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In July 2003, he married Nadine Metcalfe.<ref>[http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/465262_nadines_match_of_the_day Nadine's "Match of the Day"] Oldham Advertiser</ref> The couple, who have two children, Charlie (b.1999) and Grace (b.2002),<ref> [http://www.yourplaceabroad.com/press/press-article.php?article=16 The WAGs (property) boutique] yourplaceabroad.com</ref> separated in August 2007.<ref>[http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article666756.ece Fergie jr on assault charge] thesun.co.uk</ref> On [[23 October]] [[2007]], Ferguson was arrested on suspicion of assaulting his estranged wife on the driveway of his father's home in [[Wilmslow]], [[Cheshire]]. He was released on bail.<ref>[http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/Posh-boss-Ferguson-arrested-and.3547004.jp Posh boss Ferguson arrested] peterboroughtoday.co.uk</ref> |
In July 2003, he married Nadine Metcalfe.<ref>[http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/465262_nadines_match_of_the_day Nadine's "Match of the Day"] Oldham Advertiser</ref> The couple, who have two children, Charlie (b.1999) and Grace (b.2002),<ref> [http://www.yourplaceabroad.com/press/press-article.php?article=16 The WAGs (property) boutique] yourplaceabroad.com</ref> separated in August 2007.<ref>[http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article666756.ece Fergie jr on assault charge] thesun.co.uk</ref> On [[23 October]] [[2007]], Ferguson was arrested on suspicion of assaulting his estranged wife on the driveway of his father's home in [[Wilmslow]], [[Cheshire]]. He was released on bail.<ref>[http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/Posh-boss-Ferguson-arrested-and.3547004.jp Posh boss Ferguson arrested] peterboroughtoday.co.uk</ref> |
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He appeared at Macclesfield Magistrates Court on [[23 January]] [[2008]] charged with common assault, to which he pleaded not guilty.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/7204509.stm Peterborough boss denies assault] bbc.co.uk</ref> On [[10 April]] [[2008]] he changed his |
He appeared at Macclesfield Magistrates Court on [[23 January]] [[2008]] charged with common assault, to which he pleaded not guilty.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/7204509.stm Peterborough boss denies assault] bbc.co.uk</ref> On [[10 April]] [[2008]] he changed his plea to guilty and was fined £1500, plus costs.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/7340149.stm Ferguson's son admits wife attack] bbc.co.uk</ref> |
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| Full name | Darren Ferguson | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
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Current team | Peterborough United | ||
Darren Ferguson (born 9 February 1972) is a professional Scottish football player. He is currently the player-manager of Peterborough United in the English League Two.
Biography
Ferguson is a son of Sir Alex Ferguson, the Scottish football manager, and Lady Ferguson, the former Cathy Holding. He has two siblings: his twin brother, Jason, and an elder brother, Mark.
His father brought him through the youth ranks at Manchester United, where Ferguson made 27 first-team appearances, without scoring. In 1994 he transferred to Wolverhampton Wanderers before playing briefly for Sparta Rotterdam. Between 1999 and 2007 he played for Wrexham making more than 300 appearances.
Football management
In 2001 Ferguson was linked with the management post at Wrexham, following the departure of Brian Flynn. At the time, he assisted caretaker manager Joey Jones.[1] After manager Denis Smith was sacked in January 2007, Ferguson was again touted as a candidate, but coach Brian Carey was appointed instead.[2] There were suggestions that Ferguson and Carey had clashed, as Ferguson had expected to be appointed. Carey, who had left Ferguson on the substitutes bench for his first game, denied this.[3] The pair had argued a year previously, following a defeat to Leyton Orient.[4] Ferguson later stated he was disappointed not to be considered for the management position, and stated the club would have done better under him than they did under Carey.[5]
Shortly after his father celebrated twenty years as manager of Manchester United, Darren followed him into football management. On 20 January 2007 he left Wrexham to become player-manager of fellow League Two side Peterborough United. Previous manager Keith Alexander had been sacked after a run of six straight defeats.[6] He led the club to a 10th placed finish in his first season of management.
He was named League Two manager of the month for April 2008, after they won six games out of eight in the month. Ferguson had led them to the top of the league, with a run of thirteen wins and three draws in sixteen games.[7]
Personal life
In July 2003, he married Nadine Metcalfe.[8] The couple, who have two children, Charlie (b.1999) and Grace (b.2002),[9] separated in August 2007.[10] On 23 October 2007, Ferguson was arrested on suspicion of assaulting his estranged wife on the driveway of his father's home in Wilmslow, Cheshire. He was released on bail.[11]
He appeared at Macclesfield Magistrates Court on 23 January 2008 charged with common assault, to which he pleaded not guilty.[12] On 10 April 2008 he changed his plea to guilty and was fined £1500, plus costs.[13]
References
- ^ Dragons job 'too soon' for Ferguson bbc.co.uk
- ^ Carey to lead Dragons for season bbc.co.uk
- ^ Carey praises departed Ferguson bbc.co.uk
- ^ Wrexham deny Ferguson 'bust-up' bbc.co.uk
- ^ Wrexham's Carey error - Ferguson bbc.co.uk
- ^ Ferguson named Peterborough boss bbc.co.uk
- ^ Peterborough's Ferguson nets gong bbc.co.uk
- ^ Nadine's "Match of the Day" Oldham Advertiser
- ^ The WAGs (property) boutique yourplaceabroad.com
- ^ Fergie jr on assault charge thesun.co.uk
- ^ Posh boss Ferguson arrested peterboroughtoday.co.uk
- ^ Peterborough boss denies assault bbc.co.uk
- ^ Ferguson's son admits wife attack bbc.co.uk
External links
- Darren Ferguson at Soccerbase
- Darren Ferguson management career statistics at Soccerbase
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