Happy Fox Posted 29 October 2011 Posted 29 October 2011 http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/story-13697945-detail/story.html? Nigel Pearson has today emerged as a possible contender for the Leicester City manager's job and could make a sensational return to the King Power Stadium. The Mercury understands that Pearson, now at Hull, is one of the names in the frame along with Billy Davies, Lee Clark and Dave Jones. But it now seems increasingly unlikely that Martin O'Neill will make an emotional return to the club which he guided so successfully more than a decade ago. O'Neill has not spoken about the Leicester interest, but appears to have made it clear through sources that he does not want to return to the club. He prefers to wait for a Premier League opportunity, possibly the Tottenham job if Harry Redknapp was to end up replacing Fabio Capello as England manager. But one of O'Neill's former players, Neil Lennon – currently manager at Celtic – is another name to have emerged over the last 24 hours. There will be disappointment among the supporters that O'Neill is resisting a second spell at City. However, a return for Pearson would be warmly received by the Blue Army and viewed as a major coup by the club's Thai owners. But it is something which would have been inconceivable when the 48-year-old left the club for Hull back in the summer of 2010. However, the "old guard", including former owner Milan Mandaric and ex-chief executive Lee Hoos, have now left, and that could pave the way for Pearson to consider making a return to the club. He pulled City out of the doldrums of League One in his first season, and into the Championship play-offs in his second season. But the stumbling block for City would be Pearson's rising stock at Hull. He had to drastically reduce the playing budget after a costly tumble out of the Premier League, and now, at the start of his second season, the Tigers sit just out of the play-off places on goal difference. Pearson has also shown continued faith in the players he had at City. He took defender Jack Hobbs on loan before making it a permanent move, completed the £1.2million signing of Matty Fryatt and he also has City and England Under-21 striker Martyn Waghorn on loan. A source close to Hull said: "I've seen him this week with his players at a signing session with young fans and he certainly didn't look like someone who was thinking about leaving. He had a big smile on his face." The Mercury also understands that ex-Nottingham Forest and Derby County manager Davies has expressed an interest in completing an East Midlands managerial hat-trick. In addition, Huddersfield boss Clark has seen his odds shorten with the bookmakers. Completing the quartet of names is ex-Cardiff boss Jones, who has the benefit to City of being out of work which saves on a compensation package. However, he has fallen short during the past three seasons in getting the Bluebirds out of the Championship. Reading manager Brian McDermott has dismissed reports linking him with the vacant managerial post. Also ruling himself out is former City striker Paul Dickov, now at Oldham. Club vice-chairman Aiyawatt 'Top' Raksriaksorn made it clear this week that appointing someone with Championship experience would be a major consideration. While City now have these domestic targets on their radar, Raksriaksorn has said he will cast his net far and wide with Carlo Ancelotti and Rafa Benitez been mentioned as possible targets, City are understood to be trailing Paris Saint-Germain defender Alassane Tambe
somebum Posted 29 October 2011 Posted 29 October 2011 I really like Nigel Pearson and would be fully behind his appointment. Neil Lennon on the other hand ... no
Happy Fox Posted 29 October 2011 Author Posted 29 October 2011 Could this be a possibility now that Mad Mandy and the infamous Hoos have left, I would have thought so
Saladin Posted 29 October 2011 Posted 29 October 2011 This is just plain embarrasing now, owners are getting a tad panicky..
Happy Fox Posted 29 October 2011 Author Posted 29 October 2011 Would be chuffed if we are able to get Nigel Pearson back, shouldn't of left in the first place.
Lovejoy Posted 29 October 2011 Posted 29 October 2011 This is just plain embarrasing now, owners are getting a tad panicky.. Not really, this is just paper talk. If there were actually any quotes in the article then it could be taken seriously.
SMX11 Posted 29 October 2011 Posted 29 October 2011 Would be chuffed if we are able to get Nigel Pearson back, shouldn't of left in the first place. Completely agree with this, but I can't see him wanting to return as he has got what wants at Hull. It was disgraceful what happened to him but we must move on. Billy Davies' Blue Army!!
jonthefox Posted 29 October 2011 Posted 29 October 2011 NO NO NO. (in capitals) why?. We know the blokes quality and should never have been booted out. Him over dougie freedman any day.
Happy Fox Posted 29 October 2011 Author Posted 29 October 2011 Completely agree with this, but I can't see him wanting to return as he has got what wants at Hull. I was disgraceful what happened to him but we must move on. I still think he would come because the main instigators behind his departure have left, the Thais would give him backing in the transfer market, he would get the best out of current squad. Billy Davies' Blue Army!!
Father Ted Posted 29 October 2011 Posted 29 October 2011 NO NO NO. (in capitals) YES YES YES. (in capitals)
whoareyaaa Posted 29 October 2011 Posted 29 October 2011 I said Neil Lennon the day we sacked Sven. seeming more and more likely now.
MattyFromLE Posted 29 October 2011 Posted 29 October 2011 I said Neil Lennon the day we sacked Sven. seeming more and more likely now. I've thought about this too. Celtic must be getting boring now? Lennon would do alright I reckon!
cc_star Posted 29 October 2011 Posted 29 October 2011 1. He should never have been 'forced' out in the 1st place. 2. As much as I like him I don't think he's the right the right man to take us forward now.
wellyfox Posted 29 October 2011 Posted 29 October 2011 Why are we looking at players when we need a fvcking manager. And a manager may not want that player FFS Any outstanding managers in the city league we have not been linked with yet????
Burmesefox Posted 29 October 2011 Posted 29 October 2011 Pearson was a ledge and forced out by General Mandy. I would like him back my only concern is whether he would work with our current squad. MON all teh way though..
Happy Fox Posted 29 October 2011 Author Posted 29 October 2011 Pearson was a ledge and forced out by General Mandy. I would like him back my only concern is whether he would work with our current squad. MON all teh way though.. Of course he would, why wouldn't he? they are talented outfit would get the best out of them, he can bring back Hobbs if he wants to
Guest parky0607 Posted 29 October 2011 Posted 29 October 2011 This would be amazing. Definately my second choice after MON. Can't see it happening though
Thracian Posted 29 October 2011 Posted 29 October 2011 There might be a seniors season ticket going cheap if this happens - or a whole lot of other potential appointments. I'm sick of functional football dished up by people who don't seem to give a shit about exciting the fans.
Happy Fox Posted 29 October 2011 Author Posted 29 October 2011 There might be a seniors season ticket going cheap if this happens - or a whole lot of other potential appointments. I'm sick of functional football dished up by people who don't seem to give a shit about exciting the fans. We need results simple as
tomtom Posted 29 October 2011 Posted 29 October 2011 No cries of " you should never go back " yet i see.... que the next post........
Guest Col city fan Posted 29 October 2011 Posted 29 October 2011 What a fookin turnabout this would be... Pearson leaves, Sousa in, Sousa out, Sven in, Sven out, Pearson in...all within about 18 mths Does this club actually know what on earth it's doing at the moment? I do hope so..
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