Former Everton centre-forward Duncan Ferguson has recently criticised Everton in the media.

Duncan Ferguson has been in the news of late as he’s set to be confirmed as the new manager of Northern Irish side Glentoran.

Ferguson has also been appearing in the media recently and was a guest on the Overlap Daily podcast.

Duncan Ferguson can’t believe Everton let Dominic Calvert-Lewin leave

Back in 2025, Dominic Calvert-Lewin walked out the doors of Finch Farm as a free agent as Everton allowed his contract to run out.

There were reportedly discussions over a new deal, but ultimately, Calvert-Lewin departed for Leeds United.

The former Toffee has been a roaring success at Elland Road, as he scored 14 Premier League goals in his debut season. He’s already scored four league goals this term and is back in the England squad.

Ferguson has now come out and criticised the decision-makers at Everton for letting Calvert-Lewin go.

“We should never have let Dominic go. I said it, I’ve coached Dominic from a young man, I’ve put him in my team. He scored his first two goals ever in the same game for the game I managed against Chelsea.

“I put him up front. He’s a great player, he’s a great player. They should never ever have let him go, ever. But obviously I don’t know what’s happened behind the scenes.

“If he wanted £200,000-a-week, give him £200,000-a-week. If he wanted £100,000-a-week, give him it. So if they’re giving him £4.8m as a wage… a couple of years… I rate him.

“He’s 6ft 3, he’s quick, he’s got a lovely finish on him, he gets in there in that six-yard box. Tremendous leap… what a leap. He’s Unbelievable in the air.”

Thierno Barry came in as Calvert-Lewin’s replacement last year, and he’s blown hot and cold so far. Clearly, Calvert-Lewin is a more polished number nine.

However, perhaps he needed a fresh start to really reignite his career.