“‘He Was a Strange Cat’ – Duncan Ferguson Spills Shocking Secrets About Everton Legend Neville Southall!”
"While Everton’s recent history lacks silverware, the club has never been short of iconic legends for the fans to admire."
One name that continues to resonate with Everton fans is Duncan Ferguson—a player who never failed to get Goodison Park on its feet.
This weekend, David Moyes returns to L4 with West Ham, one of his final appearances at the ground as a Premier League manager when they face Manchester City.
Chris Sutton recently suggested that Everton might just throw a wrench in City’s Champions League aspirations.
However, Everton could really use a striker like Ferguson right now, as their attacking output has been underwhelming, often failing to score more than once per game.
Now 53, Ferguson has plenty of memories from his time on Merseyside, and he recently shared some candid thoughts about fellow Everton legend Neville Southall.
In his latest appearance on the Stick to Football podcast, Ferguson didn’t hold back, calling Southall a “strange cat.”
“I’d be the first in the building—well, actually, Neville would be,” Ferguson said. “He was a strange cat.
He’d drive up from Wales at 4 or 5 in the morning just because he liked being in his own place. He wasn’t into the gym, though—I was always in the gym.”
Southall, now 66, has made headlines recently for his outspoken criticism of Everton’s current goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford, labeling him merely “average” despite his strong performances.
Southall has never shied away from speaking out on the club’s issues, a trait that has both earned respect and raised eyebrows over the years.
He’s also voiced doubts about Moyes being the long-term solution for the Toffees, further reinforcing his reputation as a unique and, at times, controversial figure.
Ferguson, meanwhile, reflects fondly on his Everton days.
His gritty, passionate style was exactly what supporters admired, and it made him an instant fan favorite.
While Everton fans have appreciated the effort of current striker Beto, the 26-year-old has struggled to consistently find the net, and many still long for a player with Ferguson’s impact.
“It was just the right match,” Ferguson said. “The team needed someone like me.
Back then, we were struggling—we were bottom of the league, and the strikers weren’t performing.”
His debut goal couldn’t have come on a bigger stage, either. “I scored my first goal for Everton against Liverpool,” he recalled. “That was the turning point. Everything changed from that moment.”
