The case for bringing back Nigel Pearson

[Geoff Parkstone]

and the case against

1) performance from 6 years ago is not a compelling reason. Current performance way more indicative. Let us consider that - ah yes, sacked from a team that finished in the relegation playoffs in Belgian second division in his second season

2) took us apart - well should we go get managers just because they beat us? If so lets look at Bolton, Rotherham and Millwall's managers

3) he has a style for sure, but not one I think is great. Especially when we go on a pre season tour of Thailand

4) An interesting logic about Vydra, who did bugger all under a short spell with Pearson, and even less in total in the 16-17 season with 5 goals. Certainly not our top scorer that season. Yes he had a great 17-18 under Rowett in a side that played to his strengths, but at Burnley he has done nothing

5) Maybe, maybe not, lets hope we never find out

6) Disagree 100%. Sooner have Nigel back! Hmm no, let me reconsider that one, Pearson at least may have some ambition. Pearson, Rowett, Barton, Clough or Bowyer? If that's it then we may as well all curl up and die

I will concede that Pearson wasn't given much of a chance to prove himself, but if the stories we heard at the time he was the architect of his own downfall. I don't really see Mel as a forgiving employer (except for McClaren), and dont believe he is the right person at all.

[AdiSalisbury]

6) Disagree 100%. Sooner have Nigel back! Hmm no, let me reconsider that one, Pearson at least may have some ambition. Pearson, Rowett, Barton, Clough or Bowyer? If that's it then we may as well all curl up and die

Absolutely, totally uninspiring.