Stuart Pearce's spell in charge of Manchester City was one which neither party will particularly look back upon with fond memories.
Leading the Blues to 15th and 14th in the Premier League during his two seasons at the club was nothing to write home about. Sadly for Pearce his time is infamously remembered for playing David James up front in May 2005 against Middlesbrough.
That bizarre decision alone would surely have been enough to see modern-day boardrooms rethink their plans to back their manager. But Pearce's bizarre tactics were not what would lead to his ultimate demise. Instead a shocking Carling Cup night in September 2006 vs Chesterfield would be the catalyst for the Nottingham Forest legend's departure.
