Darren Ferguson

Football manager and former player

Darren Ferguson - Football manager and former player
Born

February 9th, 1972
53 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Scotland

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Played as a midfielder primarily for Manchester United and Wrexham. Managed several clubs, including Peterborough United, where two promotions in five years were achieved. Also had tenures at other clubs including Doncaster Rovers and his role in football development in clubs within the English Football League.

Played for Manchester United

Managed Peterborough United to two promotions

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