought maybe it'd be a gradual progression rather than this sort of jump, but like Patto said, he must be doing something right for martinez to want him working closer with him and the first team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenosetoffee Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Big Dunc has joined Everton's first team coaching staff. He will now perform a key role in Martinez's back-room team alongside assistant manager Graeme Jones, first-team development coach Dennis Lawrence and goalkeeping coach Inaki Bergara. http://www.itv.com/news/granada/update/2014-02-20/duncan-ferguson-joins-everton-s-coaching-staff/? http://www.insidefutbol.com/2014/02/20/roberto-martinez-backs-duncan-ferguson-for-future-managerial-role-after-everton-promotion/128387/? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 So.... we have gone from having Moyes, Round and Neville to Martinez, Jones and Big Dunc. I think its a great appointment, he's clearly doing something right, he's a tremendous character and whether you think he is a legend or not - he was iconic. Having him in the changing room rallying or on the bench eyeballing the opposition can only be a good thing. He's no "yes man", he isn't going to watch us get bullied, nor allow the players to accept it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 No. And I got to be in that category Ferguson was a useful player for sure, provided some memorable moments and scored some pivotal goals, but can't subscribe to the idea that the player warrants legendary status. This appears to be going over old ground in saying the player doesn't deserve to be held in such high regard as names such as Lawton ,Ratcliffe, Southall and Hickson for example. could have been so much better for the player, but for all other issues aside (including his decision to divorce himself from the Scots national side) he left a lasting impression on supporters here and over time became something of a fan favorite, but does not warrant a place with a very select few from this clubs history that are deserving of legendary status. Was unable to operate the above link but good news for the individual if it's indeed working in a first team coach capacity. Ferguson played for Everton in one of its darkest periods ever. I'm sure if he was part of the 85 team he would be down as a legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 The amount of times I hear the old "Just think of where we where when David Moyes came and look what he did for us".... The same plus more can be said of Ferguson... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Ferguson played for Everton in one of its darkest periods ever. I'm sure if he was part of the 85 team he would be down as a legend. He wouldn't have got a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 He wouldn't have got a game. Hmm, interesting on that. Sharp, Gray and Dunc..... blimey imagine the rotation between that lot, centre halves would be getting battered!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) With Mike, doubt he'd have played. He wasn't AS good as people make out, his legendary status was carved from his attitude and dedication, rather than his ability. I like him, I just don't get the legendary status, especially in the same breath as Dixie, Ball and Young. Edited February 20, 2014 by tenaciousj Romey 1878 and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 more of a cult figure than a legend...i loved him...some of the memories he gave us will never leave me should have been better than he was..injuries and temper held him back Lowensda and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 more of a cult figure than a legend...i loved him...some of the memories he gave us will never leave me should have been better than he was..injuries and temper held him back I agree with you sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 With Mike, doubt he'd have played. He wasn't AS good as people make out, his legendary status was carved from his attitude and dedication, rather than his ability. I like him, I just don't get the legendary status, especially in the same breath as Dixie, Ball and Young. I'd say he had the ability just not the dedication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 I actually had an in depth chat with Sharpie about Duncan a short while back. Lets just say this, Sharpie had no doubts whatsoever about his ability - he said Ferguson could have been one of the very best as he had absolutely "everything". He did also in the same breath say that he was at fault for not realising that potential. He never held back on that one. He really likes him as a person too. Could he have played instead of either Gray or Sharp? Yes, that team of 85 would have had Steven and Sheedy planting crosses on his nut time after time. pete0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Some of the rumoured stories coming out at the time of duncs career where shocking for a professional footballer. How can he dictate to others now. Not really a role model, but a very good footballer / true blue. What rumours were they? He wasnt exactly a renowned party animal during his playing days, unless there is smoething gowing on at these pigeon racing events that they dont tell us about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Big Dunc is a legend to people like me... people slightly too young to have enjoyed the success of the 80s. We were dire throughout most of the 90s and early 00s and for a lot of the time Big Dunc was the only reason to attend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 snorting beak in yhe back of the eagle and child before it closed. staying there all day.......tune in for plenty more stories from b.Angell's runtime next week :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Lucas Radebe, South Africa & Leeds Utd centre half, built like a tank and all round nice guy said something like this about playing against Ferguson; "I've never known anything like him, He's like a freight train. First you meet his forearm, then his elbow, then his shoulder, quickly followed by the rest of him. You just close your eyes and hope you come out OK." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 snorting beak in yhe back of the eagle and child before it closed. staying there all day.......tune in for plenty more stories from b.Angell's runtime next week :-) Ah yeah... The old coke head footballer who never tested positive despite them getting regularly tested... He liked a pint and his pink champagne and was a generous bloke... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Haha haf, your more gullible than lance Armstrong's lawyer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) Wasn't he caught snorting of a lapdancers chest, in fact no wasn't he caught snorting it off Bill kenwrights desk use his Tommy Steele CD? Or more than likely any footballers who may have a cheeky line do it without strangers watching? Edited February 20, 2014 by Hafnia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 snorting beak in yhe back of the eagle and child before it closed. staying there all day.......tune in for plenty more stories from b.Angell's runtime next week :-) You really are an idiot No one tunes into any of your shite that you serve up. Am not sure your tuned in yourself, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 you just have bellend boy122 :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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