Chris Evans steals another job

Rob Parker | December 31, 2009

Non-Ginger Productions

Not content with nicking Terry Wogan’s job as presenter of Radio 2’s breakfast show, Chris Evans has now taken Gary Megson’s job as Bolton manager.
For someone who has constantly sought to promote being ginger for more than a decade, ousting Megson from his post was a particularly dirty trick.

Bolton fans display ‘Megson Out’ banner

Rob Parker | December 29, 2009

Wanderers supporters do not like losing two-goal leads against Hull

The love affair between Bolton Wanderers fans and Gary Megson has always been rocky at the best of times. His appointment was met with widespread indifference/anger and Megson has been fighting an uphill battle for their affections ever since.
But squandering a 2-0 lead over fellow relegation [...]

Football Lookalikes: Gary Megson and Toby Flenderson from The Office (US)

Rob Parker | December 16, 2009

Both their surnames end in ‘-son’, they’re both balding and they both manage a motley crew of personnel. Yes, it turns out Bolton boss Gary Megson is a bit of a ringer for actor Paul Lieberstein, who plays Toby Flenderson in the American version of The Office.
Thanks to OTP reader Paul Platt for the spot.

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Ivan Klasnic v John Terry: whose alleged behaviour was worse?

Rob Parker | September 11, 2009

Is it worse to spit at someone or punch them in their dodgy kidney?

Croatia striker Ivan Klasnic has allegedly confessed to his new boss Gary Megson that he did spit at England skipper John Terry - but he claims he only did it because Terry punched him in the kidney. Bolton’s new signing had two [...]

The Premier League Managers’ Christmas Lists: Gary Megson

Rob Parker | December 16, 2008

What Ginger Gaz wants for Xmas

Dear Santa,
This year I would like:
- Not to be in a relegation battle
- Consistency
- A nice shiny Nicolas Anelka replacement.
Thanks,
Gary