Bristol City manager Nigel Pearson can be typecast as a stubborn so-and-so, rooted to certain traditions, conventions and “his way”, with little room for flexibility or change of thought.
It’s a view of the manager that is a hill many wish to die on, but as last season showed - whether by accident or design - was largely detached from reality given how the Robins evolved over the course of the campaign, for better and for worse.
Pearson’s opinions on loan players, which remained throughout the season, did however tap into the stubborn stereotype of the 58-year-old; how could he not consider at least one player from a higher level to freshen the squad up in January?
