Derek Ferguson

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Derek Ferguson (born 31 July 1967, in Glasgow) is a former Scottish footballer who is currently assistant manager of Stranraer.[1] A creative midfielder best remembered for his time with Rangers and Heart of Midlothian, he made two appearances for the Scottish national side. He is the elder brother of current Rangers player Barry Ferguson.[2]

Ferguson joined his first senior club, Rangers, from Gartcosh United in 1982. He enjoyed an early experience of first-team involvement when picked to play in Tom Forsyth's testimonial match in 1983, aged only 15.[2] He made his competitive debut in the 1984-85 season and within a year became a first team regular at Ibrox. His early performances and potential ensured he was fast-tracked into the Scottish International squad and in the summer of 1988, aged only 20, he gained his first (and only) 2 caps against Malta and Colombia.

However, over the next couple of seasons Ferguson gradually fell out of favour at Rangers, a tempestuous relationship with manager Graeme Souness preventing him from developing as expected.[2] In 1989-90 he was loaned to Dundee and it became clear his future was not to be at Ibrox. In August 1990 Heart of Midlothian splashed out a then record 750,000 pounds to take him to Tynecastle, where he became a mainstay in the Hearts team over the next 3 seasons. His good performances earned him a move to Sunderland, manager Terry Butcher signing him in a part exchange deal which saw John Colquhoun return to Hearts.

After two seasons on Wearside, Ferguson moved back to Scotland when Falkirk paid Sunderland 250,000 pounds for his services in 1995. He spent 3 years with the Bairns before spending a single season (1998-99) with Dunfermline Athletic and a month with Partick Thistle.

Ferguson next had a short spell in Australian soccer with Adelaide Force before returning to Scotland to play for a succession of lower league clubs, namely Ross County, Clydebank, Alloa Athletic, Hamilton Academical and most recently Raith Rovers. While at Clydebank he was briefly appointed player-manager, [2] while he has also served as a coach at Albion Rovers[3] before earning his current position in 2006.

His autobiography, Big Brother, written with Bill Leckie, was published in 2006.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Stranraer confirm Britton as boss. BBC Sport. Retrieved on December 17, 2006.
  2. ^ a b c d Big Brother's eye on Ferguson. Scotsman.com Sport. Retrieved on December 17, 2006.
  3. ^ Caught in Time: Rangers win a double, 1987. The Sunday Times. Retrieved on December 17, 2006.

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