Overview

• Ferguson’s autobiography, 'Big Dunc: The Upfront Autobiography,' will be published on May 8, 2025, offering candid insights into his life and career.
• The former Everton and Newcastle striker served a prison sentence in HMP Barlinnie in the 1990s for headbutting Raith Rovers’ John McStay during a match.
• He holds the Premier League record for eight red cards and admits to fostering his 'hardman' reputation, though he now regrets some of his actions.
• Ferguson reflects on his struggles with alcohol during and after his playing career, crediting his sobriety of over 15 years for turning his life around.
• He expresses remorse over past behavior, including snubbing David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo, and frames his reflections as part of his shift toward football management.