Nigel Pearson believes Andy King could one day be Bristol City manager, such is the level of the veteran midfielder’s football IQ and the early coaching skills he has displayed at the Robins High Performance Centre.
With his contract at City now expired, Bristol Live understands King is expected to sign fresh terms to remain a Robin for a second season in a player/coach role, although the 33-year-old wants to be foremost identified as a player, more so than a member of Pearson’s backroom staff.
If anything, titles are irrelevant though because since King first signed for City last summer - fulfilling a childhood dream having grown up a dedicated Robins fan - he has been a de facto coach on the training ground and during matchdays, mentoring and guiding younger players at the club.
