Nigel Pearson has previously managed Leicester City, Hull City and SouthamptonWatford have appointed Nigel Pearson as manager until the end of the season. The former Leicester City boss will take charge after Saturday's Premier League match against Crystal Palace. The 56-year-old is Watford's third manager of the season following Quique Sanchez Flores' sacking on Sunday after less than 90 days in charge. Flores was dismissed on Sunday following the 2-1 defeat at Southampton, with the side bottom of the Premier League. Pearson last managed in the Premier League at Leicester but was sacked in May 2015 and replaced by Claudio Ranieri, with the Foxes winning the Premier League title the following season.

Source: BBC December 06, 2019 19:09 UTC