Megson aims to get back in mix
10 Apr 2008 - 15:24:23
Under-fire Bolton Wanderers manager Gary Megson is refusing to accept that his side is certain to be relegated this season and has called on the club's fans to get behind the team in the remaining five games of the campaign.
Bolton face mid-table West Ham United at the Reebok Stadium this weekend desperately needing a victory as they look to claw themselves away from trouble.
Megson's side are four points away from safety and showed no signs of a revival in last Saturday's 4-0 drubbing at Aston Villa.
Megson admitted to the club's official website: "No-one is under any illusion the West Ham match is a must-win game for us.
"A good result will put us right back in the mix and we can get some momentum going. The players have been putting the work in, no-one is hiding and everyone is up for it.
"It's been a testing season and no-one's happy with the current situation. We're all in this together and we all want to get out of this - supporters, players, management - everyone at the club.
"I've consistently said that our supporters have their part to play, the crowd can have a big impact on a game. The players will be doing their best and giving it a good go and backing from the fans will be a big plus."