In a stunning revelation, football legend Alan Shearer has named Duncan Ferguson as the Premier League’s hardest man, beating out the likes of Roy Keane! The former Newcastle United striker, who played with and against both Ferguson and Keane, had no hesitation in choosing the Scottish striker as the toughest player he’s come across.
“BIG DUNC” – THE UNYIELDING FORCE
Shearer, who played alongside Ferguson at Newcastle United, described the Scot as having an aura that commanded respect from opponents and teammates alike. “He’s as hard as they come, both on and off the pitch,” Shearer told SPORTbible. “You wouldn’t want to push him to ask him again – you’d just say, ‘OK, no problem, Dunc’.” Ferguson’s reputation as a hardman is well-documented, but the player himself has always maintained that he’s “not a hard man.”
SHEARER’S RESPECT FOR FERGUSON
Despite Ferguson’s claims of being a nice guy, Shearer’s experience playing with him tells a different story. “To have him on your side, it’s a lot better having him on it than off it,” Shearer said. “You definitely wouldn’t want to go in a fight with ‘Big Dunc’, that’s for sure.”
FERGUSON’S PRAISE FOR SHEARER
In a surprising twist, Ferguson himself has heaped praise on Shearer, naming him alongside Wayne Rooney as one of the best players he’s ever played with. “Alan Shearer was top, top, top,” Ferguson said. “He was a fantastic player, technically very good, and could take the paint off the ball.”
A LEGEND’S VERDICT
Shearer’s choice of Ferguson as the hardest man in football is a testament to the Scot’s reputation as a formidable opponent. With his unyielding style and physical presence, Ferguson was a player who commanded respect from his peers.
FERGUSON’S CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Ferguson’s career was marked by his impressive goal-scoring record and his tenacious style of play. He played for several top clubs, including Everton and Newcastle United, and was a key player in the Premier League’s early years.
SHEARER’S CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Shearer, on the other hand, is one of the Premier League’s all-time leading scorers. He played for Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United, and his impressive goal-scoring record earned him a place in the English Football Hall of Fame.
THE IMPACT OF FERGUSON’S STYLE
Ferguson’s style of play had a significant impact on the game. He was a player who wore opponents down with his relentless pressure and physical presence of mind. He was a player who could change the game with his physicality and skill.
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