Source: Team_Talk
Megson never clicked with fans - Jussi
olton goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen has admitted Gary Megson failed as the club's manager because he was never able to win over the fans.[LNB] Megson's time at the Reebok Stadium came to an end last December after his side's 2-2 home draw with Hull - a game in which they had led 2-0 - proved the final straw for disgruntled supporters.[LNB]Jaaskelainen told the Bolton News: "The Hull game was the low point. We drew the game 2-2 after being 2-0 up.[LNB]"He made a couple of changes at 2-1 and we were still cruising, but suddenly everything turned.[LNB]"It wasn't very nice, but if that's what the fans want, that's what they will do. That's why they come and pay, and we have to respect them.[LNB]"But that was a key point for getting a new manager. Gary Megson was never suitable to the fans and that was why we got a new manager.[LNB]"The fans are happy now, and that's the key thing and gives the players the confidence to enjoy their football.[LNB]"Since the new manager came in, the players have had confidence and he gets the best out of them. He knows how to manage players."[LNB]Under new boss Owen Coyle, Wanderers finished the season in 14th place in the Premier League table - nine points clear of the drop zone.[LNB]They will hope to build upon that in 2010-11, and Jaaskelainen is certainly expecting more from himself amid a more positive atmosphere.[LNB]He said: "I personally expect a little bit better from myself next season.[LNB]"If I look at the whole picture, I'm a little disappointed. I started all right, but Christmas was tough.[LNB]"It's not easy going into a game when, I wouldn't say we were getting abused, but people are not happy with the manager.[LNB]"It does play on your mind. The fans put pressure on the players and, in the position we were in, it was difficult.[LNB]"When the new manager came, things changed and it was a very enjoyable second part of the season."
