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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Nigel guested on MOTD Live: Sheffield Wednesday vs Manchester City on BBC One on Wednesday 4th March. He featured alongside Alan Shearer, Micah Richards and presenter Gary Lineker for coverage of the FA Cup fifth round tie at Hillsborough, returning to the club he captained to the 1991 League Cup...
Nigel last week spoke to The Times’ Chief Football Writer, Henry Winter, discussing notable points throughout his managerial career and how he gets away from the pressure of Premier League football. In an open and insightful interview, Nigel talks about his keen interest in sketching and painting, in addition to...