Bolton have now failed in three attempts to get a new manager at the Reebok after it was reported today that Leicster City Chairman Milan Mandric did not allow Bolton to speak to manager Gary Megson. This news comes after Bolton failed in their bids to try and speak to both Chris Coleman of Real Sociedad and Steve Bruce of Birmingham.They got rid of Sammy Lee on Wednesday after a poor start to the season and speculation has been mounting ever since as to his successor. Bolton tried first to sign Steve Bruce but they failed to get the permission of the Birmingham board, but I feel he still may take over at the Reebok, because Birmingham are in the middle of take over talks and Bruce previously said he wasn't to sure as to wheter or not he would still be in the St. Andrews hot seat.
They failed to get permission to speak to former Fulham boss Chris Coleman after they had asked Real Sociedad for permission to speak to the Welshman. Coleman who left Fulham last season after a poor run of results was put in as one of the bookies favourites straight after Lee was sacked and I felt he was going to be the man to take the job but the Spanish outfit are ruling that out entirely.
Megson, who was only appointed by Leicster quite recently and Leicster owner Milan Mandric said: "I'm a great believer in loyalty, trust and integrity. "Gary made a commitment to this club, the supporters and myself and I fully expect him to honour that commitment." I would personally rule out the possibility of Megson taking over at the Reebok but I wouldn't be surprised if former Wigan boss Paul Jewell's name doesn't come into the reckoning.
