[citation needed] Megson joined Sheffield Wednesday from Mossley in the Cheshire League in 1952.

He made his first team debut in November 1959, becoming a regular in the side as a left-back and eventually taking up the role of club captain.

Megson managed Bristol Rovers from 1972 to 1977, winning the 1972 Watney Cup in only his third game in charge.

Megson worked as a freelance scout for Bolton Wanderers, the club whom his son Gary managed until 30 December 2009.

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