Megson baffled by criticism from fans

22 May 2009 13:52
Bolton manager Gary Megson is baffled at the long-standing criticism directed at him by a section of the club's support. Megson finds the situation "strange" as for the second successive season under his stewardship the club's top flight status is secured. Despite his best efforts to appease the doubters, there remains a lingering suspicion by some fans of his managerial qualities and they have been quick to make their voices heard on matchday. Megson said: "I find it really strange and I do not like it. Things happened before I even walked through the door. It was three days before I started work and it has gone on right the way through. "There will have been six clubs relegated in that time and Bolton have not been one of them. Under me this club got a lot further than ever before in Europe (quarter-finals of the UEFA CUP). "We went to Bayern Munich with the reserves and got a draw there. We also beat Atletico Madrid with the reserves. We stayed up and made a profit. We are here again and looking to go forward. There must be a lot of other clubs having huge problems if I am getting stick."

Source: Eurosport