Former Scotland and Everton striker Duncan Ferguson is set to assume the role of manager for Inverness Caledonian Thistle, the club announced today. The 51-year-old football icon left Forest Green Rovers in July, concluding a challenging tenure that saw only one win in 18 games and resulted in the club’s relegation from League One. Ferguson’s appointment is seen as a significant move by Inverness Caledonian Thistle to revitalise its performance in the Scottish Championship.
Duncan Ferguson’s managerial journey began with Forest Green Rovers, marking his initial foray into managing a team independently. However, his time at the helm was fraught with difficulties, and the club’s relegation was a sobering outcome.
The announcement of Ferguson’s appointment comes as Inverness Caledonian Thistle parts ways with former manager Billy Dodds, whose tenure had struggled to yield positive results. The club currently finds itself at the bottom of the Scottish Championship, having secured just one point from six games.
Ferguson, renowned for his passion and dedication to football, brings a wealth of experience to the role. As a former striker for the Scottish national team and Everton in the English Premier League, he possesses an in-depth understanding of the game. His appointment is expected to inject new energy and direction into the club.
In other football news, the winners of the 2023 Carabao Cup, Manchester United, are set to play their first match as holders tonight. They will host Crystal Palace at Old Trafford, and fans eagerly anticipate the potential return of key players such as Harry Maguire and Mason Mount.
Additionally, an abandoned match between Eredivisie rivals Ajax and Feyenoord is set to resume behind closed doors on Wednesday. Feyenoord led 3-0 when the game was halted due to fan misconduct, and the Dutch FA (KNVB) has decided to complete the match without supporters present. Ajax has expressed disagreement with this decision on fixture congestion grounds and is considering potential legal action.
