Fan Power Ended Megson's Bolton Tenure

The power of the fans in football cannot be underestimated, just ask Gary Megson.

The Bolton faithful never really took to the former West Brom chief and, following protest after protest, the Trotters finally axed Megson on December 30th.

Ex-Burnley boss Owen Coyle has since been appointed at The Reebok and the fans can now start channelling their energy into supporting their beloved Wanderers.

The Reebok had become a sorry place in recent months with fans desperately trying to oust the manager they once called the 'Ginger Mourinho' during his first season at the helm, when he helped the club avoid the dreaded drop.

However, things have been on the slide ever since and the vintage Sam Allardyce years have been long forgotten as the club again prepare to fend off relegation.

Bolton are currently in 18th place in the top flight and the progress that was envisaged by chairman Phil Gartside under Megson simply did not materialise. Currently, Bolton's Premier League relegation odds make grim reading for fans of the Trotters.

Results were not forthcoming and the supporters grew increasingly disillusioned with Megson's long-ball tactics and apparent unwillingness to change his ways.

All those factors contributed to the demise of Megson and now it is down to former Bolton favourite Coyle to turn the club around.

The style of play is sure to change under the new boss, but whether he can improve the club's fortunes remains to be seen.

However, if he can get the fans onside with a fluent, passing style of play he might just get the time he needs to put the club back on track.

In other sports news, the odds for this year's Aintree Grand National are already starting to hot up and could be worth keeping an eye on.