Bristol City chairman Jon Lansdown will bide his time before opening potential contract talks with manager Nigel Pearson but confirmed there is "a lot to like" after coming through a difficult period.
Pearson's deal with the club expires next summer and the club appears in no rush to explore the opportunity of extending his stay in BS3 as it stands. Tuesday's FA Cup defeat against Manchester City ended an impressive 12-game unbeaten run that has lifted them 13 points adrift of the bottom three.
It was only on Boxing Day, the last time City lost in the league, when the 59-year-old's position in the dugout came under scrutiny. Pearson came under increased pressure following a run of three victories in 17 games.
