Nolan earns Megson praise
10 Dec 2007 - 08:24:31
Bolton Wanderers manager Gary Megson singled out the performance of Kevin Nolan after Sunday's 4-1 victory over Wigan Athletic.
The Trotters captain scored the second goal in the Reebok Stadium rout and Megson believes Nolan is beginning to recapture his best form.
The 25-year-old was axed from the starting line-up by former manager Sammy Lee.
"Since I have been here, Kevin has been an absolute credit," admitted Megson.
"He sets the standard on and off the pitch. He is a leader in every sense of the word.
"Everyone can see he is desperate to win. He wants his team-mates to win.
"It is not just his goals, it is his work-rate. He is always one of the top three workers in terms of effort.
"The more of those you can have at a football club, the better you will be."
Meanwhile, Megson has warned his players that their position in the league remains a precarious one.
Bolton's third victory of the season moved them up to 14th place in the table.
"You want players to play with freedom but we are where we are," he added.
"At one stage we were rock bottom. Now we are a few places higher but we are still not that far off being rock bottom.
"We have to keep trying to improve both our play and our results."