Bobby Ferguson (born 1 March 1945 in Ardrossan) is a Scottish former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Ferguson came through Kilmarnock's youth system in the early 1960s, and made 73 league appearances for the club in all. During his time with Kilmarnock he won seven caps for Scotland. Ferguson was transferred East London club West Ham United for a fee of £65,000 in 1967, which at the time was a world record fee for a goalkeeper. He made his Hammers debut against Sheffield Wednesday on 19 August 1967, the first game of the 1967–68 season.

Despite having to compete for the number one jersey with Peter Grotier and Mervyn Day, Ferguson still managed 276 appearances during his 13 years at West Ham. He spent time with Sheffield Wednesday on loan in 1973, making five appearances for them. The signing of Phil Parkes in February 1979 ultimately meant the end of his career at West Ham. He played his last game for the Upton Park club in a 2–1 defeat on 14 November 1979 against Chelsea, and left in 1980. He received a testimonial match in 1981, against Southampton, for which he earned £20,000. He also played reserve team football for West Ham as a winger.

In 1981, Ferguson emigrated to Australia and played with Adelaide City for one year and then coached the club the following year. He later coached with Vacation Soccer Schools and Burnside Rugby Club. He went on to run a snack bar in Adelaide, then a home maintenance business, before moving back to England following the death of his mother in October 2004.

[edit] References

• Hogg, Tony (2005). Who's Who of West Ham United. Profile Sports Media. p. 82. ISBN 1 903135 50 8. 
• Where are they now?, Bob's 70-71 Pages.
• Since 1888.

[edit] External links

• Bobby Ferguson profile at scottishfa.co.uk
• Newcastle Fans profile
• Bobby Ferguson at westhamstats.info

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