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May 7
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Duncan Ferguson Talks Prison, Punch Ups ...

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On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, the lads are joined by a bona fide football hardman—Duncan Ferguson. The former Everton, Newcastle United, and Rangers striker, who later managed Everton, sits down with Pete, Chris, and Sids for a wild ride through his explosive football career. Known for his aggressive style of play, legendary scraps, and deeply loyal fanbase, “Big Dunc” doesn’t hold back.


From prison time to on-field battles, Duncan shares jaw-dropping stories from his time in the game—headbutts, red cards, and what it was really like behind the scenes at Goodison Park. He opens up about managing Everton, the modern player, and his scariest moments on and off the pitch.


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00:00 – Prepping for Big Dunc

02:14 – Duncan Ferguson Joins the Pod

03:10 – Growing Up Fighting in Stirling

06:12 – Becoming Britain’s Most Expensive Teenager

09:40 – The ‘Headbutt’ That Landed Him in Jail.

13:20 – What Prison Was Really Like

16:58 – Why He Fell in Love with Everton

20:45 – He Turned Down Who?!

24:33 – Becoming Everton Manager

29:05 – Forest Green Rovers & Learning as a Gaffer

33:10 – Football Has Changed... But Has He?

37:42 – When Burglars Picked the Wrong House

41:20 – Toughest Opponents & Dressing Room Chaos

46:02 – Legacy, Regrets & Big Dunc’s Final Word

1:01:00 – Wrapping Up the Madness

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