Gary Megson is welcome back at Stoke, says Tony Pulis...and Peter Reid could replace him at Bolton

31 December 2009 17:24
Stoke manager Tony Pulis has given former Bolton boss Gary Megson his full endorsement and offered him a job if he needs one.[LNB]Megson, who managed the Potters back in 1999, was axed on Wednesday by Bolton. And ironically, the Reebok Stadium club are believed to have current Stoke assistant manager Peter Reid on their wanted list as a replacement.[LNB] All change: Tony Pulis says he would offer axed Bolton boss Gary Megson at Stoke - but admits he may lose Peter Reid in the opposite direction[LNB]Pulis is aware of the speculation surrounding Reid, but at present is more concerned with giving Megson, a personal friend, and helping hand back into the game.[LNB]Megson worked unpaid for Pulis a few years ago while he was looking for work and the Stoke boss would be happy to make the same offer again.[LNB]Pulis, preparing his side for Saturday's FA Cup third-round home clash with York, took time out to praise Megson and offer his helping hand.[LNB]'I will try to get hold of Gary to ask him to get involved, when he is ready there is a place for him here,' he said. 'There's always a place for him.[LNB]'We have a soft spot for him, he was manager here and worked for me when heneeded to. He worked for three months without pay, and did everything I asked himto do. Gary was here every day and he was exceptional in everything he did.[LNB] Close links: Stoke assistant Reid (left) was once a Bolton player, while Megson (right) managed Stoke in 1999[LNB]'He will get back into the game. I've known him since he was 15, I played under his father, and he is one of those people you would want on your side.[LNB]'He may want to get some sun on his head now, but when he wants to put his boots on he can do that here.[LNB]'As for Peter (Reid) he is an ex-Bolton player, and if he was interested and they were interested, then fine. But I only want them to sit down with us and tell us like men.[LNB]'If Peter said he wanted to go to Bolton, I wouldn't stand in his way. He has worked well here, but if he said wanted to go then that would be okay.'[LNB]Whether Pulis loses his right-hand man Reid is open to debate but he added: 'If anything happens Peter will tell me. He wants to be a manager again, but he will be decent enough to sit down and tell me.[LNB]'It is not for me to ask people what they are going to do, if there is anything happening he will let me know.'[LNB] Megson laments the fact he was not allowed to finish the job at BoltonCoyle admits Bolton is a 'fantastic job' but insists he is committed to BurnleySacked Bolton manager Megson stands by his record at the Reebok StadiumBOLTON WANDERERS FC

Source: Daily_Mail