Nigel Pearson has got a problem

[Dalek2003]

To be fair, I'm not sure if I could handle the stress of getting up every morning wondering whether I would have to plod on drawing my £100k a month salary, or have to settle for the lump sum £500k compensation pay-off.

 

LOL. I think you have hit the nail on the head. I think most Premier League managers know they have a time limit. Then they get the sack, often with a big pay off, before joining another club 6 months later. It is like a merry go round and I am sure they see getting the sack as an occupational hazard.

[stknowle]

Whatever you think of The Press and their need to be put back in their box, his responses have been embarrassing.

 

Yep. Most embarrassing thing he's done though - and the biggest pointer to some sort of mental instability caused by the pressure - was that ridiculous episode with the Palace player on the touchline after getting (totally accidentally) knocked over, taking it in good humour at first, then getting lairy and grabbing him by the throat, then calming down and letting him get up, before igniting again and refusing to let go of his arm whilst grimacing/smiling inanely.

[VectisSaint]

Whatever you think of The Press and their need to be put back in their box, his responses have been embarrassing.

Really. I don't know why it is embarrassing, I wish a few more managers would treat some of the press with the contempt so many of them deserve with their inane questions. Press conferences are so boring due to the lack of intelligent questions from many of the press and the fear of many managers of saying something that will get them into trouble with their club or the FA. I wouldn't say Pearson's reaction is a breath of fresh air, but it is at least good to know that some managers are not just willing to spout bull**** as most do. Reminds me a great deal of WGS, not suffering fools gladly. Think that people who think it embarrassing have become somewhat immune to the blandness and bull**** of the regular press conference and how the press, TV and FA want us to thrive on mediocrity and blandness.

[scotty]

Yep. Most embarrassing thing he's done though - and the biggest pointer to some sort of mental instability caused by the pressure - was that ridiculous episode with the Palace player on the touchline after getting (totally accidentally) knocked over, taking it in good humour at first, then getting lairy and grabbing him by the throat, then calming down and letting him get up, before igniting again and refusing to let go of his arm whilst grimacing/smiling inanely.

 

I'm still astonished that the FA didn't do more about that incident.

[whelk]

Yep. Most embarrassing thing he's done though - and the biggest pointer to some sort of mental instability caused by the pressure - was that ridiculous episode with the Palace player on the touchline after getting (totally accidentally) knocked over, taking it in good humour at first, then getting lairy and grabbing him by the throat, then calming down and letting him get up, before igniting again and refusing to let go of his arm whilst grimacing/smiling inanely.

 

And don't forget the follow up press comment where he told us how hard he was 'can look after myself'

[CHAPEL END CHARLIE]

I think NP's players are doing the 'talking' on the pitch now - which is just how things should be is it not?

[shurlock]

Just been sacked.

[Window Cleaner]

Been sacked.

 

Again...

[Saint-Armstrong]

Being reported by John Percy (reliable Midlands football reporter for the Telegraph), as being due to a breakdown of his relationship with the board.

[S-Clarke]

A nice bit of instability to start the season for them then.

 

He's a bit of a mental head, so he probably punched their owner or something. But he did an amazing job for them at the back end of the season, so it's damaging.

[Saint-Armstrong]

Leicester City Football Club has today (Tuesday) relieved its First Team Manager, Nigel Pearson, of his duties.

The Board of Directors recognises the success Nigel has helped to bring to Leicester City during his two spells in charge of the Club, particularly during the last three and a half years. However, it has become clear to the Club that fundamental differences in perspective exist between us. Regrettably, the Club believes that the working relationship between Nigel and the Board is no longer viable.

 

Leicester City’s owners, Vichai and Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, and the Board of Directors would like to place on record their thanks to Nigel for the considerable contribution he has made during his time with the Club and wish him well in the future.

 

Khun Vichai and Khun Top remain wholly committed to the Club’s long-term development and to on going investment in a squad that will continue to be competitive in the Premier League. We trust that the Club’s supporters will recognise that the owners have always acted with the best interests of the Club at heart and with the Club’s long-term future as their greatest priority.

 

Craig Shakespeare and Steve Walsh will take charge of first team duties while the Club begins its recruitment of a new manager. There will be no further comment until this process has concluded.