Megson takes over at Bolton

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After leaving Leicester, just six weeks into his tenure at the Coca-Cola Championship club, to move to Lancashire, Megson will take charge of the struggling side for the first time on Sunday when they face Aston Villa at home.

Chairman Phil Gartside said: "We feel Gary is the right man to take Bolton forward. I have paid particular attention to his career and he has demonstrated to me he is prepared to roll his sleeves up. He has the right temperament for a battle, which this season is undoubtedly going to be."

Gartside insists the players will be committed to the new manager.

He said: "We have made decisive decisions over the past few weeks and this is one of them. It is not about me, Gary Megson or any other individual. It is all about Bolton surviving in the Premier League.

"We have to be fully-focussed on the task ahead to make sure we achieve immediate success. I have spoken to the staff and the players and we are all committed to getting behind Gary and turning our fortunes around."

Megson, 48, will watch his new players for the first time on Thursday night when Wanderers take on Braga in the UEFA Cup.