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Flown From the Nest - Gary Megson Megson's five games were not particularly easy fixtures: home versus Notts Forest (lost 1-0), away to Tottenham (lost 1-0), home to Liverpool (lost 2-1), away to Leeds (lost 2-1) which saw the Canaries relegated and finally a meaningless 1-1 draw at home to Aston Villa. Gary was viewed by many as the favourite for the Fratton park job but he ruled himself out of the race for this job, citing personal reasons for his withdrawal. It appeared that Gary was keen to move on from his Division One play-off positioned side as he spoke out against his chairman's plan to control the scouting and recruitment of players at the Hawthorns. www.ex-canaries.co.uk /players/megson.htm   (1840 words)

Gary Megson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gary Megson (born 2 May 1959 in Manchester) is a former English footballer and manager. Megson struggled to establish himself in the Everton lineup, and after two unremarkable years at Goodison, he moved to his father's old stomping grounds, Sheffield Wednesday, for a fee of £130,000. Megson was then appointed manager of struggling Nottingham Forest on 10 January 2005, succeeding Joe Kinnear, but was unable to save them from slipping into the third tier of English football for the first time. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gary_Megson   (1098 words)

sport.iafrica.com | today's news West Brom part company with Megson   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27) West Brom manager Gary Megson was relieved of his duties with immediate effect on Tuesday after saying earlier in the day he would leave the struggling Premiership club at the end of the season when his contract expired. Megson's comments, made to newsapers and in a letter to the club, were treated by Baggies officials as a resignation statement. Megson was publicly critical of the lack of effort shown by his players in training during the build-up to Saturday's 3-0 defeat at Crystal Palace. sport.iafrica.com /news/385662.htm   (537 words)

wba-fc.com -latest news Megson had allegedly left the Hawthorns just minutes after the start of a board meeting, leading to talk of a shock Baggies exit for the 42-year-old, despite ending the 16-year wait for a return to the top flight. Gary Megson has outlined his aim to sign players with a "desire to succeed" over the summer as he prepares Albion for life in the Premiership. Megson admits he will be keeping one eye on the Hillsborough game, but wants his players to remain focused on their job in hand. www.wba-fc.com /q/2.htm   (3370 words)

February 2002 news Gary Megson was understandably happy after he had become the first manager in 20 years to take West Brom to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. West Brom boss Gary Megson admits he is living on the edge of his seat as his side continue to secure narrow victories in their pursuit of an automatic promotion spot. Gary Megson's impressive Baggies moved up to third in the Nationwide Division One table as Burnley's recent dip in form continued and the Clarets were unable to climb back into the play-off places after dropping out of the top-six for the first time this season earlier in the day. www.wba-fc.com /q/feb.htm   (2519 words)

Megson appointed manager of Bolton - CNN.com Megson takes over the Bolton hot seat with the team in a precarious position. Megson is a replacement for Sammy Lee who departed the Reebok last week after a poor start to the season which has left them in bottom place in England's top division. Megson will watch his players for the first time this evening when Bolton entertain SC Braga in the UEFA Cup and take control of first team affairs for Sunday's league match against Aston Villa. www.cnn.com /2007/SPORT/football/10/25/bolton.megson/index.html   (384 words)

Gary Megson asks Bolton fans to join his cause - Telegraph Gary Megson today asked for Bolton's fans to get behind both him and the team after admitting that he is not their "number one choice" to replace Sammy Lee as manager of the Premier League strugglers. There was a mutinous mood among supporters at the Reebok Stadium during last night's Uefa Cup draw with Braga with fans venting their displeasure against both Megson and chairman Phil Gartside over the appointment to such a degree that the traditional pre-match introduction of a new manager was postponed. Megson was a surprise choice for the role after having only joined Leicester City six weeks ago but maintained that the timing of the move was out of his control and he had no regrets about leaving the Walkers Stadium. www.telegraph.co.uk /sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2007/10/26/ufnmegson126.xml   (647 words)

Be positive, Gary Megson tells Bolton fans - Telegraph Gary Megson has called for an end to the negativity surrounding his appointment as Bolton Wanderers manager after discovering a maelstrom of discontent at the Reebok Stadium in the wake of his arrival as Sammy Lee's successor. Megson, who joined Bolton after just six weeks in charge of Leicester City, said: "Football people maybe aren't surprised about my appointment, but others seem to be. Lee, Megson's predecessor, failed to win over a dressing-room reluctant to dispense with the successful methods of the previous manager, Sam Allardyce, and it ultimately cost him his job after just 14 games in charge. www.telegraph.co.uk /sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2007/10/27/sfnbol127.xml   (443 words)

Gary Megson vows to win over fans | Bolton - Times Online Gary Megson, the new Bolton Wanderers manager, has admitted that he is not the fans' "number one choice" but has called for renewed backing from the club's supporters to help in the battle against relegation. Megson was a surprise candidate to take over from Sammy Lee having been in charge of Coca-Cola Championship side Leicester City for only a matter of weeks, but he insists he will get the results that will win over the fans. Megson was in the crowd to witness Bolton's 1-1 Uefa Cup draw with Braga and believes despite the side's position at the bottom of the Barclays Premier League table there is reason for optimism. www.timesonline.co.uk /tol/sport/football/premier_league/bolton/article2746425.ece   (974 words)

The Bolton News: Wanderers: Wanderers Latest GARY Megson paid homage last night to the legacy Sam Allardyce left at the Reebok and vowed to do all in his power to emulate his illustrious predecessor. GARY Megson was left in no doubt on Thursday night of the size of the task he has taken on as new manager of Bolton Wanderers. GARY Megson was denied a winning start to his Reebok reign by a late equaliser that cost Wanderers two valuable home points in their UEFA Cup group opener. www.theboltonnews.co.uk /wanderers   (589 words)

BBC SPORT | Football | My Club | Bolton Wanderers | Megson appointed Bolton manager Megson succeeds Sammy Lee and inherits a side bottom of the table with just five points from their first 10 games. Megson moved on to West Bromwich Albion in 2000 and kept them in the First Division. Megson's quick departure leaves Leicester looking for their fifth manager in the space of just six months. news.bbc.co.uk /sport2/hi/football/teams/b/bolton_wanderers/7061876.stm   (428 words)

BBC - Leicester - Sport - Megson leaves LCFC Leicester City are looking for a new manager, again, after Gary Megson left the club to speak to Bolton Wanderers. Leicester City Chairman Milan Mandaric, who turned down two bids from the Premier League club, has reluctantly allowed Gary Megson to speak to Bolton Wanderers about their vacant manager's job. Gary's heart was not in this football club anymore. www.bbc.co.uk /leicester/content/articles/2007/10/24/gary_megsons_future_feature.shtml   (668 words)

Gary Megson Gary Megson was appointed manager of Nottingham Forest on Monday 10 Jan 2005, after rumours had linked him - along with several others - with the job since the previous Friday. Megson had been part of the Norwich team that had had a successful run in Europe during the 1993-94 season, culminating in their famous victory over Bayern Munich. Gary Megson resigned after last night's 3-0 defeat at Oldham. u-reds.com /NFFC/People/Management/garymegson.asp   (497 words)

4thegame.com Teams: Squad Page: Gary Megson West Brom decided to sack manager Gary Megson with immediate effect after he announced that he would not be signing a new contract with the club in October 2004. Megson's current deal would have run out at the end of the current campaign and he earlier told the Express and Star: "I think it's important that we all know where we stand. Megson was appointed as manager of West Bromich Albion in March 2000, replacing Denis Smith at The Hawthorns. www.4thegame.com /wanadoo/managerprofile?personid=2914   (622 words)

Out of the frying pan and into the Forest fire | News | Guardian Unlimited Football Gary Megson has been back in work only three weeks but long enough, one suspects, to appreciate why Arsène Wenger once declared that "only a masochist" goes into management. Megson's demands for lung-splitting endeavour may not always endear him to his players but nobody can dispute his record for rehabilitating and re-motivating stagnant teams. Megson, articulate and impressive, says the feat of escapology that is needed represents the "biggest challenge of my career", especially now Forest have sold their most prized assets, Andy Reid and Michael Dawson, to Tottenham Hotspur. football.guardian.co.uk /News_Story/0,1563,1406408,00.html?gusrc=rss   (1187 words)

ESPN.com Soccernet England: News - Megson wins Baggies power struggle Gary Megson last night dramatically won his power battle with West Bromwich Albion chairman Paul Thompson after a day of high drama at the Hawthorns. Gary has stated that the scouting system was his dad and a couple of Gary's mates and the lack of a proper scouting system has held the club back for years.' Megson decided enough was enough and, playing on his popularity with the club's supporters, he demanded a meeting with the board. www.soccernet.com /england/news/2002/0501/20020501wbamegson.html   (665 words)

The Megson Dynasty Son Gary was making a name for himself at Home Park, Plymouth, but younger brother Neil went with the Megson family to the States, and basically never returned home (unlike the rest of the family, who went back to the UK after two years). Megson- coached Sounders teams made the playoffs every year, and reached at least the second round of the playoffs every season. Receiving a pass near the halfway line, Megson moved ten yards down the touchline, switched inside suddenly and with Ashton defenders waiting for him to pass, Megson put in a shot from 25 yards, which dipped in the downfield wind, and the ball was in the net. www.mossleyweb.com /MegsonDynasty.htm   (966 words)

OfficialPlayerSites.com: It's official!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27) Gary Megson was appointed as manager of West Bromich Albion in March 2000, replacing Denis Smith at The Hawthorns. The failure to reach to reach the final was a disappointment but Megson was able to take heart from the fact that Albion were beaten by the eventual play-off champions. Never one to hold back, Megson publically admitted to having disagreements with the club's chairman Paul Thompson and even stated that he could leave the club if certain differences were not resolved. www.officialplayersites.com /managers/manager.php?id=21   (564 words)

uefa.com The announcement comes after Megson said earlier on Tuesday he would be leaving the English Premiership club at the end of the season. A statement released later on Tuesday by the club read: "Gary Megson today informed the board of West Bromwich Albion by letter that he wishes to leave the club at the end of his current contract on 30 June 2005. Megson took over at West Brom in March 2000 and led the club to promotion from the first division in 2001/02, although they were relegated the following season. www.uefa.com /news/newsId=249665,printer.htmx   (258 words)

Gary Megson Gary Megson was appointed manager of Nottingham Forest on Monday 10 Jan 2005, after rumours had linked him - along with several others - with the job since the previous Friday. Megson had been part of the Norwich team that had had a successful run in Europe during the 1993-94 season, culminating in their famous victory over Bayern Munich. Gary Megson resigned after last night's 3-0 defeat at Oldham. www.u-reds.com /NFFC/People/Management/garymegson.asp   (497 words)

Megson parts ways with Forest | News | Guardian Unlimited Football Megson: finally relieved his grip on the Forest managerial reins. Last season they became the first former European champions to be demoted to the third tier of their national league, having dropped to that level for the first time in 54 years. Megson replaced Joe Kinnear at the City Ground in January 2005, having been out of football since the previous October after a spell in charge of West Bromwich Albion. football.guardian.co.uk /News_Story/0,,1711388,00.html   (276 words)

RTÉ.ie Sport - Megson sacked by West Brom Megson had sent a letter to the Albion board informing them he would not be signing an extension to his current contract which expires this summer. Albion's board decided to accept Megson's letter as his resignation and have installed his assistant Frank Burrows in caretaker-charge for Saturday's visit of Chelsea. An Albion statement read: "Gary Megson today informed the board of West Bromwich Albion by letter that he wishes to leave the club at the end of his current contract in approximately eight months' time on 30th June 2005. www.rte.ie /sport/2004/1026/westbrom.html   (166 words)

The Sun Online - Football: Megson's £500k pay-off “Gary needs to be given the respect he deserves and the chairman needs to put up or shut up. Megson is on borrowed time at Albion and could be given the bullet if they fail to beat Fulham this weekend. Crucially, Megson was in contact with the League Managers’ Association last night as speculation mounted he is about to become the third Premiership boss to be sacked this season. www.thesun.co.uk /article/0,,2002390000-2004422801,00.html   (458 words)

Megson sacked - Talk Wrestling Online The announcement comes after Megson said earlier on Tuesday he would be leaving at the end of the season. Megson has had a roller-coaster reign at West Brom, guiding the club to promotion twice but appearing to be constantly on the verge of leaving. A statement released later on Tuesday by the club read: "Gary Megson today informed the Board of West Bromwich Albion by letter that he wishes to leave the club at the end of his current contract in approximately eight months' time on 30th June 2005. www.talkwrestlingonline.com /forum/showthread.php?t=15797   (918 words)

NewsFromRussia.Com Gary Megson is disappointed being dismissed so fast According to the BBC Sports, Megson, who was dismissed on Tuesday after telling chairman Jeremy Peace he would leave the club in June 2005, said he was still being paid by Albion. Megson said he did not want to exit the Hawthorns immediately, despite informing the chairman of his intention to move on. Megson said his decision to leave - next summer, as he had intended - was made for the good of the club as his notorious boardroom wrangles detracted from events on the pitch. newsfromrussia.com /world/2004/10/28/56836.html   (1595 words)

RTÉ.ie Sport - Megson and Forest part company Gary Megson succeeded Joe Kinnear as Nottingham Forest manager in January 2005 Nottingham Forest today confirmed manager Gary Megson has left the club by mutual consent. Megson leaves the City Ground on the back of a 3-0 defeat to Oldham last night, with the club sitting in 13th place and just four points above the drop zone. www.rte.ie /sport/2006/0216/forest.html?rss   (109 words)

TheFA.com - Gaffer Tapes: Gary Megson As West Brom manager Gary Megson prepares for his side's most-eagerly anticipated match of the season, at home to Manchester United on Saturday, he takes part in TheFA.com's unique managerial survey, The Gaffer Tapes. Megson went on to manage Stoke City but his greatest success has come at West Brom where he was appointed boss in 2000. Megson and Albion defied the odds to win automatic promotion to the Premiership last season and despite being pre-season favourites for relegation, they are making a great battle to beat the drop with Jason Roberts, Darren Moore and goalkeeper Russell Hoult catching the eye this season. www.thefa.com /Features/EnglishDomestic/Postings/2003/01/36585.htm   (764 words)

TCM Breaking News - 2002/07/25: Megson signs new West Brom deal West Brom's Managing Director of Football Brendon Batson hailed Gary Megson's decision to sign a new three year contract as a "massive boost" which will give the club stability as it gears up for life in the Premiership after a 16-year absence. There were fears that Megson - currently in Devon on the club's pre-season tour - would decide to quit the Baggies after guiding them to promotion as a result of his much publicised disagreements with the then chairman Paul Thompson. Meanwhile, Megson is backing the club's new performance-related bonus scheme which will see players rewarded for doing well without putting the club into financial jeopardy. archives.tcm.ie /breakingnews/2002/07/25/story61303.asp   (627 words)

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