How have big names fared in the Irish Premiership?
Duncan Ferguson’s appointment as Glentoran manager is among the Irish Premiership’s highest-profile arrivals, raising hopes he can help the club challenge for the title. Past big names have had mixed fortunes since the league was rebranded in 2008, from enduring success to short, disappointing spells.
David Healy has been the standout success, winning six league titles, two Irish Cups and four League Cups as Linfield manager since 2015. Former Manchester United goalkeeper Roy Carroll also won two league titles with Linfield, while Keith Gillespie and Nacho Novo had brief Glentoran spells, each scoring four goals. Ferguson, 54, is due to take charge against Ballymena United in his first match.
- David Healy has delivered the most sustained success among the featured names.
- Roy Carroll won two league titles with Linfield.
- Gillespie and Novo had brief, modest spells at Glentoran.