McGovern: Megson is still the man

Last updated : 02 May 2005 By Forest
Forest’s European Cup-winning skipper has faith in the former West Bromwich Albion manager’s ability to stop the decline that continued with relegation to League One on Saturday after defeat by Queens Park Rangers.

However, McGovern told BBC Sport that the appointment of Megson should have come earlier, saying: "I think Gary had enough confidence in his own ability to think he could keep them up but he's not been given enough time.

"It's an exceptionally difficult task for the manager, because he will want to improve the squad but he's near enough going to have to create something out of nothing.

"They are going down a league and they won't find it easy but there's no reason why they can't come straight back up.

"I do feel Gary has the experience and the ability to turn things round, I just hope he's not having any negative thoughts about wanting to stay because I think he is the ideal manager for the job."