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Darren Ferguson 
Personal information Full name Darren Ferguson Date of birth 9 February 1972 Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1] Playing position Midfielder Club information Current club Peterborough United (manager) Youth career Manchester United Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 1990–1994 Manchester United 27 (0) 1994–1999 Wolverhampton Wanderers 117 (4) 1999 Sparta Rotterdam 14 (1) 1999–2007 Wrexham 310 (51) 2007–2008 Peterborough United 0 (0) National team 1992–1993 Scotland U21 5 (0) Teams managed 2007–2009 Peterborough United 2010 Preston North End 2011– Peterborough United * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).Darren Ferguson (born 9 February 1972) is a Scottish football manager and former player, currently in his second spell as the manager of Peterborough United. Between his first and second stints with Peterborough, he also managed Preston North End.
As a player, Ferguson was managed at Manchester United by his father Alex Ferguson, but spent most of his playing career at Wolverhampton Wanderers and Wrexham in the lower divisions of English football.
Ferguson's first managerial appointment was as player-manager of League Two Peterborough United in January 2007. After two successive promotions, and guiding the club to the second-tier of English football for the first time in 17 seasons, Ferguson was relieved of his duties on 9 November 2009, with Peterborough United at the foot of The Championship.[2]
Ferguson was appointed Preston North End manager on 6 January 2010. He was dismissed on 29 December 2010 after a string of poor results.[3] On 12 January 2011, he was again appointed as the manager of Peterborough United, where he took the club to the League One play-off finals at Old Trafford, and in this match won promotion to the Football League Championship, the club's third promotion in four years, with a 3–0 victory over Huddersfield.
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Biography
Ferguson is the son of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson. He has two siblings: a twin brother, Jason, and an elder brother, Mark.
His father brought him through the youth ranks at Manchester United, giving him his first team-debut in 1990. Ferguson played in United's first 15 games of the new Premier League in 1992–93 during the absence of the injured Bryan Robson, and although he did not start a league game after November, he played enough games to qualify for a title winner's medal at the end of the season.
However, his first-team chances were very limited in 1993–94 and he was transferred to Wolverhampton Wanderers for £250,000. His final season at Old Trafford brought just five first team appearances, and with the introduction of squad numbers in the Premier League that campaign he had been issued with the number 18 shirt which would next be worn by Simon Davies.
He spent five years at Wolves, during which they qualified for the Division One play-offs twice and finished in the top 10 on four occasions, but never gained promotion to the Premier League.
He left Wolves in 1999 to sign for Dutch side Sparta Rotterdam. Between 1999 and 2007 he played for Wrexham making more than 300 appearances, scoring over 50 goals and helping them win promotion to Division Two in 2003. Ferguson also won the Football League Trophy with Wrexham after scoring the second goal in a 2–0 win over Southend United in 2004–05.
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.[4] After manager Denis Smith was sacked in January 2007, Ferguson was again touted as a candidate, but coach Brian Carey was appointed instead.[5] 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.[6] The pair had argued a year previously, following a defeat to Leyton Orient.[7] 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.[8]
Peterborough United
Shortly after his father celebrated twenty years as manager of Manchester United, Ferguson followed him into football management. In 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.[9] He led the club to a 10th placed finish in his first season of management. In his first full season of management, he took Peterborough to second place in League Two, gaining promotion. He was named League Two manager of the month for March 2008, after Peterborough won six games out of eight in the month.
In his second full season, 2008–09, he led Peterborough to second place and automatic promotion to the Championship. He has also won the League One Manager of the Month award for March 2009, following six straight wins. Ferguson left Peterborough in November 2009, by mutual consent, with Posh bottom of the table.[10]
Preston North End
In January 2010, Ferguson signed as manager of Preston North End.[11] His first game at home as a manager was an FA cup match against Chelsea on 23 January 2010 which his side lost 2–0. On September 14, 2010, Ferguson was charged with misconduct by the FA after his behaviour in the tunnel towards the referee after a 4–3 Championship defeat by Burnley.[12] After 49 games in charge, winning 13, drawing 12 and losing 24 games he was sacked as manager on 29 December 2010, with Preston North End bottom of the Championship.[13] Following his sacking by Preston, his father Sir Alex Ferguson immediately recalled all three Manchester United players on loan at Preston; Joshua King, Ritchie De Laet, and Matty James.[14] In addition, Sir Alex reportedly also asked his friend, the Stoke City boss Tony Pulis, to recall the two Stoke players on loan at Preston; Danny Pugh and Michael Tonge. This meant that in a single week, Preston had lost five irreplaceable first-team players, effectively sealing their relegation.[15][16][17] Perhaps his only positive achievement at the club was to beat Leeds 6-4, from being 4-1 down.[18]
Return to Peterborough United
On 12 January 2011, Ferguson returned to Peterborough United as manager. His first match ended up in a defeat away to League One leaders Brighton & Hove Albion. The following week in his first game at London Road since his return, Peterborough beat Hartlepool United 4–0, showing signs of improvement in Peterborough's previously leaky defence. He then suffered the embarrassment of a 1–2 away defeat at local team Colchester United after the Posh took the lead within 60 seconds. Peterborough United's promotion dream was given a boost with a 5–3 win over promotion rivals Sheffield Wednesday. A 0–5 away thumping of Oldham kept Ferguson's men within touching distance of the automatic promotion places. The club ultimately finished fourth in League One, and after beating Milton Keynes 4–3 on aggregate, reached the play-off finals at Old Trafford against Huddersfield Town. Peterborough United beat Huddersfield Town 3–0 to return to the Championship on 29 May 2011, just one year afer being relegated. At the end of the season, Peterborough were the top-scoring club in the country, with 106 goals (their 46 league games generated a total of 181 goals, or 3.93 per game).
Personal life
In June 2003, he married Nadine Metcalfe.[19] The couple, who have two children, Charlie (Nadine's son from a previous relationship, born 1999) and Grace (2002),[20] separated in August 2007.[21] 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.[22] He appeared at Macclesfield Magistrates Court on 23 January 2008 charged with common assault, to which he pleaded not guilty.[23] On 10 April 2008 he changed his plea to guilty and was fined £1500, plus costs.This event has been latched onto by supporters of rival teams, leading to terrace chants of "Darren Ferguson beats his wife".[24]
Honours
Player
- Manchester United
- Premier League (1): 1992–93
- Wrexham
- Football League Trophy (1): 2004–05
Manager
- Peterborough United
- Football League One Play Off Winners (promotion to The Championship) (1): 2010–11
- Football League One Runners-up (promotion to The Championship) (1): 2008–09
- Football League Two Runners-up (promotion to League One) (1): 2007–08
Managerial statistics
- As of 19 November 2011.[25]
Team Nat From To Record G W L D Win % Peterborough United 
21 January 2007 29 November 2009 145 73 40 32 50.34 Preston North End 6 January 2010 29 December 2010 49 13 25 11 26.53 Peterborough United 12 January 2011 Present 46 22 15 9 47.83 Total 241 108 80 53 44.81 References
- ^ "Darren Ferguson Player Profile". MUFCInfo.com. http://www.mufcinfo.com/manupag/a-z_player_archive/a-z_player_archive_pages/ferguson_darren.html. Retrieved 9 July 2011.
- ^ "Ferguson axed as Posh boss". The Sun (News International). November 9, 2009. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/2721212/Darren-Ferguson-sacked-as-Peterborough-manager.html. Retrieved January 6, 2010.
- ^ "Darren Ferguson named as Preston North End manager". BBC. January 6, 2010. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/preston/8442546.stm. Retrieved January 6, 2010.
- ^ "Dragons job 'too soon' for Ferguson". BBC Sport (BBC). September 25, 2001. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/wrexham/1562909.stm. Retrieved January 6, 2010.
- ^ "Carey to lead Dragons for season". BBC Sport (BBC). January 12, 2007. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/wrexham/6256927.stm. Retrieved January 6, 2010.
- ^ "Carey praises departed Ferguson". BBC Sport (BBC). January 21, 2007. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/wrexham/6284985.stm. Retrieved January 6, 2010.
- ^ "Wrexham deny Ferguson 'bust-up'". BBC Sport (BBC). January 23, 2006. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/wrexham/4640424.stm. Retrieved January 6, 2010.
- ^ "Wrexham's Carey error – Ferguson". BBC Sport (BBC). November 8, 2007. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/wrexham/7084148.stm. Retrieved January 6, 2010.
- ^ "Ferguson named Peterborough boss". BBC Sport (BBC). January 20, 2007. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/peterborough_united/6282425.stm. Retrieved January 6, 2010.
- ^ Kempson, Russell (November 9, 2009). "Peterborough United 'dismiss' Darren Ferguson". The Times (Times Newspapers Ltd.). http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/football_league/article6910065.ece. Retrieved January 6, 2010.
- ^ "Darren Ferguson is set to be named Preston manager". BBC Sport (BBC). January 6, 2010. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/8442546.stm. Retrieved January 6, 2010.
- ^ "Preston boss Darren Ferguson handed misconduct charge". BBC. September 14, 2010. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/preston/8998490.stm.
- ^ "Darren Ferguson sacked as Preston North End boss". BBC. December 29, 2010. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/preston/9326664.stm.
- ^ Edwards, John (December 31, 2010). "Vengeful Sir Alex Ferguson orders Preston loan stars back to Manchester United after son Darren is sacked". Daily Mail. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1342902/Vengeful-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-orders-Preston-loan-stars-Manchester-United-son-Darren-sacked.html. Retrieved May 31, 2011.
- ^ Edwards, John (December 31, 2010). "Tony Pulis follows pal Sir Alex Ferguson's lead by scrapping Preston loan deals for Stoke duo". Daily Mail. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1343019/Tony-Pulis-follows-pal-Sir-Alex-Fergusons-lead-scrapping-Preston-loans.html. Retrieved May 31, 2011.
- ^ Wallace, Sam (January 1, 2011). "Preston fear the Ferguson effect as Stoke recall pair". The Independent. http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/preston-fear-the-ferguson-effect-as-stoke-recall-pair-2173204.html. Retrieved May 31, 2011.
- ^ Willacy, Gavin (January 6, 2011). "Ferguson gets spiteful as Preston prepare for relegation". When Saturday Comes. http://www.wsc.co.uk/content/view/6165/38/. Retrieved May 31, 2011.
- ^ {{Cite news|http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/9031722.stm}]
- ^ MacDonald, Robbie (July 9, 2003). "Nadine's "Match of the Day"". Oldham Advertiser (M.E.N media). http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/465262_nadines_match_of_the_day. Retrieved January 6, 2010.
- ^ "The WAGs (property) boutique". Daily Mail (Your Place Abroad). April 15, 2007. http://www.yourplaceabroad.com/press/press-article.php?article=16. Retrieved January 6, 2010.[dead link]
- ^ "Fergie jr on assault charge". The Sun (News International). January 9, 2008. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article666756.ece. Retrieved January 6, 2010.
- ^ "Posh boss Ferguson arrested". Peterborough Today (Peterborough: Johnston Press Digital Publishing). December 1, 2007. http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/Posh-boss-Ferguson-arrested-and.3547004.jp. Retrieved January 6, 2010.
- ^ "Peterborough boss denies assault". BBC News (BBC). January 23, 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/7204509.stm. Retrieved January 6, 2010.
- ^ "Ferguson's son admits wife attack". BBC News (BBC). April 10, 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/7340149.stm. Retrieved January 6, 2010.
- ^ "Darren Ferguson - Coach data sheet". transfermarkt.co.uk. Transfer Markt. http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/darren-ferguson/aufeinenblick/trainer_4298.html. Retrieved 9 July 2011.
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Football League Championship managers Preston North End F.C. – managers Parker (1906–15) · Hayes (1919–23) · Lawrence (1923–25) · Richards (1925–27) · Gibson (1927–31) · Hayes (1931–32) · Muirhead (1936–37) · Scott (1949–53) · Symon (1953–54) · Hill (1954–56) · Britton (1956–61) · Milne (1961–68) · Seith (1968–70) · Ball (1970–73) · Charlton (1973–75) · Catterick (1975–77) · Stiles (1977–81) · Docherty (1981) · A. Kelly (1981) · Lee (1981–83) · A. Kelly (1983–85) · Booth (1985–86) · Kidd (1986) · McGrath (1986–90) · Chapman (1990–92) · Beck (1992–94) · Peters (1994–98) · Moyes (1998–2002) · O'Hanlon (2002) · C. Brown (2002–04) · Davies (2004–06) · Simpson (2006–07) · R. Kelly (2007) · Irvine (2007–09) · R. Kelly (2009–10) · Ferguson (2010) · Unsworth (2010–11) · P. Brown (2011–)
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