Elmander goal delights Megson

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Bolton Wanderers manager Gary Megson was delighted to see record signing Johan Elmander get on the scoresheet in the fine 3-1 victory at Middlebrough.

The 27-year-old Sweden international had not found the net since the opening day of the season, but helped the Trotters wrap up a well-deserved win at the Riverside.

JOHAN ELMANDER

Megson said afterwards: "I must admit in all my time as a player and a manager I've never been more pleased for someone to score.

"It has taken a huge amount of pressure off Johan, which I felt was a bit unfair.

"He did the same as he's done in nearly every game for us. His quality is exceptional and his work-rate is exceptional. Now people will start looking at him in a different way because of the goal he's scored."

Of his side's overall performance, Megson added: "We got a terrific start, but we didn't press it home and we were looking to hang on to it instead of pushing forward.

"We spoke at half-time about having that little bit of belief and that will come from myself and the staff and everyone connected with the club. They need a bit of help to believe in themselves.

"Hopefully we can keep improving in the short term to get where we want to be in the long term."

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