Gary Megson has vowed to one day return to Sheffield Wednesday to complete the job he started following his sacking on Wednesday night.
Megson was ousted from the Hillsborough hot-seat by chairman Milan Mandaric after just over a year in charge, despite the Owls lying third in npower League One and having beaten their city rivals United in the Steel City derby on Sunday. The 52-year-old is expected to be replaced by former Cardiff manager Dave Jones on Friday.
In a statement issued through the League Managers Association, Megson said: "With just 13 games left this season and currently in third place in npower League One, it is very disappointing that I will not have the chance to guide this great club to promotion. At some point in the future, I would love to come back to Hillsborough to finish the job."
He added: "I am sure that many people are aware of the strong affection I hold for Sheffield Wednesday, not only from my playing days, but also the family connection with my father having served as club captain.
"One of the reasons why I took the job was to be able to work with the Sheffield Wednesday supporters. They have been terrific, a highlight of my career, and I would love to work with such great fans again.
"I would like to thank the staff at the training ground, they are fantastic people, and the players, who are honest, dedicated and full of enthusiasm. I cannot praise them highly enough. I wish the club all the very best for the rest of the season."
Despite receiving widespread criticism for sacking Megson, Mandaric remained defiant, insisting the decision was in the best interests of the club.
"It was very a hard decision but it was the best decision for our supporters," he said.
"It was not done for me or for anyone else, it was done for the best of the club."
Source: PA
