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‘Yes yes yes’: Some Everton fans really want ‘perfect’ 49-year-old to replace Carlo Ancelotti

Giuseppe Labellarte

Tue 1 June 2021 21:45, UK

Plenty of speculation has arisen as to who could be the next Everton manager in wake of Carlo Ancelotti’s departure.

The Toffees are now looking for a new manager after Ancelotti left Goodison Park on Tuesday and rejoined Real Madrid.

claims that Everton are drawing up a shortlist of potential replacements.

However, some Everton fans have another man in mind – Duncan Ferguson.

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Ferguson became an Everton legend during his playing days.

He enjoyed two spells with the Toffees and made over 200 appearances in blue.

Ferguson also won the FA Cup in 1995.

Now a coach at Everton, Ferguson took the reins on a caretaker basis in December 2019 after Marco Silva’s sacking.

The Scot steadied the ship with one win and three draws before Ancelotti was appointed permanently.

Everton fan reaction

Yes yes yes would get the players up@for every game
— Jonathan (@Jonatoffee)

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Oh yes he would have all the fans going wild
— Alfie Fayer (@torbayalfie)

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Yes. Our track record with big name managers is not good so why not stick with someone who loves the club and did a good job as temporary manager. Won't attract the big name players but sounds like Brands is all for developing young talent. Devvoed today but UTFT.
— Cait Williams (@CaitWilliams10)

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Time to give it to Big Dunc.

Might say he’s not proven, but nobody is till they’ve been given a chance. He did well those few games before Carlo so why not longer?

Better to take it after we’ve finished 10th rather then taking it on when we’re successful, just ask Colin Harvey.
— EFC Frankie (@SpiritOfFrankie)

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We need a new young manager in there 30s or 40s with fresh ideas of their own.

Someone who wants to build an Everton team over a few seasons.

I personally would love to see Big Dunc given ago. That man would die for our club 💙
— Lea (@Lea_EFC)

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The only way the departure of Ancelotti can be good is if Big Dunc takes over
— Chris Bradford (@chrismuzi87)

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Just give big dunc the job!!!!
— Underwhelming #EFC (@KD_EFC)

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If cant entice Conte or Pochettino to goodison. Go with Big Dunc. Dunc will get the fans going which will get the team going
— Tommy O'brien (@tom26efc)

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He would be a perfect manager for our position.
— ThabonegISiame (@i_siame)

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Who has been linked with the job?

One of the standout names on the is Steven Gerrard, who was a legend at bitter rivals Liverpool.

Liverpool manager Raphael Benitez (R) an — Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images

Other managers linked with Everton include Liverpool icon Rafael Benitez, West Ham’s David Moyes, former Roma boss Paulo Fonseca, Ajax’s Erik ten Hag and Belgium’s Roberto Martinez.

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Ferguson may not be a bad shout as next Everton manager – he’s incredibly passionate about the club and did a decent job in caretaker charge.

That said, Evertonians would probably have to give him time to find his feet as a permanent manager on a long-term basis.

Ancelotti is a highly experienced manager who knew exactly what to do at the top level, while Ferguson will need a bit more time.

That said, everyone has to start somewhere, and this could be a good chance for Ferguson to get his managerial career properly under way.

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