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| Full name | Nigel Graham Pearson | |
| Date of birth | August 21, 1963 | |
| Place of birth | Nottingham, England | |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Year 1963 ( MCMLXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Nottingham ( is a city in the Ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire, England. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland 85 m) | |
| Playing position | Defender | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| 1980–1981 | Heanor Town | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1981–1987 1987–1994 1994–1998 |
Shrewsbury Town Sheffield Wednesday Middlesbrough Total |
153 (5) 180 (14) 115 (5) 448 (24) |
| Teams managed | ||
| 1998–1999 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 |
Carlisle United West Bromwich Albion (caretaker) England U21 (caretaker) Newcastle United (caretaker) Newcastle United (caretaker) Southampton |
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Nigel Graham Pearson (born August 21, 1963) is an English former football player, who played as a defender for Shrewsbury Town, Sheffield Wednesday and Middlesbrough before going in to management. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Year 1963 ( MCMLXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring Shrewsbury Town Football Club are an English football club currently playing in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football Middlesbrough Football Club, also known as The Boro are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Premier League. Coach (baseball|Coach (basketball|Coach (ice hockeyIn Sports a coach or manager is an individual involved in the direction instruction and training of the operations He is currently without a club after his contract with Southampton was not renewed in May 2008. Southampton Football Club is a professional English football team, nicknamed The Saints and based in the city of Southampton.
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Playing career
Shrewsbury Town
Pearson was born in Nottingham and began his playing career with non-league Heanor Town before joining Second Division Shrewsbury Town in November 1981. Nottingham ( is a city in the Ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire, England. Heanor Town Football Club is a football club established in 1883 and based in Heanor, Derbyshire, England. From 1892 until 1992 the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football. Shrewsbury Town Football Club are an English football club currently playing in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football [1] He made his first team debut in a 1–0 defeat at Oldham Athletic on the opening day of the 1982–83 season. Oldham Athletic Football Club (2004 Ltd, more commonly Oldham Athletic Football Club or informally Oldham Athletic, is an English football club Pearson's first Football League goal came on 12 March 1983 in a 3–1 win against Barnsley at Gay Meadow. The Football League, also known as the Coca-Cola Football League for sponsorship reasons is a league competition featuring professional football clubs Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Barnsley Football Club is an English football club based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, and nicknamed the Tykes, with Toby Tyke The Gay Meadow is the former home ground of Shrewsbury Town FC, a football club in England. Pearson ended the season with 39 out of a possible 42 starts as Shrewsbury finished in ninth place in the table.
The following season, Shrewsbury finished one place higher but injuries restricted Pearson to 26 games. Injury prevented him from playing at all in 1984–85, when Shrewsbury again finished eighth in the table, but he returned in 1985–86 making 35 appearances as Shrewsbury dropped to 17th.
In 1986–87 he was an ever-present, making 42 appearances and contributing three goals, as the Shrews finished in 18th place. He started the next season, before being signed by Sheffield Wednesday's manager Howard Wilkinson on 12 October 1987 for a fee of £250,000. Howard Wilkinson (born 13 November 1943 in Sheffield) is a former English football player and manager. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar)
In his six years with Shrewsbury Town, he made a total of 184 appearances in all competitions, scoring five goals.
Sheffield Wednesday
He moved to Sheffield Wednesday in 1987.
He won the League Cup as Sheffield Wednesday captain, during the 1990–91 season, being selected as 'Man of the Match' in the final at Wembley. The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup, is an English football competition The 1991 Rumbelows Cup Final was a football match played on 21 April 1991 between Manchester United and Sheffield Wednesday. In the same season, he also helped Sheffield Wednesday win promotion to Division One. During the 1992–93 season, he helped Sheffield Wednesday reach both domestic cup finals, but sadly broke his leg in the League Cup semi-final, and therefore could not play in either final. In all Pearson made more than 200 appearances for the Owls.
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough manager Bryan Robson signed Pearson for £750,000 in 1994. Middlesbrough Football Club, also known as The Boro are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Premier League. Bryan Robson OBE (born 11 January 1957 is an English former football manager and a former player Pearson captained them to promotion twice and to three domestic cup finals. Pearson retired from playing in 1998. [1]
Managerial career
As manager of Carlisle United, he helped to keep the club in the Football League at the end of the 1998–99 season. Carlisle United FC are an English football team based in Carlisle, Cumbria, play in the Football League One this season after gaining The Football League, also known as the Coca-Cola Football League for sponsorship reasons is a league competition featuring professional football clubs Pearson signed on-loan goalkeeper Jimmy Glass, who scored an injury-time goal against Plymouth Argyle, saving the club from relegation to the Football Conference at the expense of Scarborough. James "Jimmy" Glass (born August 1, 1973 in London) is a former football Goalkeeper, who is chiefly remembered for scoring For details of the current season see Plymouth Argyle FC season 2008-09 Plymouth Argyle Football Club, commonly known as Argyle Organisation The Football Conference stands at the top of the National League System (NLS a comprehensive structure linking together over 50 different leagues under the Scarborough Football Club was an English football team based in the seaside resort of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. [2] The match was Pearson's last in charge of the Brunton Park outfit. Brunton Park is the home of Carlisle United FC It is situated in Carlisle, Cumbria and has a capacity of 16651
In 1999 he was recruited as Stoke City's first team coach by Gary Megson. Stoke City Football Club is a football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Gary John Megson (born 17 December, 1955 in Manchester) is an English former football player and current manager. Although Megson was sacked later that year by the club's Icelandic consortium, Pearson was kept on for a further two years under Gudjon Thordarson, before being sacked in 2001. Guðjón Þórðarson (in English - Thordarson (born September 14, 1955) is an Icelandic football manager [3]
Pearson moved to West Bromwich Albion in November 2004 as assistant manager to Bryan Robson,[4] and took over as caretaker manager when Robson left the club in September 2006. West Bromwich Albion Football Club (also known as West Brom, The Baggies, Albion, The Albion, The Throstles or WBA) are Bryan Robson OBE (born 11 January 1957 is an English former football manager and a former player [5] Albion won three and drew one of his matches in charge, before he stepped down from the role in preparation for the arrival of new manager Tony Mowbray. Tony Mowbray, (born November 22 1963) is a former professional football player and is currently the manager of West Bromwich [6]
On October 19, 2006 he was linked with the Sheffield Wednesday manager's position but instead took over as assistant manager of Newcastle United, taking over from Kevin Bond, who was dismissed following a bung scandal. Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Kevin Bond may refer to Kevin Bond (footballer, former footballer and former A Pearson's influence was most apparent in Newcastle's defence, which looked a lot more composed after Pearson became assistant manager.
On 1 February 2007 Pearson was confirmed as assistant coach to Stuart Pearce, the England U21 team manager until after the 2007 European Championships. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Stuart Pearce MBE (born 24 April 1962 in Hammersmith, London) is an English football manager and England's national Under-21 football team, also known as England Under-21s or England U21(s is considered to be the feeder team for the England national football team The UEFA U-21 Championship 2007 were held from June 10, 2007, to June 23, 2007. As Pearce's contract limits him to involvement in only one friendly before the Championship, Pearson led the under-21s in their 3–3 draw against Italy on 24 March 2007, the first game at the new Wembley. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Wembley Stadium is a Stadium in Wembley, located in the London Borough of Brent in London, England. [7][8]
When Newcastle manager Glenn Roeder resigned on Sunday 6 May 2007, Nigel Pearson took charge of the remaining game of the season, away to Watford. Glenn Victor Roeder (born December 13 1955 in Woodford, Essex) is an English football manager and former Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. Pearson stayed on at Newcastle as a coach, following the arrival of Sam Allardyce as manager at the club. Samuel "Sam" Allardyce (born 19 October 1954 in Dudley, West Midlands) is an English football manager and former [9] On January 9 following the departure of manager Sam Allardyce he was re-appointed as caretaker manager for Newcastle's trip to Manchester United. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Samuel "Sam" Allardyce (born 19 October 1954 in Dudley, West Midlands) is an English football manager and former [10] Newcastle lost 6–0 thanks to a Cristiano Ronaldo hat trick, a brace from Carlos Tevez and a rare Rio Ferdinand goal. Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, OIH (kɾɨʃˈtiɐnu ʁuˈnaɫdu born 5 February 1985 in Funchal, Madeira) is a Portuguese footballer Carlos Alberto Tévez (born Carlos Alberto Martínez, 5 February 1984 in Ciudadela, Buenos Aires) is an Argentine Rio Gavin Ferdinand (born 7 November 1978 in Peckham, London) is an English footballer. On 16 January 2008, after Kevin Keegan had been announced as the next permanent manager of the club, Pearson took charge of the team for the 3rd round FA Cup replay against Stoke City, which Newcastle won 4–1. Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Joseph Kevin Keegan, OBE (born 14 February 1951 is a former footballer, and former England national team coach who has been manager of various Stoke City Football Club is a football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Though on February 8, it was announced that Pearson had left the club. Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. [11]
On 18 February 2008, Pearson was appointed as manager of Southampton F.C. on a rolling contract. Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Southampton Football Club is a professional English football team, nicknamed The Saints and based in the city of Southampton. [12] His career at Southampton got off to a poor start, losing 2-0 to Plymouth Argyle. For details of the current season see Plymouth Argyle FC season 2008-09 Plymouth Argyle Football Club, commonly known as Argyle This result, however, should not count against him as he took charge on the same day and had no involvement in selecting the team. He saw his first point and goal away at Scunthorpe United.
On May 4, 2008, with only one game to go at home to Sheffield United, the Saints were facing relegation to League 1. Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Football League One (often referred to as League One for short or Coca-Cola Football League 1 for sponsorship reasons is the second-highest division of The Football After going 1-0 down, Pearson's side pulled-off an impressive comeback to win the game 3-2, and secure Championship status for another season, at the expense of Leicester City, who could only manage a 0-0 draw with Stoke City. PLEASE NOTE This section is the introduction Please do not add too much detail here Stoke City Football Club is a football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, England. On May 30, 2008 Pearson was controversially replaced by Dutch coach Jan Poortvliet after only three months in charge. Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Jan Poortvliet (born 21 September, 1955 in Arnemuiden, Zeeland) is a retired football defender from the Netherlands
Managerial stats
| Team | Nat | From | To | Record | ||||
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| G | W | L | D | Win % | ||||
| Carlisle United |  |
December 17, 1998 | May 17, 1999 | 30 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 16. Carlisle United FC are an English football team based in Carlisle, Cumbria, play in the Football League One this season after gaining Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) 66 |
| West Bromwich Albion | |
September 18, 2006 | October 16, 2006 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 75. West Bromwich Albion Football Club (also known as West Brom, The Baggies, Albion, The Albion, The Throstles or WBA) are Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. 00 |
| Newcastle United | |
May 6, 2007 | May 15, 2007 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 00. Newcastle United Football Club (also known as The Magpies or The Toon) is an English football club based in Newcastle upon Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. 00 |
| Newcastle United | |
January 9, 2008 | January 16, 2008 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50. Newcastle United Football Club (also known as The Magpies or The Toon) is an English football club based in Newcastle upon Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common 00 |
| Southampton | |
February 18, 2008 | May 30, 2008 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 21. Southampton Football Club is a professional English football team, nicknamed The Saints and based in the city of Southampton. Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common 43 |
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| Persondata | |
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| NAME | Pearson, Nigel |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Football player and manager |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 21, 1963 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Nottingham, England |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
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