Duncan Ferguson attends cremation of Everton fan after sending video tribute
Club legend recorded a message for the supporter’s late father and later paid his respects in person, the fan said in a post on X
Duncan Ferguson, the Everton club legend, attended the cremation of a supporter’s father after recording a video tribute, the supporter said in a post on X.
Matt Reilly posted that Ferguson recorded a short tribute to his late father before the funeral and later arrived at the crematorium in person to pay his respects. Reilly posted a photograph of Ferguson, dressed in a dark suit and tie, standing with family members who were wearing Everton shirts. "So yesterday we laid our dad to rest, a massive Evertonian. Duncan Ferguson made a video tribute to my dad which we were all made up with… However as we arrived at the crematorium there was someone who stood out in the crowd… Big Dunc had come in person to pay his respects," Reilly wrote.
Ferguson, 53, is regarded as one of Everton’s most prominent figures after two spells as a player and periods working in coaching and as caretaker manager. He first joined the club on loan in October 1994 before his move was made permanent. Ferguson was sold to Newcastle United in 1998 for a reported £8 million but returned to Everton two years later, ultimately making 273 appearances and scoring 72 goals for the club.
Known affectionately as "Big Dunc" by supporters, he has retained a close bond with Everton fans through his playing career and subsequent coaching roles. The post by Reilly prompted praise on X from users who described Ferguson’s attendance as a "class act" and a sign of respect for the family’s bereavement.
Supporters’ responses highlighted the continuing affection for Ferguson among Everton fans. One user wrote, "They don't get much better than Big Dun, proper man of the people." Another commented, "What a hero. Man of the people. Big Dunc."
Ferguson has maintained a visible presence at Goodison Park and in the wider Everton community since retiring from playing, and his appearance at the cremation underlines the personal connections many former players keep with supporters. The gesture was shared publicly by Reilly on X and picked up by media outlets, drawing attention on social platforms to the interaction between a prominent former player and the club’s fanbase.