Offside Set

Johnny Smith · Wed Oct 18, 2006 1:41 pm Duncan Ferguson signs for 4 games with the Glory

Just been announced that Big Dunc has signed a 4 game deal with the Glory.

Greenwood · Wed Oct 18, 2006 2:49 pm

Hope we get a chance to see him here Jonno :D Thur. 9 Nov we meet Perth 8pm ko

Greenwood · Wed Oct 18, 2006 2:51 pm

All our remaining games at the Dome are 8pm ko. But at least its summer nights

CLMV · Wed Oct 18, 2006 4:10 pm

so what can you tell us about him?

Johnny Smith · Wed Oct 18, 2006 6:24 pm

Duncan Ferguson, (born December 27, 1971 in Stirling, Scotland) is a Scottish football player currently unattached to a club, although it is believed he will be signing on a short contract for Perth Glory, a club in the Hyundai A-League, the top division in Australia.

Ferguson began his footballing education at Carse Thistle F.C. before being signed to Dundee United F.C. in 1990 on his first professional contract. From that time he has played for Rangers F.C., Everton F.C. and Newcastle United F.C.; his career often punctuated by controversy and injury.

When not blighted by these mishaps, his strength and stature made him a potent target–man. These characteristics have earned Ferguson a reputation as one of the most difficult players to defend against in the English Premier League. Players such as John Terry and Sami Hyypiä have both named Ferguson as their toughest opponent. This dominating style and a poor disciplinary record has often seen him attract the ire of referees.

Ferguson is not considered a prolific goal–scorer, instead he is valued for his capacity to hold the ball in defiance of opposition players, permitting others to be brought into the attack. This is coupled with an aerial prowess that is enhanced by his uncommon height and an unusual level of skill for a man of his size.
During his career, Ferguson has won the FA Cup with Everton in 1995, competed in the UEFA Champions League in 2005, also with Everton, and participated in the UEFA Cup in 1999 with Newcastle and 2005 with Everton. He has been capped for Scotland seven times but has made himself unavailable for selection in his national team due to a dispute with the Scottish Football Association.

CLMV · Wed Oct 18, 2006 7:20 pm

interesting choice
:shock:

are you a fan of his?

Greenwood · Wed Oct 18, 2006 7:42 pm

The question is, who was,nt a fan of this great targetman and renown Striker. Those who are able to follow The British game will be well aware of his abilities and at times Scottish outlandish behavior. Agreat player and a colourful one....Big Dunc :D

jonkjonk · Thu Oct 19, 2006 6:26 am

I wasn't a fan of him at Newcastle United!!

When he was there he did nothing for us besides get injured.