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Bolton boss Megson excited by Muamba potential

Bolton Wanderers boss Gary Megson is convinced he's landed a bargain in former Arsenal trainee Fabrice Muamba.

"He reminds me of Patrick Vieira," he said. "You've seen his strengths and you've seen his weaknesses. He works his socks off. He gets back and snaps at people's heels and he closes down better than most in the Premiership. He sees danger and gets to it before it gets to our back four. That's what he was brought here for."

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