October 4th 2024.
Duncan Ferguson, a beloved hero of Everton Football Club, has recently made headlines for his selfless actions in the football world. Despite being a former Premier League icon and having a successful career as a player, Ferguson has chosen to work for free at cash-strapped club Inverness Caledonian Thistle. He has taken on the role of manager in an incredible gesture to help save the club from its financial troubles.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle, a once-promising team in the Scottish Premiership, has unfortunately slipped down to the third-tier league due to their financial struggles. This is where Ferguson comes in. The 52-year-old, who played a total of 263 games for Everton and also had a stint at Newcastle United, has taken charge of Inverness as their manager. This is not his first time managing a team, as he previously worked as Everton's interim manager in 2019 and 2022 before being given his first full-time managerial role at Forest Green Rovers.
However, Ferguson's true passion lies in helping Inverness Caledonian Thistle. The club has faced a severe threat of administration and needs to raise £200,000 this month to avoid being relegated. In a remarkable move, Ferguson has decided to work completely for free to support the club during these tough times. This comes after he had already agreed to a 40% pay cut on his £3,000 weekly wages and was previously managing the club on just £1,200 per week.
In an interview, Ferguson shared his thoughts on his decision: "I've given up my wage to try and help the club. I'm now working for nothing. That's by the by, it's my own decision to try and help the club get through all this. The players are worried, yes. They have contracts to fall upon, but it is the people around the stadium, the staff, everyone's jobs are on the line."
Ferguson's actions show his true character and care for the people around him. He has always been a compassionate person and wants to look after his staff and those who are affected by the club's financial troubles. Despite the challenges, Ferguson remains optimistic and is determined to do whatever it takes to help the club he now manages. "I'll work for nothing just now to try and help them through this. The plight of the staff was in my mind. It always is. I like to think I'm a caring person and I like to look after my staff and people around me. At the moment, I'll get through as best I can and try to keep putting petrol in my car and food on the table," he said.
Ferguson's selflessness and dedication to Inverness Caledonian Thistle are truly admirable. He continues to inspire and make a positive impact in the football community, proving that true heroes are not just found on the field, but also off it.
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