An Everton supporter has revealed the touching gesture made by club legend Duncan Ferguson following the tragic death of his father.
Ferguson is seen as royalty at Goodison Park after his two illustrious spells as a player and his stint in the dugout, acting as both a coach and a caretaker manager.
The now 53-year-old joined the Toffees, initially on loan, in October 1994 before his move was made permanent. He was sold to Newcastle in 1998 for an £8million fee but returned to Merseyside just two years later, cementing his status as a club great.
He made 273 appearances in total for Everton, scoring 72 goals, and fostered a close relationship with supporters, earning himself the affectionate nickname ‘Big Dunc’.
Despite pursuing a coaching career elsewhere, his connection with the Premier League side has remained – as has his cult-like status in the eyes of matchgoers.
Supporter Matt Reilly shared a heartwarming tale involving Ferguson on X, revealing that he recorded a video tribute to his late dad before attending the cremation.
Duncan Ferguson classily paid his respects to a late Everton supporter
Ferguson earned himself a cult-like status at Goodison Park after two stints as a player
Matt wrote: ‘So yesterday we laid our dad to rest, a massive Evertonian. Duncan Ferguson made a video tribute to my dad which we were all made up with…
‘However as we arrived at the crematorium there was someone who stood out in the crowd… Big Dunc had come in person to pay his respects.’
Accompanying the post is a photo of Ferguson, dressed in a black suit and dark tie, seemingly posing with several family members who were wearing Everton shirts.
Countless X users have saluted Ferguson’s classy gesture.
‘They don’t get much better than Big Dun, proper man of the people,’ one said.
‘What a hero. Man of the people. Big Dunc,’ another added.
A third wrote: ‘Class act by Big Dunc. RIP to your dad, but I guess he’d be so happy to see this moment of respect being offered to him.’
Another user said: ‘Respect to Duncan Ferguson, proper human being.’
