Q&A - Gary 'Meggy' Megson

Each week we put a top flight player or manager on the spot to find out a bit more about the nation's favourite faces. This week we speak to Gary Megson, manager of Bolton Wanderers.
I met Gary at the Premier Inn in Lancaster. He had just met the agent of Kaka to discuss the potential transfer of the Brazilian, but admitted a deal is unlikely as the Italians are looking to see Andy O'Brien go the other way. Megson quipped, "Obi is not for sale, at any price".
So time to put Megson on the spot to find out what exactly makes him tick! Good luck Meggy!


1. If you could bring anyone to Bolton, who would it be?

He doesn’t play anymore but I would love a young John Solako in my side. I was lucky enough to play against John and he was a menace!

2. Who do you look up to as your managerial idols?

Without a question, Rafa Benitez. His tactical decisions are always superb, and he deals with the media admirably.

Gary, Benitez is terrible at everything, you better not be taking the piss out of this Q&A...

3. What is your favourite part of your body?

My ears. I can hear everything. Brilliant ears I’ve got. Last week at Ewood Park I could hear Kevin Davis call Morten Gamst Pederson a nonce right over on the far touchline. I pulled him up on it. No room for that in my football clubs.

4. If you were England manager, who would you play up front?

Defoe and Nick.

Nick?

Nick Anelka, he was great for us at Wanderers.

Anelka is French Gary?

You could say that but I feel he would complement young Defoe perfectly.

You’re a idiot Gary.

5. What is your favourite food?

Quorn Sausages and Mash.

Are you vegetarian?

I don’t wish to discuss that.

6. You have failed a lot in your career Gary, notably with West Brom and Nottingham Forest. What was the worst moment of your football career so far?

When I joined Bolton the fans were horrible to me. Name calling, cake throwing, you name it they did it. I found it really hard. I remember one Sunday not long after I joined I was washing the Freelander and I broke down in tears. I went into the garage, sat on the sit down mower and sobbed for hours. I feel it has made me stronger however.

7. Who is your best friend in football?

Glenn Roeder.

He is a horrible bloke Meggy.

He is a good bloke, heart of gold. Looked after me after the West Brom Sacking.

8. Finally Gary, who do you think will win the league and who will get relegated.

I think Manchester United will win the league. They have strength. Going down I think are West Brom, Middlebrough and I would say the third place will be taken by either Hull or ourselves.

Yourselves Gary?

Yes, we are inconsistent, and will probably get dragged into it.

I can really understand why the Bolton fans don’t like you Gary. Your attitude stinks, and you are clearly a very odd man.

Thank you for taking the time to do this Q&A though. Plans for the rest of the day?

Glenn is picking me up and we are going to meet Chris Ronaldo’s representatives to see about a loan deal.

Bye Gary.