Fans want Hughes to spark up Trotters

IF SUPPORTER opinion is to play a part, Bolton will approach Mark Hughes to replace the sacked Gary Megson – but as he weighs up a decision that will shape the Trotters’ future, owner Eddie Davies knows he must get it right.

After 26 torrid months, Davies and chairman Phil Gartside ditched Megson yesterday morning, a short statement on the club website confirming the manager had been “relieved of his duties” in the wake of his side throwing away a two-goal lead against Hull on Tuesday night and having to settle for a draw at the Reebok Stadium that keeps Bolton in the relegation zone.

Almost immediately the cry went up from the Bolton faithful for the club to go and get former player Owen Coyle from nearby Burnley, followed almost immediately by hints from Turf Moor that the Scot is not interested.