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Watford in talks with Nigel Pearson to take manager’s job till end of season


Watford are closing in on the appointment of Nigel Pearson to succeed the sacked Quique Sánchez Flores, after opening talks with the former Leicester manager. Pearson stands to be given a deal until the end of the season, although there would be scope to extend that if he were to be successful.

Pearson last managed in Belgium – he was sacked by OH Leuven in February – and the 56-year-old would face a huge challenge to revive Watford. They are bottom of the Premier League, having won once in the competition all season, and lag seven points off safety.

Watford have sacked two managers already this season, with Flores following Javi Gracia out of the door. Flores, who departed last Sunday after the 2-1 defeat at Southampton, lasted less than 90 days. Gracia was dismissed in September.

Pearson is best known as a manager for his two spells at Leicester, the second of which ended in May 2015 when he was replaced by Claudio Ranieri. The club would win the Premier League the following season. He has also managed Carlisle, Southampton, Hull and Derby in addition to having caretaker spells at West Brom, England’s under-21s and Newcastle.

Watford’s under-23 coach, Hayden Mullins, took charge for the defeat at Leicester on Wednesday night. The team face Crystal Palace at home on Saturday.



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