Ferguson next had a short spell in Australian soccer with Adelaide Force before returning to Scotland to play for a succession of lower league clubs, namely Ross County, Clydebank (scoring once against future club Hamilton),[9] Alloa Athletic, Hamilton Academical and finally Raith Rovers. His early performances and potential ensured he was fast-tracked into the Scottish international squad in 1988. He spent three years with the Bairns before spending a single season (1998–99) with Dunfermline Athletic, brief period with Portadown in the Irish League during the 1999–00 season and a month with Partick Thistle. He also played for Dundee, Sunderland, Falkirk, Dunfermline Athletic, Portadown, Partick Thistle, Adelaide Force, Ross County, Clydebank, Alloa Athletic, Hamilton Academical, Raith Rovers and made two appearances for Scotland. When Derek Ferguson traveled to Costa Rica in 1998 for a surfing trip, he met a man who’d built a house there 20 years earlier. [15], Since leaving Glenafton Athletic, Ferguson has appeared regularly for BBC Radio Scotland as a football pundit. [7] In 1989–90 he was loaned to Dundee and it became clear his future was not to be at Rangers, although he was very reluctant to leave the club. All Content © Lisa Corson • lisa@lisacorsonphotography.com • 917-865-9471. View the profiles of professionals named "Derek Ferguson" on LinkedIn. On 28 October 2010, Ferguson was named as assistant manager of Dumbarton, however it was announced on 3 November 2010 that he will be unable to fill that role due to media commitments. All Content © Lisa Corson • lisa@lisacorsonphotography.com • 917-865-9471. View the profiles of people named Derek Ferguson. Derek tiene 4 empleos en su perfil. Ve el perfil completo en LinkedIn y descubre los contactos y empleos de Derek … Batch Download Slideshow He enjoyed an early experience of first team involvement when picked to play in Tom Forsyth's testimonial match in 1983, aged only 15. [14], After leaving Stranraer he had a short spell as manager of junior outfit Glenafton Athletic. His good performances earned him a move to Sunderland, with manager Terry Butcher (his former captain at Rangers) signing him in a part-exchange deal which saw John Colquhoun return to Hearts. [6], However, over the next couple of seasons Ferguson gradually fell out of favour at Ibrox, a tempestuous relationship with manager Graeme Souness preventing him from developing as expected;[3][7][5] Ian Ferguson (no relation) and veteran Ray Wilkins were often preferred in the position. Join Facebook to connect with Derek Ferguson and others you may know. Costa Rica- Osa Peninsula & Derek Fergunson home (136 images). [21], His autobiography, Big Brother, written with Bill Leckie, was published in 2006. Batch Download Slideshow. [2], Ferguson joined his first senior club, Rangers, from Gartcosh United in 1982. Costa Rica- Osa Peninsula & Derek Fergunson home (136 images) Share. View: 25 | All < Prev: Next > _MG_5123.jpg Gala walks through Derek ... A stairway in Derek Ferguson… A creative midfield player, Ferguson is best remembered for his time with Rangers and Heart of Midlothian.. Batch Download Slideshow. Ferguson gained two caps during this period, in matches against Malta and Colombia. Ve el perfil de Derek Ferguson en LinkedIn, la mayor red profesional del mundo. Costa Rica- Osa Peninsula & Derek Fergunson home (136 images) Share. [3] He made his competitive debut in the 1983–84 season and within a year became a first team regular at Ibrox. [12], While at Clydebank he was briefly appointed player-manager,[3] while he has also served as a coach at Albion Rovers[13] before becoming Stranraer's assistant manager as part of a new management team at Stair Park with Gerry Britton. [5][7] He played 148 times in all competitions for Rangers, scoring 8 goals.[8]. Although having a bright start as manager, relations between the club and Ferguson had become strained due to Stranraer's financial difficulties and the club's on-field performances, which led to him leaving the club after an 8–2 home defeat to Stirling Albion. He showed his early promise to a wide audience with his performances alongside fellow young midfielder Ian Durrant in the Scottish League Cup finals of 1986 (in which he was named man of the match)[4][5] and 1987. A creative midfield player, Ferguson is best remembered for his time with Rangers and Heart of Midlothian. He became a mainstay in the Hearts team over the next three seasons, including 1991–92 when they finished league runners-up. After two seasons on Wearside, Ferguson moved back to Scotland when Falkirk paid Sunderland £250,000 for his services in 1995. He also suffered from injuries, including a recurring dislocated shoulder. There are 100+ professionals named "Derek Ferguson", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. Derek Ferguson (born 31 July 1967) is a Scottish football player and manager. [16] His work with BBC Scotland was cited as his reason for not accepting the role of assistant manager at Dumbarton. [3][7][5] The siblings played against each other on three occasions during the 1998–99 season while Derek was with Dunfermline, with 20-year-old Barry scoring at East End Park and 31-year-old Derek making his last appearance at Ibrox. [15], Ferguson is the elder brother of Barry Ferguson, who also played for Rangers and Scotland in the same position. Share. [19], Ferguson's baby daughter Lauren died from a heart defect at seven weeks of age in 1993; her organs were removed by medical staff at Yorkhill Hospital without parental consent,[20] an issue which inquiries found had affected hundreds of families in the area at the time.