 Megson sat in the dugout for 1-1 draw that evening at home to Braga in the UEFA Cup before taking charge fully in the home game against Aston Villa, that also finished 1–1.The month finished with Bolton being knocked out of the Carling Cup by neighbours Manchester City 1–0, the game being settled late on by a controversial penalty.A late Kevin Nolan goal saved the day at West Ham United in the first game in November.