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Duncan Ferguson has revealed that he was not ready to move to Rangers when he agreed to leave Dundee United in 1993.
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ToggleFerguson has admitted that he joined Rangers too early in his career. The former Scotland international moved to Ibrox for £4 million in 1993, then a British record, but struggled to make an impact and was sold to Everton a year later.
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Ferguson arrived at Rangers with a big price tag and even bigger expectations but was unable to cope with the intense scrutiny that came with playing for the Glasgow giants. His spell was ill-fated, as he was banned for 12 games upon arrival after a headbutt against Raith Rovers, for which he would eventually serve prison time.
He told Stick To Football: "I wasn't ready for Rangers. I should have stayed at Dundee United for another 12 months – I was desperate to leave.
"I went down to Leeds and spoke to them. They wanted me. I spoke to Howard Wilkinson and he was a very nice man, a lovely guy and a great coach, but he put me to sleep! I wanted to play for Rangers.
"I went to Rangers and, to this day, I don't know my salary. I don't know what I signed for. I've never got a clue!"
Ferguson is currently out of work but is hoping to make a return to coaching. The former striker has been working towards his badges and is eager to get back into the dugout.