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Gary Megson was expected to be confirmed as Bolton’s new manager today after giving Leicester “no choice” but to let him go.

LEICESTER last night confirmed they have agreed to let manager Gary Megson open talks with Bolton regarding the latter’s vacant managerial position.

Wigan chairman David Whelan has confirmed that former manager Paul Jewell is free to take over at Bolton if he and the club wished.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is “very excited” by the form of Theo Walcott after the talented teenager helped turn the game against stubborn Bolton.

Bolton have asked Real Sociedad for permission to speak to Chris Coleman, it was reported on Friday.

Managerless Bolton could be without star striker Nicolas Anelka for tomorrow’s visit to Arsenal.

BIRMINGHAM manager Steve Bruce is the top target for Bolton to replace Sammy Lee.

Birmingham manager Steve Bruce has challenged the club’s prospective new owner Carson Yeung to swiftly resolve his future after seeing Bolton’s request to speak to him turned down.

Bolton have put Archie Knox in charge of first-team affairs following the departure of Sammy Lee by mutual consent yesterday.

Scotland Under-21 manager Archie Knox has joined Bolton’s backroom staff.

Former Scotland captain Paul Lambert has agreed to be the new manager of Livingston when his contract ends at Celtic at the end of the season.

Troubled Bank of Scotland Premier League side Livingston today appointed Richard Gough as their new manager.

Peter Reid was today confirmed as Coventry manager with a mandate to take the Sky Blues into “at least” the First Division play-offs next season.

Notts County boss Gary Mills has confessed to feeling a mixture of shock and dismay following the surprise axing of Coventry counterpart and former colleague Eric Black.

First Division Coventry have parted company with manager Eric Black.

NEWCASTLE have slapped a £25m price tag on England midfielder Kieron Dyer amid speculation that Chelsea and Manchester United are ready to test the water.

Alex Ferguson is facing a hectic week as he battles to push through the £11m (€15.9m) transfer of Ronaldinho and try to keep assistant Carlos Quieroz at Old Trafford.

Former Portugal and South Africa coach Carlos Queiroz has been appointed assistant manager at Manchester United.

Preston North End have given Everton permission to speak to manager David Moyes after the Merseyside club sacked their manager, Walter Smith, today.

Everton have confirmed they have sacked manager Walter Smith.

Everton have sacked manager Walter Smith to bring his four-year reign at Goodison Park to an end, according to newspaper reports.

Abel Xavier believes Galatasaray will be frightened of what they saw from Liverpool’s attacking armoury as they head for a critical Champions League showdown in Istanbul next week.

New Scotland manager Berti Vogts has revealed he wants a Scot as his assistant.