Duncan Ferguson rules himself out of becoming permanent Everton manager

Duncan Ferguson again insisted he is not the man to lead Everton long term despite overseeing another positive result with a 1-1 draw at Manchester United.The Scot, appointed caretaker manager after the sacking of Marco Silva earlier this month, guided the Toffees to victory over Chelsea last week and followed up with a strong showing at Old Trafford on Sunday.A Victor Lindelof own goal gave the visitors a first-half lead but the hosts claimed a deserved point in an enjoyable Premier League encounter with a 77th-minute equaliser from substitute Mason Greenwood.FULL-TIME Man Utd 1-1 Everton Greenwood's first #PL goal at home cancels out Lindelof's first-half own goal#MUNEVE pic.twitter.com/4KUJWM84EV Premier League (@premierleague) December 15, 2019Former Everton striker Ferguson said: I think its buying them a bit of time until they can get the right man in. Thats what a couple of results does, so we can make that process more diligent.We need the best manager in the world to manage Everton Football Club and Ive not got the right experience. Im all for us bringing in a top manager and if I can be part of it, brilliant.There was no doubting Fergusons passion and drive from the touchline as he shouted and gesticulated towards his players throughout.He even stood in shirt sleeves despite the cold and wet weather, although he claimed he was not aware of how bad the conditions were.Everton have won four points in two games under Ferguson (Martin Rickett/PA)Asked if his shirt had dried out, he said: Yes its dry! Someone told me I took my jacket off but I cant remember!Ferguson was pleased with Evertons fighting display.He said: I thought it was a fantastic performance. It was unfortunate we couldnt hang on for three points but wed have been made up with one before the game.One curious aspect of the game saw Everton substitute Moise Kean taken off after just 18 minutes on the field, to the strikers obvious displease. Ferguson insisted the change was only about time-wasting.Moise Kean, left, a substitute himself was replaced by Oumar Niasse (Martin Rickett/PA)Ferguson said: I was just doing it for fresh legs. Unfortunately he was the one I decided to bring off.I see why hes upset, but its about the team.United were unhappy with Evertons goal, believing there to have been a foul on goalkeeper David De Gea but neither referee nor VAR gave anything.Ferguson said: Someone said he put his arm across the goalkeeper but theyve got VAR havent they? So obviously its a good goal or VAR would have picked up on it.Today's #MUFC skipper, @HarryMaguire93, reflects on a frustrating afternoon pic.twitter.com/WWGyqMp5K9 Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 15, 2019United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer saw it differently.The Norwegian said: It was a clear foul but theres no point me complaining. It (VAR) will be better next year. Theyll have to look at it.After victories over Tottenham and Manchester City the result was a setback for United.Victor Lindelof, left, scored an own goal to give Everton the lead at Old Trafford (Martin Rickett/PA)Solskjaer said: You always want wins and the momentum to carry on. Weve had three wins since the Aston Villa draw and taken a few steps forwards.Today is not a big step backwards, its more of a stand still, not improving.Solskjaer refused to be drawn on reports linking United with Salzburg striker Erling Braut Haaland with January move to United, but hinted the player has made a decision.He said: I dont comment on them speculations so thats it. He (Haaland) knows what he wants to do and he knows what hes going to do. So I dont have to give any advice to any other teams players.(function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){
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