Search For A Manager
Phil Gartside released an official statement yesterday to explain the current situation with the club’s search for a new manager while the speculation continues to put Gary Megson as the main contender for Bolton’s new boss. Despite being refused talks with Megson by City’s Chairman, Milan Mandaric, negotiations between the two clubs are thought to be ongoing and Megson might be released for a fee thought to be in the region of £300,000.
Gartside’s statement began:
“The process to find the next manager is on-going. We have identified our key targets and we have had interest from other people in the game. We hope to be in a position to conclude the process as soon as possible, but we will take our time to make sure we make the right appointment to take us forward.
“The right candidate for the job is someone who has strong management skills as well as football experience.
“It is a complex job to find the ideal candidate to take the Club forward in the long-term. It is a process we are working tirelessly to resolve. The range of skills required for the right successor to take us forward makes the appointment a difficult task.”
The statement continued with a brief acknowledgement of Bolton’s predicament followed by two comments about the club’s ‘belief’ in the squad’s ability to be successful and save The Wanderers from relegation.
Phil’s statement also confirmed reports that Graeme Souness was approached by the club and had been interviewed but has turned down the offer of becoming Bolton’s next manager. PHEW!
