How have big names fared in the Irish Premiership?

After Duncan Ferguson's appointment as Glentoran manager, how have some other big-name arrivals fared in the Irish Premiership? Duncan Ferguson joins the likes of David Healy and Nacho Novo as big-name arrivals in the Irish Premiership Duncan Ferguson's appointment as Glentoran manager is one of the biggest arrivals in the history of the Irish League. The Everton and Rangers legend has signed a multi-year at the Oval, and while he has been honest about his lack of local football knowledge, there is optimism at the club that he can guide them back into title contention. But Ferguson, 54, is not the first well-known name to come to the Irish Premiership in recent years, either on the pitch or in the dugout.

There's been mixed success, from trophy-laden spells to forgettable cameos over since the Premiership was rebranded in 2008. With Ferguson set to take charge against Ballymena United on Saturday in his first test as manager, how did the previous big names get on in the league over the past 18 years? Former Manchester United and Newcastle United winger Keith Gillespie spent just one season at Glentoran There was a lot of intrigue when Northern Ireland winger Keith Gillespie made a surprise move to Glentoran in 2009. At the age of 34 there was no doubt his best years were