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      Duncan Ferguson back in Scottish football as former Rangers star returns after exile of almost 30 years

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      DUNCAN Ferguson is back in Scottish football – some 30 years on from his controversial departure.It’s a sensational return to the Scottish game for the former Dundee Utd, Rangers, Newcastle and Everton man – who has been appointed manager of Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
      Duncan Ferguson is back in Scottish football after a break of almost 30 yearsCredit: Getty
      Inverness Caledonian ThistleCredit: SNS
      The striker left the Ibrox men for Everton in October 1994 after a headbutt on Raith Rovers’ John McStay which led to a three-month prison sentence and a 12-game SFA ban.
      He went onto become a folk hero for both the Goodison Park side and Newcastle United.
      But he made only seven caps for his country and has never returned to Scottish club football – until now.
      He did his coaching badges with the SFA, although was always thought to be unhappy with how they dealt with his disciplinary issues.

      That’s because Inverness have chosen him as the man to take over from Billy Dodds and attempt to move them off the foot of the Championship table – and have handed him a 3-year deal.
      They wrote in a statement: “The club is delighted to announce the appointment of Duncan Ferguson as the new Manager of Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club.
      “The Everton legend joins us on a 3-year deal following an extensive recruitment process which involved some truly excellent candidates.
      “Duncan has worked alongside some of the most respected and outstanding football coaches in the world in recent seasons and we are proud to have him join ICTFC as our new Manager.
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      “His professionalism, commitment and dynamic leadership skills shone through in our discussions, making him the stand out candidate.
      “Everyone at the club is looking forward to supporting Duncan as the hard work starts now and we hope every Caley Jag will now get right behind him and the team in what we are sure will be a thrilling journey.”

      Ferguson earned his coaching reputation as a long-term assistant at Everton – serving as caretaker boss on a couple of occasions for the club.
      Assistant manager role under first Carlo Ancelotti and Rafa Benitez, Ferguson found his maiden stint as a manager in his own right at Forest Green Rovers challenging.
      He won just one of his 18 matches in charge, being unable to prevent them from relegation from League One.
      He has been out of work since leaving the club on July 4.
      But he’s back in the game today, having been appointed to the top job at Caley Thistle with other names in the frame having been Morton boss Dougie Imrie and Celtic hero Scott Brown.
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      Everton ‘could be forced to SELL Jordan Pickford in January transfer’ as Premier League prepares huge takeover decision

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      EVERTON could be forced to sell one of their big name players if their takeover is blocked. Toffees owner Farhad Moshiri had agreed to sell the club to US investment firm 777 Partners in a deal said to be worth more than £500million.
      Everton could be forced to sell one of their big name players if their takeover is blocked – Jordan PIckford is probably the biggestCredit: PA
      But right now, Moshiri is not prepared to pump any more money into Everton and is relying on loans from 777 and MSP Sports Capital to cover mounting monthly losses.
      The businessman is worried the Premier League, FA and Financial Conduct Authority will not give the planned take over the green light.
      Doubt also persist on whether 777 Partners will pass the examination.
      Next month, Everton will appear before an independent commission for an alleged breach of the Premier League’s Financial Fair Play rules.
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      The club in March posted losses for a fifth successive year culminating in a deficit of £430m over that time period.
      It leaves Everton desperate to secure a substantial financial package to safeguard their future.
      According to the Daily Mirror, the Merseysiders will be open to selling their top stars in a bid to stay financially afloat.
      The likes of England keeper Jordan Pickford and star striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin could be up for sale.
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      British-Iranian Moshiri has been seeking a way out of the crisis club since his business partner and Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov was sanctioned 17 months ago over his links to Vladimir Putin.
      But he has since confirmed in a letter to shareholders that he is willing to sell up.
      The deal is said to be worth more than half a billion pounds, according to the Telegraph.
      Everton owner Farhad MoshiriCredit: PA More

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      David Moyes reveals he had already agreed deal to take over Premier League rival a day before sealing West Ham return

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      DAVID MOYES has revealed he came within a whisker of rejoining Everton.A Toffees deal was ‘done’ in December 2019, according to the Scot.
      David Moyes was close to returning to Everton but instead took over West Ham, who suffered their first Prem loss of the season vs Man City on SaturdayCredit: PA
      Moyes said: “When I was being offered the West Ham job, I had actually been in Germany with Farhad Moshiri to take the Everton job.
      “The phone rang and it was David Sullivan — in the middle of the meeting with Everton. I had to say, ‘I can’t speak just now’.
      “But Carlo Ancelotti was sacked by Napoli that night and they changed tack, even though I was due to sign the day before — I had told David.
      “But the next day Everton didn’t make more contact so I phoned David and said, ‘If it’s still there . . . ’.
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      “And it couldn’t have gone better — it was the right choice.”
      Last season Moyes guided the Hammers to their first trophy since 1965.
      Jarrod Bowen pounced in the 90th minute to sink Fiorentina 1-0 in the Europa Conference League final in Prague.
      And West Have have continued their revival this term.
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      Only Manchester City’s 3-1 comeback victory at London Stadium ended the Hammers’ unbeaten start to the Prem campaign.
      James Ward-Prowse’s diving header was overturned by the champions’ triple strike after the break.
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      Demarai Gray completes Al-Ettifaq transfer after ugly Everton exit as club release blunt parting statement

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      DEMARAI GRAY has joined Al-Ettifaq in an £8million transfer from Everton.The 27-year-old penned a four-year deal with the Saudi Pro League side earlier this week after falling out with Sean Dyche.
      Gray has completed a move to Al-EttifaqCredit: Instagram @demarai
      He took to Instagram on Thursday morning to bid farewell to Everton fans.
      But he also fired a parting shot at club chiefs.
      In an official statement, Gray wrote: “After two years with Everton, it’s time to say goodbye.
      “I wish everyone at the club the very best and will be forever proud to have played for this great team.
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      “To the fans, you were always incredible – thank you for your support. You made it a privilege to wear the shirt.
      “There has been a lot of speculation about my situation all summer. The truth is, I gave my all to this club on and off the pitch through good and bad.
      “I was ready to play as much football as possible this season but it felt like this was not going to happen.
      “It’s time for my next chapter. I am match fit and excited to get playing.”
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      The winger recently fell out with Everton boss DycheCredit: Getty
      Everton also released a blunt statement to confirm Gray’s departure.
      It read: “Everton have sold Demarai Gray to Al-Ettifaq on a permanent transfer for an undisclosed fee.
      “Gray moves on after the Blues opted to sell the 27-year-old forward to the Saudi Arabian club. It brings an end to his two-year spell on Merseyside, having signed from Bayer Leverkusen in 2021.
      “Gray made 75 appearances and scored 12 goals for Everton. The Jamaica international started his career with hometown club Birmingham City before joining Leicester City in 2016.”
      The winger hit out at Dyche last week after falling out of favour at Goodison Park.
      He said: “Everton fans have always been great with me. But it’s so difficult to play for someone who doesn’t show you respect as a person.”
      However, the Everton boss hit back at the comments, claiming: “Demarai made it clear that he felt he was getting a move and he told us a move was done, which was interesting to hear from a player.
      “We reminded him of the truth of the fact that no moves are done without this club’s say so.”
      Gray is now set to join Steven Gerrard and Jordan Henderson at Al-Ettifaq.
      Gerrard was appointed as manager of the Saudi side at the beginning of July, while Henderson completed a £12million transfer from Liverpool three weeks later.
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      Al-Ettifaq announced the winger’s arrival with a video game-inspired clip on social media.
      The video appeared to poke fun at the club’s Saudi Pro League rivals Al-Ittihad, who have so far failed to sign top transfer target Mohamed Salah.
      Al-Ettifaq poked fun at Al-Ittihad, who are trying to sign SalahCredit: Instagram @ettifaq More

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      Watch Jordan Pickford score ‘incredibly Everton own goal’ vs Sheff Utd before redeeming himself with stunning save

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      JORDAN PICKFORD scored an incredibly unlucky own goal to give Sheffield United the lead against Everton.Yet the Toffees stopper had the last laugh with a stunning late save
      So unlucky for Jordan Pickford… 🫣Sheffield Utd take the lead as an shot off the post bounces off the Everton keeper and ends up in the back of the net… 😳#SHUEVE pic.twitter.com/u1oaunrOYl— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) September 2, 2023

      Cameron Archer’s rasping shot just before half time forced Jordan Pickford to try and make a huge saveCredit: GETTY
      Pickford tried his best to stop the curling shot, which hit the postCredit: TNT SPORTS
      The ball cannoned off the post and into Pickford’s back before going into the netCredit: TNT SPORTS
      The Blades went 2-1 up courtesy of a first-half stoppage time OG from the Toffees and England stopper.
      Pickford narrowly missed a rasping shot from Cameron Archer, which cannoned off the far post, with a full stretch dive.
      But unfortunately for him, the ball hit his back and went into the net.
      Pickford cut a forlorn figure as he contemplated his poor luck as the Bramall Lane faithful went wild.
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      Footie fans were quick to comment on the almost calamitous own goal for last season’s relegation battlers.
      One said: “Painful.
      Another said: “Hey Siri, describe Everton football club in one video.”
      And another said: “Needs Curb your Enthusiasm music played over that.”
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      One remarked: “Oh that is so Everton.”
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      Another chimed in: “That is an incredibly Everton goal.”
      Everton’s trip to the Steel City started well when Abdoulaye Doucoure put them in front in the 14th minute.
      Their lead, however, lasted less than 20 minutes when Archer put the home side back on level terms.
      Pickford’s own goal saw Sean Dyche’s men go 2-1 down before the half-time interval.
      But they got back on level terms in the 55th minute through Villareal loanee Arnaut Danjuma.
      The match was to end 2-2 – but only thanks to Pickford’s heroics.
      He pulled off a wonder save to stop Oliver McBurnie at the death, also denying a follow up chance that would have meant certain defeat for Everton.
      Pickford’s late save earned his side a pointCredit: Getty More

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      Forgotten former Arsenal star labelled ‘unbelievable’ by Arsene Wenger ‘in talks over transfer to Fulham’

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      ALEX IWOBI is in talks to join Fulham from Everton, reports say. The Nigeria international started the Toffees first two Premier League games of the season before picking up a hamstring injury.
      Alex Iwobi is linked with a move away from EvertonCredit: Getty
      He was an integral part of Everton’s top flight survival last term, starting in every single match.
      But according to talkSPORT, Sean Dyche is open to selling Iwobi and Fulham are “in advanced talks” with the club.
      The playmaker has only one year left on his deal and the recent signings of Arnaut Danjuma and Jack Harrison look to have opened the door to an exit.
      Iwobi joined Everton from Arsenal in a £40million move in 2019.
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      He spent four senior seasons with the Gunners after graduating from their academy and being given a debut by Arsene Wenger.
      And managerial icon Wenger once hailed Iwobi as an “unbelievable” talent after he broke into Arsenal’s squad.
      He said in 2017: “I think Alex is a player who grows regularly.
      “This season, for the first time he’s adding what we want from him – goals – to his qualities, which are exceptional.
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      “Overall I think he has a good attitude and now he becomes efficient in front of goal as well.
      “This kind of experiences like the one against Argentina will help him even more to grow.
      “He’s worked a lot on his finishing and he’s improved a lot. Compared to one year ago, the difference in unbelievable.”
      Arsene Wenger once hailed Alex Iwobi as ‘unbelievable’Credit: Getty – Contributor More

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      Meet Everton’s £25m new boy Beto who was working at a KFC just FOUR YEARS AGO before realising footballing dream

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      EVERTON new-boy Beto, 25, was working for KFC just FOUR YEARS AGO before realising his dream of becoming a professional footballer.The Toffees have sealed a deal with Udinese that will see them pay the Serie A club £25million.
      Beto will lead the line for Everton after signing for £25millionCredit: Getty
      He will wear the number 14 shirt for the ToffeesCredit: Getty
      Beto during his days in PortugalCredit: instagram @beto_norberto_14
      He scored ten goals and registered one assist in 33 league appearances last season.
      It’s been a rags to riches story for the Portuguese striker, who told DAZN last summer that he was forced to work a second job while playing for amateur Lisbon side Tires in 2018.
      He said: “I was training with Tires and working in Portugal, it was a nice life. I was working at KFC. It was good.”
      Beto began his ascent to the Premier League by leaving Tires to join third division Portuguese side Clube Olimpico Monjito.
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      It was at Monjito that he was noticed by Liga NOS side Portimonense and after just a year of playing in the third tier found himself playing in Portugal’s highest division.
      Asked by DAZN how he feels walking past a KFC now he is a fully-fledged pro, he said: “Nothing special, but when I return home, I always go to that KFC to visit my friends.
      “I’ve always believed I could have become a footballer. I wanted to become a professional football player.
      “My team-mates didn’t believe it, maybe just two of them. They were telling me: ‘Beto, it’s hard, it’s impossible.’ Then I joined Portimonense and they changed their mind.”
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      Beto will join Portuguese compatriot and fellow striker Youssef Chermiti at Everton, who signed for £12m from Sporting earlier this month.
      Toffees boss Sean Dyche was desperate to reinforce his forward line this summer after his strikers proved particularly blunt in front of goal last season.
      Neal Maupay managed just one goal in 27 appearances and an injury hit Dominic Calvert Lewin scored just two goals in his 17 outings.
      Calvert Lewin’s injury woe continued when he suffered a horror eye injury against Aston Villa in Everton’s second game.
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      Everton line up transfer for forgotten England international as they target bargain buy after Jack Harrison deal

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      EVERTON are considering another bargain buy as they weigh up a move for Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy.The Toffees are operating on a tight budget this summer.
      Alex McCarthy could join Everton from Southampton on a free transferCredit: Getty
      But former England keeper McCarthy could be available on a free transfer.
      One-cap McCarthy, 33, is now one of the top earners at Southampton following James Ward-Prowse’s move to West Ham.
      Despite the former Crystal Palace man having two years left on his deal, it is understood the Saints could allow him to leave for nothing in order to clear his wages.
      McCarthy is now firmly second choice to Gavin Bazunu at St Mary’s.
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      However, he did play the final six games of the Premier League campaign last year as the club were relegated.
      Everton face competition from McCarthy’s former club, Crystal Palace.
      The Eagles are keen on a move after Vicente Guaita’s refusal to play for the first team as the Spaniard pushes for a move away from Selhurst Park.
      Sean Dyche is having to add carefully this summer amid financial restraints.
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      Youssef Chermiti was added in a £12.5million deal.
      But the spending has not been big, with Arnaut Danjuma and Jack Harrison being brought in on loan.
      Ashley Young, meanwhile, arrived on a free transfer following his release from Aston Villa.
      Arnaut Danjuma joined on loan from VillarrealCredit: Getty More