NIGEL PEARSON is set to take over as Bristol City’s new head coach until the end of the season.
The 57-year-old has been out of work since he was sacked by Watford in July, two games before they were relegated from the Premier League.
Nigel Pearson is set to take the reigns at Bristol CityCredit: PA:Press Association
But the Guardian claim that he is set to return to management in the Championship at Bristol City on a short-term contract.
The report adds that Pearson held productive talks with club officials on Sunday but is unlikely to be in charge for Tuesday’s trip to Middlesbrough.
TalkSPORT claim the Robins sounded out Eddie Howe but the former Bournemouth manager has his heart set on a Premier League job.
SunSport previously reported that Newcastle will target the 43-year-old if they axe England compatriot Steve Bruce.
Bristol City meanwhile gave Dean Holden his marching orders earlier this week following a run of six successive defeats.
He was only appointed in August on a one-year deal after a spell in interim charge following the sacking of Lee Johnson.
City started the season with four wins but their recent downturn in form has seen them drop to 15th in the table.
Pearson was sacked by Watford last year with the Hornets issuing a brutal 12-word announcement at his exit.
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Pearson slammed the short club statement confirming his exit and claimed players knew about his departure before he did.
He told The Times: “There was no recognition that I’d even been there really!
“The thing that really disappoints me is some of the players knew before me. Some of the staff knew before I did.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
