Gary Megson sacked by Bolton after fans call for boss to be booted out

30 December 2009 16:02
All over: Gary Megson[LNB]Bolton manager Gary Megson has been sacked. [LNB]Tuesday night's 2-2 draw with Hull City left the Trotters third from bottom in the Premier League and the former West Brom and Nottingham Forest boss has been axed after supporters turned on him at the Reebok Stadium.[LNB]Sportsmail understands Paul Jewell was at the Reebok last night to watch the game and is among the frontrunners for the post. [LNB]Darren Ferguson, Alan Curbishley and Gareth Southgate are also candidates, although Bolton may consider an ambitious move for former Manchester City manager Mark Hughes.[LNB]A statement on the club's official website read: 'Gary Megson has been relieved of his duties as first-team manager of Bolton Wanderers Football Club with immediate effect.[LNB]'The decision has been taken in the light of the position the club finds itself in the Barclays Premier League at the halfway point of the season. [LNB] 

Source: Daily_Mail