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Duncan Ferguson’s incredible gesture for ‘gobsmacked’ NHS hero undergoing cancer treatment

Everton icon Duncan Ferguson visited Blues fan and NHS stalwart Sheila Westhorp before taking up his new role as Glentoran manager…

By Chris Beesley · Liverpool Echo

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 2:00 PM

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Duncan Ferguson made a surprise visit to honor 77-year-old NHS worker Sheila Westhorp amid her cancer treatment.
Westhorp has worked at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital for 60 years since August 1966.
Ferguson presented her with flowers and four premium matchday tickets at Everton's stadium.

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Everton icon Duncan Ferguson surprised lifelong Blues supporter and NHS clerical officer Sheila Westhorp to celebrate her 60 years of service. Ferguson visited the 77-year-old hospital worker, who continues working at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital while undergoing cancer treatment, before departing to become manager of Belfast club Glentoran.

Ferguson presented Westhorp with flowers and four matchday tickets for Everton's stadium as part of an initiative sponsored by Hill Dickinson. Westhorp will also receive a future VIP experience that includes watching David Moyes' first-team squad train.

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Duncan Ferguson’s incredible gesture for ‘gobsmacked’ NHS hero undergoing cancer treatment

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