Supporters of Everton have reacted to Carlo Ancelotti revealing that Duncan Ferguson is set to stay on as part of the club’s first-team staff.
In his first press conference as the Toffees’ new boss, Ancelotti revealed that the man who has been in caretaker charge of the club would remain involved in the set up (as per Everton), which had some supporters delighted.
| @MrAncelotti: “I’ve met Duncan [Ferguson]. He will be part of my coaching team. It will be really helpful for me to have him around.”#WelcomeMrAncelottihttps://t.co/1AeZynBQQT
— Everton (@Everton) December 23, 2019
I love him already…
— Richard Hughes (@ricardofodol) December 23, 2019
There you go @seanpowell18781 you can sleep easy now.
— baabaablue (@VaffanculoEFC) December 23, 2019
Is it the right decision for Carlo Ancelotti to keep Duncan Ferguson at Goodison Park?Yes, he's a useful assetNo, not what we need |
Over four games as caretaker manager, Ferguson has avoided defeat over 90 minutes against Chelsea, Manchester United, Leicester City and Arsenal, which has reinvigorated the struggling club (per BBC).
However, some supporters speculated that appointing Ferguson to be involved in the first team was not really what Ancelotti would have wanted.
Too scared to sack him.
— NotaBot (@NotaBot84) December 23, 2019
he was told to say that but ok
— Danish Toffees?? (@DanishTofees) December 23, 2019
Although other supporters were quick to pour cold water on any discussion that Ferguson was no longer wanted at Goodison Park.
A coach like Ancelotti has 100% control over his staff. If Duncan remains on as an assistant it was because Ancelotti wanted him.
— Don (@gingEER13) December 23, 2019
He’s done it several times though so why any different now? Especially that he’s done a good job?
He kept Wilkins on at Chelsea, Sagnol at Munich, Makelele, Zidane etc etc
— Eideáin Mag Uidhir (@glioriginali_) December 23, 2019
What do we think?
As some supporters suggested, there is likely no way that the Scotsman would be staying if Ancelotti did not want him to. Ferguson has proven himself to be an incredibly useful asset and motivator, so it is great that he is being kept around.