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Everton: Fans buzz over Duncan Ferguson’s first press conference

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Everton fans have buzzed over the first press conference that has been given by Duncan Ferguson ahead of the clash with Chelsea on Saturday.

The Toffees’ caretaker manager spoke to the press for the first time in his new role on Friday afternoon ahead of the visit from Frank Lampard’s Blues a day later (via Everton).

With the 47-year-old hitting the key features around the passion and pride of managing the Goodison Park club, supporters were delighted with what he had to say.

Is there any scinario in which Duncan Ferguson should be given the job on a permanent basis?

Yes, if he does well then potentially

No, we need a proper manager

No, we need a proper manager

The former Scottish forward played for the Toffees for ten years between 1995 and 2006, with two years in the North East, with Newcastle United, dividing two spells (per Transfermarkt).

In 253 games for Everton, Ferguson bagged a steady 65 goals, plus one assist, while situated at Goodison Park (per Transfermarkt), before returning to the club as a coach in 2014 (per BBC).

With the former striker showing his passion for the job and his desire to get a result on Saturday, many fans buzzed over what he had to say.

What do we think?

For Everton supporters, a little bit of passion can go a long way in satisfying them. Ferguson hit all of the keynotes in his press conferences and it was important for him to get fans onside ahead of the clash with the Blues.

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