Duncan Ferguson - Everton Legend

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The Big Dunc Story...Dundee United

Ferguson made his professional debut for Dundee United against Rangers at Ibrox Stadium on November 11 , 1990 , which Dundee United won 2-1. This proved a fruitful beginning and by season's end he had become a first team regular, making nine appearances and scoring one goal in the league .

He achieved greater impact in the Scottish Cup that year. Scoring three goals in five matches aided Dundee United in reaching the 1991 cup final. Once there, they lost to Motherwell F.C. , 4–3 after extra time. Ferguson had clearly established himself as a player of some value and finished the two successive seasons as the club's top scorer.

The form he displayed at Dundee United also saw him win a call–up to the Scottish national team. Ferguson accrued four caps during 1992 and 1993, playing in three friendlies and one European Football Championship match. These outings yielded no goals for the striker .

During his time at Dundee United, Ferguson had an often confrontational relationship with his manager and chairman, Jim McLean. This culminated in his 1993 sale to Rangers, for a then British record transfer fee of £3.75 million by McLean's managerial successor, Ivan Golac . This windfall aided in the cost of redeveloping Dundee United's home ground, Tannadice Park

 

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