Pearson signs three-year deal with Robins

Nigel Pearson has signed a three-year contract with Championship side Bristol City.

The former Leicester and Watford boss initially replaced Dean Holden at Ashton Gate back in February until the end of the season, winning two of 12 games in charge thus far in the second tier with the Robins.

Currently, City are eight without a win - Pearson's side throwing away a 2-0 lead in a 3-2 defeat to Luton last weekend.

"I'm delighted to become the permanent manager of Bristol City," Pearson told the club website.

"This is such a fantastic opportunity at a sound football club that has so much more potential

"I want to be part of a team that gets to the Premier League. It's going to be a tough journey and we'll need the right people on board to achieve it but I am excited about the possibilities ahead."

I'm delighted to have signed a three-year deal to be the manager of @BristolCity. I would like to thank the Lansdown family for the trust they have placed in me. With our supporters behind us, our aim is to reach the Premier League. I am excited about the challenge. Cheers, Nige.

— Nigel Pearson (@NigelGPearson) April 29, 2021