Everton hero Duncan Ferguson is set to release an autobiography chronicling his eventful and controversial career in football. The book, called ‘BIG DUNC: The Upfront Autobiography’ will be released on May 8, 2025.
The former centre-forward had two spells with the Blues, in which he made 263 appearances and scored 69 goals in total. Ferguson, who is currently the manager of Inverness Caledonian Thistle, became a huge favourite with Everton supporters after joining from Rangers in 1994, helping save the club from relegation and then playing a key role in the FA Cup success in 1995.
The Scotland international was a magnet for controversy though and crafted a ‘hard man’ image throughout his days as a player. He was sent off nine times in total in his career and served a three-month prison sentence in 1994 for a headbutt on John McStay of Raith Rovers.
Ferguson has also had two temporary spells as the Everton manager. The first saw him steer the team to a memorable 3-1 win over Chelsea at Goodison Park, as well as draws with Arsenal, Manchester United and Leicester City. The second lasted just one game, a 1-0 loss to Aston Villa.
“I’ve been thinking about writing this book for over 20 years,” said Ferguson. “Now is finally the right time. Anyone who knows me, knows that I tell things straight. So this book is going to be real. I’ve been brutally honest, about the good and the hard times.
“I’ve got up to quite a bit of mischief, and I think readers will enjoy the colourful stories – there’s enough of them! I can’t wait for the book to be published, and to share it with readers up and down the UK next year.”
The book will be written alongside Henry Winter- the current Football Journalist of the Year for both the Sports Journalists’ Association and the Football Supporters’ Association – and Brian Doogan, a bestselling author who used to work at Everton.
