Megson laments the fact he was not allowed to finish the job at Bolton

31 December 2009 15:27
Gary Megson has admitted his disappointment at not being able to see out his contract at Bolton.[LNB]He was sacked yesterday following the 2-2 draw against Hull, a result that leaves the club in the relegation zone.[LNB]In a statement released through the League Managers' Association, Megson said: 'Naturally I am saddened to receive the news from the club and disappointed not to have been given the opportunity to at least see out my contract.[LNB] Setting the benchmark: Ex-Bolton manager Gary Megson is sorry he couldn't finish the job[LNB]'It is a great honour to manage at Premier League level and I am also proud to have managed a club with great history and tradition.[LNB]'I would to thank the players and all the staff for their efforts during my time in charge and I wish the club every success in the future.'[LNB]Ironically Megson departed with the club stretching their unbeaten run to four games.[LNB]Writing on the wall: Bolton fans simply never accepted Gary Megson[LNB]However he failed to win over a section of the support and chairman Phil Gartside decided to call time on his 24-month reign.[LNB]LMA chief executive Richard Bevan believes Megson did a good job at the Reebok Stadium.[LNB]He said: 'Gary is vastly experienced in the game with Bolton being his eighth club and he was becoming an established Premier League manager.[LNB]'After taking charge of a side that was at the foot of the Barclays Premier League he certainly achieved success by leading the club to a 13th place finish last season.[LNB]'With the club currently on a four game unbeaten run and only five points short of 10th placed Sunderland with two games in hand, there was every opportunity for Bolton to make a sudden surge up the table.'[LNB]Assistant manager Chris Evans and head coach Steve Wigley have been put in temporary charge and will oversee the side for the first time on Saturday when they face Lincoln in the FA Cup[LNB] Coyle admits Bolton is a 'fantastic job' but insists he is committed to BurnleySacked Bolton manager Megson stands by his record at the Reebok StadiumJewell, Ferguson or Hughes? Names in the hat to be the new Bolton bossSam Allardyce bemoans shrinking English talent pool and warns of bleak future for national teamBOLTON WANDERERS FC NEWS FROM AROUND THE WEB.[LNB] [LNB][LNB]  

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