Everton legend Duncan Ferguson set to be become boss of rock-bottom Forest Green despite interest from stricken Toffees
EVERTON legend Duncan Ferguson is set to be become Forest Green manager – despite interest from his old side.
The Toffees sacked Frank Lampard after a dismal run of results that leaves them second from bottom.
Duncan Ferguson is set to be become Forest Green managerGetty
And Ferguson is among the names the Everton board have considered bringing in to replace Lampard.
But according to reporter Alan Crook, the no-nonsense Scot is heading to League One.
It is claimed he has agreed to take over as boss, following the dugout departure of Ian Burchnall.
Burchnall was sacked after Forest Green picked up just five wins in 28 games.
Club chairman Dale Vince said: “I’m grateful to Ian for all his hard work this season, it’s definitely not been easy.
“Our first season in League One was always going to be a challenge in itself but it’s been made more difficult by a number of factors, with their roots in last summer.
“I believe in Ian as a coach, but circumstances have led us to this place, we’ve recruited strongly in the January window, player wise – now we need to recruit a new head coach – to give ourselves the best chance or staying in this league.”
Ferguson would arrive with managerial experience, having twice taken over at Everton in a caretaker role.
He replaced Marco Silva in an interim role in 2019, before Carlo Ancelotti was appointed.
Ferguson then reverted to assistant manager under Ancelotti and later Rafa Benitez.
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