The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)
Ferguson set to remain Toffees’ boss for cup tie against Foxes
Everton have confirmed former Dundee United striker Duncan Ferguson will continue as caretaker boss for the Toffees’ Carabao Cup quarter-final with Leicester at Goodison Park tomorrow.
Following the sacking of Marco Silva on December 5, Ferguson has been in charge for the club’s last two Premier League matches – a 3-1 home win over Chelsea and a 1-1 draw at Manchester United on Sunday.
Although the former Everton striker has distanced himself from taking the job on a permanent basis, he will now be in charge for a third successive match with the visit of the Foxes.
A statement on the club’s website said: “Duncan Ferguson is to remain in caretaker charge of Everton for Wednesday night’s Carabao Cup quarterfinal against Leicester, the club can confirm.
“A sell-out crowd will welcome Ferguson and his players out of the tunnel at Goodison Park for the visit of Brendan Rodgers’ side as the Blues look to book a place in the last four of the competition.
“Ferguson oversaw a stirring 3-1 victory over Chelsea in Everton’s last Goodison appearance before leading the team to a 1-1 draw at in-form Manchester United on Sunday.
“John Ebbrell, Francis Jeffers and goalkeeper coach Alan Kelly will again be alongside Ferguson in the home dugout.”
Ferguson, who left Tannadice for Rangers in 1993, says he is happy to help the club out but does not think he is the man for the job right now.
“I think it’s buying them a bit of time to get the right man in, a couple of results, they can make the process more diligent,” the 47-year-old former Scotland international said.
“We need the best manager in the world. I’ve not got the experience. I’m all for us bringing in a top manager and if I can be part of it, great.”
The Goodison Park side have been linked with a move for former Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti, who was sacked by Napoli last week. He has also bossed Juventus, AC Milan, PSG, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.