Megson hails 'honest' Trotters

14 August 2009 13:18
Megson has enjoyed a successful foray into the transfer market with Zat Knight, Sam Ricketts, Sean Davis and Paul Robinson having arrived at the Reebok Stadium during the summer.[LNB]South Korea international midfielder Lee Chung-Yong, 21, has also completed a £2.2million move from FC Seoul ahead of Saturday's home clash with Sunderland.[LNB]The signings are not likely to have got Bolton fans too excited ahead of the new season but Megson could hardly be happier.[LNB]The Trotters boss said: "I can honestly say, hand on heart, that nobody will be as good as my players this season in terms of effort and honesty.[LNB]"That's the kind of players they are and we're determined to keep on making progress.[LNB]"There is real competition for places now with the players we've been brought in.[LNB]"I've been delighted with all of them. They're all really good lads and have fitted in exceptionally well.[LNB]"There is extra quality as well as extra competition."[LNB]Megson recruited Davis from Portsmouth on a free transfer and strengthened his defence by bringing in Robinson on a season-long loan from West Brom.[LNB]Ricketts and Knight arrived from Hull and Aston Villa respectively for undisclosed fees and all four players are in line to make their debuts against Steve Bruce's side.[LNB]Megson could be forgiven for casting an envious eye towards the Stadium of Light where Bruce has been handed the funds by Sunderland's billionaire owner Ellis Short to embark on a huge spending spree.[LNB]Darren Bent, Fraizer Campbell, Lorik Cana, Paulo Da Silva and Lee Cattermole have all joined the Black Cats this summer following Bruce's appointment.[LNB]Megson said: "Don't forget that Steve also did a terrific job at Wigan last season when he didn't spend a lot of money.[LNB]"He's now at a huge football club and has got the wherewithal to spend big money.[LNB]"Cattermole is a really good deal at £6million and that's why Steve has gone there.[LNB]"They are a big football club with big finances to spend, just like they did under Roy Keane, but with that comes pressure."[LNB][LNB] Bolton v Sunderland. Click here to bet.  

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