Bolton Appoint Megson as Manager
25th October, 2007
Bolton have announced today confirmed Gary Megson as their new manager, signing a two-and-a-half year deal with the club. Megson moves to the Reebok stadium after just six weeks in charge of Leicester, and will watch Bolton take on Braga on Thursday in the Uefa Cup before officially taking charge.
Bolton chairman Phil Gartside commented on Bolton’s website: "We have been able to interview a number of quality candidates and have taken into consideration all the factors which we consider applicable for the post and, after due consideration, decided to offer the post to Gary Megson.
We feel Gary is the right man to take Bolton Wanderers forward. I have paid particular attention to his career and he has demonstrated to me that he is prepared to roll his sleeves up and has the right temperament for a battle, which this season is undoubtedly going to be.
We have made decisive decisions over the past few weeks and this is one of them. It is not about me, Gary Megson or any other individual, it is all about Bolton Wanderers surviving in the Premier League.
We have to be fully-focussed on the task ahead to make sure we achieve immediate success. I have spoken to the staff and the players and we are all committed to get behind Gary and turn our fortunes around."
The acquisition of a new manager has already shortened the odds of Bolton being one of the relegated teams at the end of the season, at 7/4 with Bet 365 . Tonight’s game against Braga sees Bolton favourites at 4/5, also with Bet 365 .
