Nigel Pearson celebrated his two-year anniversary at Ashton Gate with a 1-0 home win over his former club, Hull City, on Saturday. The win came a week after a 1-1 draw at Sunderland, which was his 100th game as Bristol City manager. Currently on a 12-game unbeaten run in all competitions (six...
Nigel Pearson spoke to Sky Sports’ features writer Adam Bate recently about his current role and his attempts to change the culture at Ashton Gate. Pearson has been in charge since February 2021 and signed a three-year contract with the club ahead of the 2021/22 season. He has helped with the...
Nigel Pearson has guided his Bristol City side to 52 points in the Championship this season, eclipsing last season’s 51 points with two games to spare. Pearson’s side eased to a 3-1 win at Derby County on Saturday, completing the double over his former club and going unbeaten in four games...
Nigel Pearson spoke to the Official EFL Podcast earlier this week. Pearson was in conversation with presenter Mark Clemmit covering the issue of pressure for football managers, as well as the challenge he faces as Bristol City manager in the Championship. To listen to the podcast in full, please click here.
Nigel Pearson has signed a three-year contract as manager of Bristol City Football Club. Pearson, who has spent time in the Premier League in charge of Leicester City and Watford, will be aiming to guide Bristol City to the top flight for the first time since 1980. Speaking about his appointment, Pearson...
Nigel Pearson will reach his 500th game as a manager on Saturday, as his Bristol City side take on QPR. During a varied and successful career in the dugout so far, Pearson has managed Carlisle United, West Bromwich Albion (caretaker), England U21s (caretaker), Newcastle United (twice as caretaker), Southampton, Leicester City...
Bristol City have agreed a deal until the end of May, with Nigel taking charge against Swansea City on 27th February, in which Bristol won 3-1. Nigel will work with the current Assistant Head Coaches Keith Downing and Paul Simpson. City Chairman Jon Lansdown said: “Nigel gives us the leadership and direction...
Nigel is the latest subject to feature in the fcbusiness series ‘Managing in the Modern Game’, released in the December edition, issue 129 of the football industry publication. Pearson spoke to his adviser and Oporto director Dean Eldredge covering the issue of leadership within the context of football and his career,...
Nigel Pearson spoke to a number of media outlets over the past ten days, as he gave his first interviews since departing as Watford head coach in July. Pearson recorded the highest win percentage (35%) and highest points-per-game ratio (1.25) of any Watford boss during the club’s Premier League history (Source:...
Nigel recently spoke in length to Henry Winter and Jonathan Northcroft for interview features published in The Times and Sunday Times respectively. During the temporary suspension of Premier League football and the plans put in place to enable teams to report to training under revised, Nigel has spoken openly about his...