Duncan Ferguson began his tenure as Glentoran manager with a 1-1 draw away to Coleraine in the Irish Premiership on Saturday.
The former Everton striker, who had previous managerial spells at Forest Green Rovers and Inverness Caledonian Thistle, saw his side fall behind to a Joel Cooper goal before Jordan Stewart's late header secured a point.
Relief after nervy build-up
Ferguson admitted to nerves before the match, which followed a postponed debut against Ballymena United and a viral video of him searching for the WiFi password at the Oval. "It's a relief. At the end of the day you are under pressure," he said after the game.
Tactical approach and response
Glentoran defended deeply in the first half against the league's top scorers, but improved after the break and deserved the equaliser. Ferguson praised his players' determination and said he would have accepted a draw before kick-off.
Looking ahead
The Scottish manager will now prepare for his second game, away to Carrick Rangers, emphasising fire and determination over tactics.
