Duncan Ferguson reveals text to Premier League boss for transfer help after surprise management return

When January rolls around, Everton boss David Moyes should expect a phone call or two from Duncan Ferguson. Ferguson, who played under Moyes at Everton, has returned to the managerial circuit with Irish Premiership club Glentoran. The ex-Toffees hard man joined the east Belfast outfit on a multi-year contract with the move being announced on Monday. It is Ferguson’s first managerial role since he was axed by Inverness Caledonian Thistle shortly after the club was placed into administration in October 2024. And the Scot is prepared to use his vast book of contacts when the January transfer window opens as he bids to end Glentoran’s wait for a first league title since 2009. Duncan Ferguson to hit up David Moyes for transfer help Speaking on talkSPORT’s Hawksbee and Jacobs, Ferguson described Moyes as a good manager and a ‘great fella’ as the trio discussed the latter’s impact for the Toffees. “I’m trying to butter him up here, because I’m looking for some players,” Ferguson joked. “I texted him last night asking if he has any players for me. He’s one of the best managers I’ve ever worked with.” Unfortunately for Ferguson, Moyes may not be able to grant him the assistance he needs in the January window as Everton’s squad is as thin as it gets. The Toffees’ official squad photo, released in September, depicted just 21 players, 18 of which are outfielders. As for Ferguson, he is prepared to give his current crop of stars every chance to impress before he contemplates dipping into the market for reinforcements. Duncan Ferguson’s verdict on Glentoran squad “We’ve got a great squad here,” Ferguson said. “We’ve been brought to this club for a reason, because we think they have good players. They’ve proven they can get results at this level. They’re sitting third in the league at the moment, although the teams ahead of us are a bit ahead and there’s one behind us with a lot of games in hand. “We’ll give the players a chance here, absolutely. If we can strengthen in January in one or two positions, we’ll do that, like every manager does.” Returning to management was somewhat of a risk for Ferguson. The 54-year-old had received consistent punditry work and easily could have continued on that path. Why did Duncan Ferguson return to management? But one conversation with Glentoran owner Ali Pour reminded Ferguson just how much he enjoys being on the grass and getting stuck in. “Don’t get me wrong, I was enjoying the stuff off the field and I had a lot of work, so it was a big decision to come back into football,” Ferguson said. “But I just felt it was one I couldn’t turn down. Once I spoke to the owner and I saw his ambition and his fire to win, that rekindled my love for management and coaching. “It was a big decision to come back into management because you’re moving your family away and going to another part of the country. “I could’ve easily sat back and fed my pigeons for a while, so I thought I better get back into management. I’m living the dream.” Ferguson’s first match in charge of Glentoran is on Saturday against Ballymena, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm.