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James Piercy

Bristol City boss Nigel Pearson questions Watford policy as he prepares for Vicarage Road return

Nigel Pearson believes Watford’s lack of continuity and consistent in the dugout may have delivered some success under the Pozzo family but has had a detrimental impact on the playing squad.

Bristol City boss Pearson returns to Vicarage Road on Saturday for the time since managing the Hornets during the 2019/20 Covid-impacted campaign in which he was sacked two games before the conclusion of that season.

The 59-year-old took over with Watford seven points from safety and guided them out of the drop zone, with a three-point margin, but was abruptly dismissed only for them to lose their remaining two matches and return to the Championship.

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