Gardner tends to Megson’s plight

GARY MEGSON can breathe again.

The Bolton manager had been casting nervous glances over his shoulder after being subjected to venomous fans’ abuse in his previous two games, but a much-needed win yesterday — inspired by the excellent Ricardo Gardner — has bought him crucial breathing space.

Gardner, 30, replaced the injured Mustapha Riga shortly before half-time and applied the finishing touch to a wicked low cross from Gretar Steinsson in the 77th minute.