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Three managers on Bristol City’s list of candidates as Nigel Pearson speaks on being sacked

Three managers are reportedly on Bristol City’s list of candidates as Nigel Pearson speaks on being sacked by the Robins.

Sky Sports News are informed that the bosses at the top of the Championship club want to move quickly to appoint his replacement, and have already identified those they want to speak with.

@RobDorsettSky said late on Sunday evening: “John Eustace, Gary Rowett and Nathan Jones are top of #BristolCity list of candidates to replace Nigel Pearson, I’ve been told. City’s bosses want to move quickly, and already have a shortlist, with those 3 out-of-work managers top of those they want to talk to. #bcfc #millwall”

Nigel Pearson wrote via Twitter: “Dear Bristol City family, I would like to thank you, the fans, for your patience during a difficult period when COVID and changes have tested your resolve. I have been made so welcome in Bristol and the beautiful county of North Somerset, a place I simply adore…

“To my dear friends and colleagues at the training ground, and stadium on matchdays; thanks for your support, professionalism and humour, especially during difficult times…

“I’ve always hated workplaces where there are pecking orders, so to be with so many people who just get how important fun and support is, to obtaining meaningful output, has been simply brilliant. Sorry I’ll never make a Christmas do…

“To the players, thank you for the journey. Some have been present throughout, some for a short time, some no longer at the club, but all have played their roles. To the senior players; you are why many of the emerging stars will be so special. Always remember this…

“Thank you, I will see you in the Mendips, on the levels, and occasionally in a pub or two. My family and I have been so touched by your support. Take care, and good luck. Cheers, Nige. X”

FAVOURITES TO BECOME NEW BRISTOL CITY BOSS

Sky Bet – 30th October 2023
Gary Rowett – 4/1
Nathan Jones – 5/1
John Eustace – 7/1
Gareth Ainsworth – 10/1
Steve Cotterill – 10/1
Chris Wilder – 12/1

Richard Hoskin, BBC Radio Bristol sport editor, said in analysis via the BBC:

There’s been a lot of ‘noise’ in recent days about the future of Nigel Pearson, ever since he expressed his “irritation” that the club hadn’t opened contract negotiations about a new deal.

In his time at Ashton Gate, Pearson has trimmed the squad and wage bill – losing Antoine Semenyo and Alex Scott to Bournemouth, with the significant transfer fees received for these players not appearing to be reinvested in the squad.

He also gave youngsters like Sam Bell and Tommy Conway opportunities and they’re now among key first-team players.

In recent weeks he’s been walking with crutches, as he waited for more tests to diagnose a “neurological situation”.

Against Cardiff on Saturday, the Robins were hindered by an ever-growing injury list.

It’s a big, dare I say controversial decision by the Lansdown family – with a lot of City supporters backing Pearson.

Twitter users reacted with three managers on Bristol City’s list of candidates as Nigel Pearson speaks on being sacked…

@ohdontcry: I’d rather Marina Dolman took charge than let any of these take over.

@tomxrawle: Fucking hell 🤦🏼‍♂️

@chrisjlear: We sack Nigel Pearson to be presented with a choice between this lot? 😂 absolute shambles and joke of a football club.

@RobertC_Robins1: Just not Nathan Jones. I’d genuinely consider not bothering anymore. Eustace I’d like, Rowett would be stability. But not Jones. Vile he’s even considered.

@yorke_andrew: OMG not any of them please. With respect it’s just another Nigel moving in moving around, moving on! Let’s shoot higher, sorry. Go to the Bundesliga, go to La Liga and find someone one who can really make a difference 🤞

@jbcfc__: Nathan Jones? I think that could make me physically throw up actually.

@BCFC_Supporters: Please not Jones. Someone get the bedsheets out

@CleaveO: The hate towards Nathan Jones is weird one. He did fantastic job at Luton in his two spells with them. Laid the foundations and more for Rob Edwards to build on. Might get the best out of Cornick.

@jaaaaammmmmbooo: Why go for blokes that have ultimately failed/run out of ideas at other mid table championship clubs. Not seen any names that have interested me yet other than Ryan Mason. That’s the sort of appointment we should be making.

@RoyDeAlien: Only John Eustace is actually on the shortlist. He has purely taken this from betting sites. Eustace, Lampard and Kevin Muscat is the names I have been told from a good source. #BristolCity

@seanglade: If Nathan Jones gets it, would definitely consider not going down again, awful manager and can’t stand the prick

@charlien044: If we employ Jones I will riot against the Lasdowns, if we employ Rowett I will be unsurprised and disappointed, if we employ Eustace I will cum

@masjelfs: this club is hilarious

@BristolCityFM: Just get to fuck @JonLansdown this is a complete and utter joke. I genuinely hope you get a cramp in your lower calf at 2am tonight that you can’t stretch out.

@bcfctom_: Eustace Yes, Rowett or Jones and I think I might just cry #BristolCity

@cdiegutis: None of them are better than what we had

@SaintRob__: We play Bristol City in a months time, that could become quite a funny fixture.

@BrianCorney1: Just another bunch with a track record of losing. The manager we want is currently in work and succeeding but that will cost money.

@IanRatcliffe21: If we get Nathan Jones then I’m officially done with the club until the Landsdowns are gone. Rowett doesn’t exactly fill my with excitement either!

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