What do you do when the scariest man in football becomes your coach? Just do whatever he says!

Former Rangers and Everton striker Duncan Ferguson has taken charge of Scottish Championship team Inverness Caledonian Thistle to try and save them from sinking into the third tier. The news itself isn't very high-profile, but Ferguson is one of those old-school characters in football you just can't ignore.

Throughout his playing career, he was known as an aggressive guy, often leading to disciplinary issues. He received multiple red cards for violent conduct, which fueled his reputation as a physical and sometimes hot-headed player. He had numerous on-field altercations with fellow players throughout his career, fuelling his reputation as a bit of a head case. Today, well, he's in charge of coaching a new generation of footballers. Lord, help us!

The 51-year-old may have mellowed a bit, but his return to Scottish football after nearly three decades will bring some fond memories for the "fitba" (Scottish slang word for football) fans.

"Fitba's fitba, isn't it? It doesn't matter where it is, it can be in England, it can be in Scotland. Obviously, it's nice to come back up to Scotland, my home, but that's not the reason why I took the job. The reason I took the job is because I think this club can move in the right direction."

Ferguson has signed a three-year contract with the club, currently bottom of the Scottish Championship with just a point won their first six league games. They definitely needed a change - but whether Ferguson's ability will be of any help is a big question. The job at Inverness is Ferguson's second in management, following a brief spell at Forest Green Rovers last season. However, during his tenure, the English team won only one of the 18 games they played and were relegated from the EFL League One.

One of the toughest, biggest, strongest, angriest and the scariest man-mountain of a man, when Big Dunc tells you to jump - you jump! One of the most intriguing aspects of seeing a former player take up management is how he compares as a player and as a head coach. In other words, would it translate to the team he manages if he was a menace on the pitch? Speaking of menaces, let's get over a few - just to paint the picture of Duncan's character.

One of the most significant controversies in Ferguson's career came in 1995 when he was playing for Rangers in Scotland. He was convicted of assault after headbutting Raith Rovers' John McStay during a match. Ferguson was sentenced to three months in prison, making him the first British footballer to be jailed for an on-field incident. A year earlier, he allegedly bit the eyebrow of an opponent, Mark Wright of Hibernian, during a match. This bizarre incident added to his reputation as a volatile player - and that's putting it mildly.

In his defence, he uttered one of the most chilling quotes of his career, or the funniest, depending on where you stand.

"Hand on heart, I never started anything, never once. That's the truth. I finished a few."

Big Dunc, probably the finest lad in the entire EPL, leaves his Goodison home in pursuit of managerial glory

In the 1990s, he was so naughty that he even got fined $200 for headbutting a police officer! But wait, there's more! A year later, he had to pay $400 for some creative violent behaviour involving a man with a crutch. Then, in 1994, he had a big issue with a fisherman he encountered in a bar, so he ended up in court for knocking him out in a bar. Fast forward to 2001, and two burglars thought they could sneak into his house. One got away quickly, but the other spent three days in the hospital after encountering Ferguson. In 2003, another burglar broke into his house and attempted to attack him. The nutcase footballer defended himself by delivering a fist punch to the intruder's face. The burglar was hospitalized for two days, but the police dismissed the case, considering it an act of self-defence.

After his playing career, which had taken him to Newcastle United for a season, before he returned to his beloved Everton, he took up coaching and never stopped being the guy you don't want to provoke. Ferguson was briefly involved in a controversy in 2003 while serving as an Everton first-team coach. During a match against Wolverhampton Wanderers, he was allegedly pushing a supporter who had entered the field. The big Scot claimed he was protecting his team's players, but the incident still raised questions about his conduct.

Despite his controversial history as a player, Ferguson has also had moments of heroism on the pitch, particularly during his time at Everton. He remains a popular figure among Everton fans due to his dedication and passion for the club, both as a player and later as a coach. He initially signed for Everton in 1994 from Rangers. He played for the club from 1994 until 1998, making a significant impact and becoming a fan favourite. After leaving Merseyside to join Newcastle in 1998, Ferguson returned to Everton in 2000. His second spell with the club lasted until his retirement as a player in 2006.

It's too early to tell whether Inverness would stay in the league, but that dressing room will be a very different place from now on. We'll keep an eye on Big Dunc!