Duncan Ferguson is targeting a return to the glory days at the Oval after his appointment as the new Glentoran manager. The former towering striker, who played for Dundee United and Newcastle United, brings a coaching career that includes managing Forest Green Rovers and Inverness Caledonian Thistle. He also served as assistant manager at Everton under Carlo Ancelotti and Rafael Benitez, and held two spells as caretaker boss.
Glentoran have struggled to challenge for the title despite significant investment from owner Ali Pour and the adoption of a full-time professional model in recent years. Ferguson said he jumped at the chance to return to football after two years out of the game. He had considered television work but saw this as a great opportunity.
"They've got ambition. I spoke to the owner Ali [Pour] and they've got the ambition to get this club back to what it was before," Ferguson said. He is confident of financial backing from Pour, who has supported the club for several years.
Ferguson acknowledged the club has not won a title in 17 years, but said he gets on well with people and believes the owner will continue to support the project.
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