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When Duncan Ferguson talks about what it takes to wear an Everton shirt, people listen. And following the Toffees’ hard-fought 1–0 away victory over Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on Monday night, the club hero simply couldn’t hide his admiration for one particular player who helped run the engine room.
​That player was Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
​While David Moyes’ side had to dig deep to hold off a desperate Newcastle late on, Dewsbury-Hall’s composure, work rate, and control in midfield left Ferguson completely captivated. Operating alongside James Garner and Harrison Armstrong, the midfielder completed 43 of his 50 passes, created chances, and constantly drove Everton forward to relieve pressure whenever Newcastle pressed.
​Speaking after the match, Big Dunc was full of praise for the midfielder’s complete performance.
​”I’ll tell you what, I was standing there watching that lad, and he just blew me away,” Ferguson beamed. “Against a physical side at a place as hostile as St. James’ Park, you need players who aren’t afraid to roll their sleeves up, take responsibility, and demand the ball. Kiernan did all of that and more. He controlled the tempo and played with proper heart—that’s proper Everton football.”
​Dewsbury-Hall was instrumental throughout the 90 minutes as Everton secured all three points thanks to Thierno Barry’s 49th-minute winner. Whether driving through the central third or orchestrating set-piece deliveries, his composure gave Everton the platform they needed to see out a crucial away win.
​If Dewsbury-Hall keeps putting in controlled, high-level performances like this, he won’t just remain a key pillar in Moyes’ starting lineup—he’ll firmly cement himself as a fan favorite on Merseyside.
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