"I considered it carefully but I did not feel it was right. There are many operational things which have not been properly sorted out and also I have a great job at Ipswich, working with wonderful people.
Ferguson also added that the great rapport he has with both fans and staff alike at Town was a deciding factor in making him stay: “I have always been fully supported here. I have always been treated as a professional and with full respect.
"I enjoyed a great rapport with George Burley when he was here and now with Joe Royle. I'm fully consulted about all things to do with the pitches. I speak with many other groundsman and they tell me that doesn't happen everywhere.
"The other thing is, it may sound corny and I have found this quite amazing, is the way the supporters treat me. They come up to me in all sorts of places and praise the pitch and that is nice.
“My family all love it here and we have been treated very well and have been accepted into the area which is a lovely place to live and do your work.”