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Duncan Ferguson takes shock role as manager of Northern Irish side Glentoran

Ex-Everton and Scotland striker Ferguson takes charge of the Belfast club after tricky spells managing Forest Green Rovers and Inverness Caledonian Thistle

By Luke Baker · Independent

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 11:40 AM

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Duncan Ferguson has been appointed as the new manager of Northern Irish club Glentoran.
Ferguson signed a multi-year contract with the Belfast-based side and named Gary Bollan his assistant.
The 54-year-old previously managed Forest Green Rovers and Inverness Caledonian Thistle after coaching at Everton.

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Duncan Ferguson has been appointed as the new manager of Northern Irish side Glentoran FC on a multi-year contract. The former Everton, Newcastle, and Scotland striker takes charge of the Belfast club following previous managerial roles at Forest Green Rovers and Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Gary Bollan will serve as his assistant manager at The Oval.

Ferguson replaces Declan Devine, who departed Glentoran on September 14 following a five-week search by owner Ali Pour and sporting director Paul Millar. Glentoran currently sits third in the Irish Premiership, 11 points behind league leaders Coleraine.

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Duncan Ferguson takes shock role as manager of Northern Irish side Glentoran

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