The former Everton centre-forward was scheduled to take charge of his first game on Saturday, the 24th of October.

However, the clash against Ballymena United was called off.

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.

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.