Nigel Pearson press conference live: New Bristol City manager speaks for first time The new man at the helm of the Robins speaks publicly on his new team for the first time after being appointed on Monday evening. Nigel Pearson on what he liked about this role I was pleasantly surprised about being asked to have a conversation to take the job. It felt a positive move to make. I was pleased we could speak frankly about what was needed in the immediate future. I see this as a good club and I like the ethos on how the club is structured. The infrastructure is geared towards a positive future. We have to make that happen. there's lots of good things coming for the club. I felt this was a real stimulus for me from the initial conversations. NP on last night's win That's a topic that doesn't really matter to me [last night's win]. The important thing was to change out fortunes. The preparation was good from the coaching staff. We needed a good team performance first of all - and that's what we saw last night. A good tenacious team performance. We allowed our pace on the counter-attack to come to the fore. The most important thing was a positive performance and I felt we had that. We had to show a bit of resilience and to score three goals in the first half was possibly a relief for the players. Some players will naturally take plaudits. For me I look at it as a collective effort. NP on new title For you or for me [important job title]? We sat down - Jon, Steve, Mark and me - and we said we needed some leadership. Is a job title important? I would still try to manage if I was a head coach. How I work it is that I like to be part of a team. It's important to get stability and direction. NP on long term plans I'd like to [stay longer] - I'd like to be here longer but as Steve said it's an opportunity to have a look at each other. I fully understand the situation. I heard Neil Warnock speaking in his pre-match press conference about short-term contracts... We came to a decision very carefully and I'm happy in my skin and I'm happy to fulfil my obligations. It's not something I'm concerned about. I take the job on thinking that potentially it will be longer. But myself and the staff have to stabilise the situation first. NP on his health I was asked the question if I was okay - and I wouldn't put myself in a position if I couldn't do the job the way I want. I like to be visible and work hard. There were opportunities for me last November but I didn't feel it was the right time for me. In short: I'm alright. NP on Joey Barton and social media We and Joey exchanged a few messages. I have a lot of time and respect for him. He's a very intelligent man actually. It's part and parcel [social media] of the modern world. I'm not a dinosaur. I'm overwhelmed by a lot of the messages I've received. That type of thing matters to me. We're working in a time when supporters acan't come and see us and football needs to survive in its current form and we have to go through this and maybe social media is a way for supporters to keep involved. NP on Barton [more] I think he's a god appointment for Rovers. I don't know who would do the cooking [if they shared a flat]! I think he's got a bright future. People can have preconceived ideas but the reality can be different. I'd like to meet him when we can. There's an element of humour here but we're both very aware we've got jobs to do that are not necessarily starightforward. NP on speaking to the players yesterday I think it's necessary to get some clarity of message and an impression of where we go from here. The specifics would be to stress it's for us to find solutions. Last night's performance suggested we have the capacity to turn thing around. But it was just one result. We have to build on that. It's vital that there is a clarity of message for the players. I always try and keep things simple. It really is making sure people understand their role in how we collectively move forward. NP on City's ambitions Yes [the long term future here excites] - I would imagine our fanbase doesn't want to hear the word potential too much. What we have is a really good foundation to make the next step and everybody's aspirations is to get out of the Championship. what I do identify with is the club's ethos on how they do that. What we have to do is finish the season with a positive message. The medium and long-term future is bright but having the infrastructure is one thing, doing it is another. I'm one for living in the moment. We have to be pragmatic at the moment. The club has so much going for it, we have a fantastic fanbase. Geographically we have the chance to have an identity of our own. https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport...s/nigel-pearson-press-conference-live-5039932
"We have to be pragmatic at the moment. The club has so much going for it, we have a fantastic fanbase. Geographically we have the chance to have an identity of our own". This is the most important point for me, especially the identity quote, we have heard this so much at our club but most people still have no idea what that identity is meant to be, hopefully we can find out.
It sounds like he is making all of the right noises for sure, I suppose the acid test is going to be whether SL can match his obvious ambition in the summer?
Well if things work out ok between now and then, it should be for everyone's benefit to make it happen.
It's a positive first press conference by NP which is what you'd expect TBF and the win last night wasn't likely to get any negatives. It shows that he has something to build with and look to push on from there. Hopefully more collective efforts in the horizon.. Did he have a health scare?? Not something I was aware of.. Anyway, has come across well and has said all the right things to get our fans on board......it's a good start.
He had I believe rheumatoid arthritis last year at the time that we were looking to replace LJ. That can be helped by medication.
Apparently had Covid in August and before that was attacked by Romanian dogs, didn't quite get when!!!
No, quite surprised. just goes to show how the media portrays things!!! Seems a humble type of guy & talks a lot of sense.........................................so far!!!
Quite different to media hype, I like the bloke, straight answers, straight talking, no techno hyperbole blabber or waffle.
Is there a reason why he bothers talking about Joey Barton and the Gas? Forgive my ignorance but I was surprised by this - why ask a new manager about Rovers?
Barton started it off yesterday. https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/nigel-pearson-joey-barton-verdict-5040491 https://fanbanter.co.uk/bristol-rovers-joey-barton-aims-jibe-at-bristol-citys-nigel-pearson/
Admit it 1For, don't be shy, you shouldn't be so gullible. Ironic really when Captain Covid reckons everyone else is gullible
He had Covid in August, and the after effects as he called it post Covid that lasted for 3 months. You know that thing that you said is all a made up thing and blown out of proportion? The wolf/ dog thing was a few years ago. Stuart Pearce mentioned it on talk sport a couple of years ago. I’m wondering with his long term Covid issues he wasn’t the one SL alluded to not being available to take the role at the time.
Listening to the zoom session he did with local journos, radio and TV. Firstly I was struck by the fact he used the words we, our and us and I found that very reassuring but boy some of the questions were pathetic.
I liked name 3 people you would like to have dinner with, he answered," Churchill, Duke of Wellington & Henry v111" I think the guy has got a sense of humour.
