Nigel Graham Pearson is an English football manager and former professional player. He was most recently the manager of Championship club Bristol City. During his playing career, he was a defender and played for Shrewsbury Town, Sheffield Wednesday and Middlesbrough. As a coach he has taken charge of Hull City, Southampton, Carlisle United, Leicester City, Derby County, OH Leuven, and Watford; and was assistant manager for England Under-21s and Newcastle United.
Pearson at Leicester City training in 2013
Pearson as assistant manager of Newcastle United in 2006
Pearson (right) and Milan Mandarić after winning the League One title in 2009
Bristol City Football Club is a professional association football club based in Bristol, England. The team compete in the EFL Championship, the second level of the English football league system.
Pitch invasion at Ashton Gate after securing promotion in 2007
Atyeo Stand
Bristol City v. Cardiff City – 15 March 2009
Ashton Gate with Clifton Suspension Bridge in the background