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Richard Forrester

Matty James reveals how Nigel Pearson has changed and sets Bristol City target ahead of return

Matty James has shared the adaptations Nigel Pearson has had to make as a manager over his career as he sets the target for Bristol City ahead of their return to Championship action.

The Robins boss signed James during his time as Leicester's manager in May 2012 after the midfielder left Manchester United's academy. At the age of 20, he would go on to play an instrumental part in Pearson's success with the Foxes having initially achieved promotion to the Premier League with 102 points.

James also featured 27 times during the following campaign to ensure Leicester's so-called great escape before a serious injury ruled him out of the entire famous title-winning season after Pearson's sacking.

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