How have big names fared in the Irish Premiership?

Ferguson's appointment as Glentoran manager is examined alongside other high-profile arrivals to the Irish Premiership over the past 18 years, with mixed results.

Duncan Ferguson's arrival as Glentoran manager is one of the biggest in Irish League history. The article reviews how other well-known names have fared in the Irish Premiership since its 2008 rebranding, from trophy-laden spells to forgettable cameos. Ferguson, 54, takes charge against Ballymena United on Saturday in his first match. The piece examines players like Keith Gillespie, who joined Glentoran in 2009 but struggled to make an impact despite his Premier League pedigree, scoring just four goals in 45 appearances before departing.