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27th October 2004
Gary Megson Factfile

Gary Megson

Gary Megson's stormy four-year reign as West Bromwich Albion manager ended when the club announced it had relieved him of his duties with immediate effect.

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1959	Born May 2, Manchester.
1994	Moves into coaching with Norwich after 18 years as a player with Plymouth, Everton, Nottingham Forest, Newcastle, Sheffield Wednesday and Manchester City as well as the Canaries. Works as assistant to manager John Deehan.
1995	Takes over as caretaker boss at Carrow Road following Deehan's departure but is unable to prevent the club's relegation from the Premiership. Revives his playing career with short spells at Shrewsbury and Lincoln before returning to Norwich as full-time boss following Martin O'Neill's departure.
1996	Takes manager's post at Blackpool after making way at Norwich for returning boss Mike Walker.
1997	Takes over at Stockport and steers them to eighth place in the First Division in his first season in charge.
1999	Moves on to the Stoke manager's job but stays in the position just four months due to disagreements with the board.
2000	Appointed West Brom manager towards end of 1999-2000 season and just keeps the club in the First Division.
2001	Guides the Baggies into the play-offs but the club are beaten by Bolton in the semi-finals.
2002	After reaching the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, Albion snatch the second automatic promotion spot in Division One ahead of rivals Wolves after a strong late run. Admits to having differences of opinion with chairman Paul Thompson and even suggests he could leave the club if the problems are not resolved. Thompson later steps down. July 25 - Signs new three-year deal to stay on at the club as they prepare to embark on their first season in the Premiership.
2003	April - Albion are relegated from the Premiership.
2004	April 24 - West Brom's return to the top flight is confirmed. October 26 - Relieved of duties by West Brom hours after revealing he intended to leave the club at the end of his contract in summer 2005.

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NoSeY
Even though bryan robson is doing a good job at the moment i think gary megson is the best thing that ever happened to west bromwich albion and it was a mistake 2 of getting rid of him

Zoe Mac
Apparently Gary Megson is gonna become Wales new manager, anyone have any news on this?

Adrian
As another lifelong fan I'm eternally gratefull for what Gary Megson has done for the club however, he's had a good crack at it and i'm not sure he's a premiership manager

TIM CROSS
It was time for him to leave, he's bought the club as far as he could, negative tactics in this division don't work, excellent championship manager, this level of football needs a more attack minded manager the likes of houlier would be well suited to the club, strachan wants a club that will endeavour to be in europe not albion at this time for me!

Jason Bates
I have been a West Brom fan for all of my life. 5 years ago I honestly thought that I would never see the day that Albion competed in the top flight again. When Megson took over we were on the verge of relegation into the obscurity of the old division two. He rescued us from that by returning players who cared for the club, the likes of Bob Taylor, and the attitude of the squad improved emphatically. Above all, he repaid the loyal fans who turned up week in, week out by always ensuring the team tried as hard as their skill and financial limitations allowed. He deserved the chance of a full season in charge of our team in the premiership when we have a chance to stay there, unlike last time he brought us up and was given no financial support by the board. I will always be grateful for what Gary Megson has done for West Brom and feel that his arguements with Jeremy Peace and the board were always in the best interests of our club. I cannot say the same for anyone else at West Bromwich Albion. Good luck to Gary Megson, I for one will be eternally grateful.

Eric Catchpole
Please not Bryan Robson - Nooooooooooooo. What has he ever achieved in management? Houllier and Strachan are excellent managers, but would they be interested in coming to The Hawthorns?

Morris
Megson deserved to go. His results as a manager left a lot to be dsired.