Nigel Pearson named new Bristol City boss until end of season Date published: Monday 22nd February 2021 10:01 - Robert McCarthy Bristol City have appointed Nigel Pearson as their new manager until the end of the season. The former Leicester boss replaces Dean Holden after he was sacked by the out-of-form The 57-year-old, who has been out of work since leaving Watford in July, will watch Tuesday’s clash with Middlesbrough before taking charge for the first time at Swansea this weekend. City chairman Jon Lansdown told the club’s official website: “Nigel gives us the leadership and direction we need to lift the players’ confidence and to turn our form around.