⚠️ FERGUSON HITS OUT: “He’s Behind Everything — Time For Him To Go”
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND — Tensions boiled over at Goodison Park this evening after a frustrating 0–2 home defeat to Chelsea, and club legend Duncan Ferguson didn’t mince his words in a scathing assessment of one high-earning Everton player. Pedro Neto’s second-half double sealed the points for Chelsea — the first goal coming when Vitaliy Mykolenko allowed the Portuguese winger a free run inside the box, and the second from a loose ball in the area late on. But for Ferguson, the blame wasn’t shared equally.
“He’s Behind Every Goal We Concede”
Speaking passionately after the full-time whistle, Ferguson singled out the £100,000-a-week performer for stinging criticism:
“It’s obvious to everyone — he’s not been himself for weeks now. He looks anxious, nervous, especially in the big moments. Every time we concede, he’s right there at the centre of it. He’s behind every single goal we’re letting in. Get rid of him. It’s as simple as that.”
Ferguson didn’t hold back on the player’s value either, believing his reputation and wage packet are far out of step with his current contributions:
“£100,000 a week? For what? He should be playing in the Championship, not pulling those numbers here. His confidence is shot — and until we admit that and move him on, we’ll keep seeing performances like this. He looks terrified when the pressure comes on. That’s not what Everton needs.”
Breakdowns, Not One Man Errors
The two Chelsea goals stemmed from defensive lapses rather than glaring individual mistakes: Neto was left unmarked for the opener after Vitaliy Mykolenko drifted off his man, and the second came when a free-kick was only half-cleared, leaving Neto to sweep home from 12 yards. Ferguson acknowledges the issues are collective — but insists the root problem lies with this one player’s influence and body language.
“I’m not saying it’s all his fault — but when your highest-paid man looks like he’d rather be anywhere else, that filters down. We need people who thrive on these nights. Right now, he’s drowning in them. He needs to go, and we need to make that call sooner rather than later.”
Strong words from Big Dunc. Change is coming — whether it’s the player or the approach. One thing’s clear: patience has run out at Goodison. 🔵
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