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Seamus Coleman questions Everton decision as he backs David Moyes, ‘I just don’t understand how’
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Duncan Ferguson’s start as Glentoran manager already takes unfortunate twist
Everton hero Duncan Ferguson.
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100%. Think he probably will do since Moyes has started him the last two rounds. Huge cause for concern if he doesn’t
Will be interesting to see what he does against Newcastle. I honestly just can’t see him starting one of the kids. I’d go Alcaraz I think, scored in last round and I’m not sure there’d be much of a drop-off, if any
Hear me out, if the Rashy deal doesnt go through, we should aim to target a 23 and under player with 50+ games ubder their belt, and I think if the Garnacho loan falls through, we should try and pick him up for a cheapish price, hes direct, can cut in and score and hes super technichle, i think thats what we need, and it would be healthy comp for George.
Duncan Ferguson’s first Glentoran game postponed
Glentoran, who sit third in the Irish Premiership, were due to host sixth-placed Ballymena United on Saturday.
However, after a pitch inspection, the decision was made to postpone the game due to a waterlogged pitch.
𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝘃𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 – 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 Following a pitch inspection today’s game against Ballymena United has been postponed. Details of the rearranged fixture will follow on due course. All tickets will remain valid. #COYGlens
— Glentoran FC (@Glentoran) October 24, 2026
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These are the challenges that may await Ferguson, as between five and 15 fixtures per season are called off in the NIFL due to winter weather and domestic cup progression.
The Everton legend will now have to wait until October 30th for his first Glentoran game, as his side face league leaders Coleraine away from home.
It could hardly be a trickier start for the 54-year-old, but he will no doubt go into the game with a backs-against-the-wall mentality and ask his players to come out swinging.
It will be an eagerly anticipated game, not just for Northern Irish football, but also for the wider football community.
Many Evertonians will be keeping tabs and hoping Ferguson gets off to a winning start in Coleraine – a town which lies 55 miles northwest of Belfast.
Everton told they could soon have their very own Declan Rice, ‘has everything’
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Following yesterday’s defeat to Arsenal, plenty of Everton fans have been fairly downbeat – but former midfielder Don Hutchison has issued some huge praise to one Toffees player.
Everton could not get back on track at the Emirates Stadium with Arsenal running out comfortable 2-0 victors. The goals came from Ezri Konsa and Gabriel, with Everton lacking clear-cut opportunities.
While Everton were always up against it to get a result given their previous trips to the Emirates, many were disappointed with the Toffees’ performance down in north London, with David Moyes coming in for more criticism.
But there were still a few positives, one being the performance of Harrison Armstrong – and Don Hutchison has made a rather exciting prediction about the 19-year-old.
How excited are you about Harrison Armstrong's development right now at Everton? Don Hutchison reckons he could eventually get to Declan Rice's level 👀
Wow imagine he reached anywhere near that level 🤩what a player Kroos was
Didn’t send him out on loan for this season though did he, and he’s started him every game so far. There’s far more things with Moyes to be critical than his handling of Armstrong imo
Don Hutchison compares Harrison Armstrong to Declan Rice
Without a doubt, one of the most positive aspects of Everton’s season so far has been the development of Harrison Armstrong into a regular first-team starter.
He got to dip his toe into the Premier League last season when he was brought back from his loan spell at Preston North End. But towards the end of the campaign he didn’t feature much as Moyes put faith in more experienced players as the team pushed for Europe.
But Armstrong – who was inexplicably almost sold by The Friedkin Group – has started all eight of Everton’s Premier League games so far, and against Arsenal he did well. It was a tough job for him in midfield given their quality, but he battled hard in tough conditions and did not disgrace himself at all.
Stat Armstrong for Everton in 26/27 Rice for Arsenal in 26/27
Minutes played 699 674
Distance covered per 90 11.9km 10.9km
Successful passes % 86.6% 91.5%
Big chances created per 90 0.26 0.40
Defensive contributions per 90 9.27 8.68
It perhaps might have been a good learning curve for him playing against Declan Rice – who, incidentally, is a player Don Hutchison believes Armstrong can become like.
He wrote on X today: “Harrison Armstrong, in my opinion, has everything. He could go to the very top. Calm on the ball ✔️ Covers the ground well ✔️ Nice balance ✔️ Very good passer ✔️
“I’m not saying he is better or (the) same, but watching him yesterday, he could get close to Declan Rice standards.”
It’s a comparison that is likely to make some headlines. Rice, of course, is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League. He cost Arsenal nearly £100 million three years ago and has arguably made his fee look small, he’s been that good.
Harrison Armstrong in my opinion has everything. He could go to the very top. Calm on the ball✔️Covers the ground well✔️nice balance✔️ Very good passer✔️ I’m not saying he is bette or same but watching him yesterday he could get close to Declan Rice standards.
— Don Hutchison (@donhutch4) October 25, 2026
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So for Armstrong to get that comparison from Hutchison is high praise indeed.
The teenager still obviously has so much to learn. But the signs have been really encouraging so far this season and plenty of Evertonians want to see him keep starting games and continuing his development. He has certainly brought a lot of energy, with Armstrong currently second for distance covered in the Premier League.
With Christian Norgaard back in the picture after recovering from injury there might be a temptation for Moyes to rotate him with the Dane. But hopefully he won’t be spending too much time on the bench.