# Duncan Ferguson to revive Glentoran

> Former Everton star Duncan Ferguson aims to bring Glentoran back to title contention after 17 years without a league win.
- Title: Duncan Ferguson to revive Glentoran · BBC Sport | Shortify
- Summary: Former Everton star Duncan Ferguson aims to bring Glentoran back to title contention after 17 years without a league win. Duncan Ferguson, 54, will manage…
- Keywords: duncan ferguson, glentoran, irish premier league, everton, coleraine, ali pour, sports, Duncan, Ferguson, revive, BBC Sport
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c893zd3rge3po
- Published: 2026-10-19T15:19:49.435+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: duncan ferguson, glentoran, irish premier league, everton, coleraine, ali pour, sports
## Ferguson joins Glentoran
Duncan Ferguson, 54, confirmed as Glentoran manager on a multi-year contract after 17 years without a league title.

> I'll give the club everything and I expect the players to give everything as well
## Glentoran's current position
Glentoran sit 11 points behind leaders Coleraine in the Irish Premiership after 17 years without a title.
## Ferguson's plans
Ferguson aims to push players hard and play attacking football to close the gap with top teams.

> We've lacked in creating chances so hopefully we can play attacking football
## Ferguson's background
Ferguson managed Forest Green Rovers and Inverness Caledonian Thistle and worked with Everton under Ancelotti and Benitez.
## Key takeaway

Duncan Ferguson, 54, will manage Glentoran on a multi-year contract to challenge for the Irish Premiership title after the club hasn't won since 2009.