The TRUTH about leaving Bristol City, 'Scoundrel' Jamie Vardy & Sam on VAR shambles! | Nigel Pearson

Former Carlisle, Southampton, Leicester, Hull, Derby, Watford & Bristol City manager, Nigel Pearson is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.
Nigel Pearson sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss his fantastic football career as both a player and a manager from the early days at Sheffield Wednesday to most recently at Bristol City.
The former Bristol City manager opens up on his time at the club, the huge potential his former players Alex Scott & Antoine Semenyo have and also why his Bristol City exit was so out of the blue.
Nigel and Sam also chat about confidentiality clauses in football, the recent VAR controversy and why it's an incredible shame if the FA remove Cup replays.
They then talk in depth about why the Championship is the most underrated league in the world, which teams will beat the drop & why Jamie Vardy is a breath of fresh air for staying true to who he is.
Finally Nigel openly talks about his life threatening encounter in Romania when he was savagely attacked by a pack of dogs whilst out on a hike in the wilderness.
All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.
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0:00 Intro with Nigel Pearson
5:40 Bristol City departure, Confidentiality clauses & Life update.
13:28 Time at Bristol City, Nottingham Forest’s VAR controversy FA Cup Semi Finals & Ten Hag.
26:45 Real Madrid vs Man City, Fixture pile up, FA Cup replays & Marc White.
35:20 Championship gap, Leicester’s season & Jamie Vardy.
46:33 Time at Watford, Hull, Derby & Sheffield Wednesday’s survival chance.
57:44 De Zerbi’s future, Scouting players & Nigel’s best ever signing.
1:09:45 Alex Scott & Antoine Semenyo’s potential & Getting attacked by a pack of dogs.

[@Tipps72]

Very much sounds like how we (majority of Bristol City supporters) believed it had happened & didn’t sit well with the majority of us!! The club haven’t come out of this looking particularly good in my opinion. I didn’t agree with how they went about things at the time & this hasn’t help change that opinion. I find it amazing that off the back of the European Super League & clubs coming out to say that they are nothing without fans & then the pandemic where the same babble was wheeled out to then have it announced that it’s my money, it’s my club!! Well you can have your club, it’s clearly nothing to do with the fans anymore Mr Lansdown.

[@matthewdoyle3877]

You wanted him out

[@Tipps72]

@@matthewdoyle3877 I don’t know who you are but I most definitely didn’t want Pearson out but thanks for telling me what I wanted (wrongly).

[@wurzelm743]

Top man Nige and I for one was sorry to see him leave. As he says, success means different things but his mandate was clear. Reduce the wage bill, reduce the squad and work with academy players…some of which were not ready. He done it all VERY well and has laid a solid foundation for us to move forward.

[@carlmason4153]

As a full blown Blade, I really do like Nigel Pearson, I dont think he will get on in todays football, because I get the impression he is not a lick arse, & won't tolerate Big Shots in a dressing room. This is why I like him. Again maybe I am wrong , but I feel he's old School regards Principles & how players should conduct themselves etc etc etc. I watched him as a player at Hillsbro, again a no nonsense type of player (as it was in them days). Dont feel he would have lasted 2 minutes at Hillsbro as gaffer, he'd have upset too many, but I do genuinely believe he is a good Football Manager, Good Luck Nigel.

[@locopal5]

You're a top man Nige. Thank you for all the work you've done at BCFC, the last few years. Liam will reap those rewards, of course, but a good percentage of those will be yours. Hope you get back into football management as soon as you feel ready to do so! All the best.

[@bobbylostandfound]

Nigel was an asset to Bristol city and a great man around the city. Thanks for your service Nigel and sorry you were treated how you were- I genuinely look forward to you taking a new job and beating us down Ashton gate!

[@cityladtv]

I don't know about beating that's to far, but know what you mean

[@brianconcannon1410]

D4d

[@TheEnglishCad]

Huge affection for Nigel. He built the Leicester team that won the Premier League. He seems to be loved by fans wherever he has worked. Nigel will always be welcome at the King Power…There is only one Nigel Pearson.

[@adam160908]

IMO his greatest managerial feat was saving Leicester from certain relegation with 7 consecutive wins for the last 7 games of the season which paved the way for the winning of the Premier league by Ranieri after he was unfairly sacked.

[@BlueFox99]

He was sacked due to an incident his son was involved in on the pre season trip to Thailand. His son was in our youth team.

[@adam160908]

@@BlueFox99 Thanks i was aware of the reason why he was sacked

[@shamadam1]

If you speak to the Leicester insiders, they will tell you Pearson had as much to do with winning the league as Ranieri did

[@shamadam1]

​@@BlueFox99what was the reason

[@Geokinkladze]

Nige is great to listen to when you want to go to sleep.

[@matthewdoyle3877]

He would knock you out

[@Geokinkladze]

@@matthewdoyle3877 Not sure he's that boring.

[@truthoverlies1820]

😂😂 great reply! ​@@Geokinkladze

[@gabbsdad]

Top bloke is Nige. Always gave us the thumbs up and asked us how we were when we were working up at Bristol City training ground. I think he was just about turning us into a good side. All the best for the future 👍 One thing I’d like to add is the fact that Nige said he was a manager and not a coach. Seems strange, because quite a few of our players improved massively under his management. The players he brought in have improved as well.

[@andrewflynn7821]

Top bloke Nigel is got a lot of respect for Nige

[@benfountain4856]

🦊👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 a very much loved & respected man & manager of men at LCFC. A proper man’s man & footballing man. Always welcome at the KP Nigel! 👍🏻😉

[@Trancemusiclab]

This was a really good one. Nigel is a real character and a man's man.

[@barriepeck643]

I am ashamed as a Bristol City fan how Nigel was treated i and many fans thought he did well in difficult times.

[@piers995]

Nigel Pearson laid the foundations of Leicester's Premiership winning season. He and Shakespeare did so much to build up the coaching side, the sports science, the physio and the quality of the squad. Ranieri did the wisest thing and let them run without changing anything. Wonderful times.

[@paulsmith6224]

I always liked him, straight up and down and no-nonsense sort. I wish him well.

[@cullengibbons9369]

Love Nigel so much. One of my favourite managers and one of the best I've seen in football (the only other I like as much as him is Martin O'Neill)

[@davidadams3408]

As much as I respect Nigel for the job he'd done at Bristol City, I refuse to believe any City fan saw his departure as a surprise

[@garethmorgan7474]

Another great podcast Nat and big sam keep up great work your both doing

[@mrpleasent6038]

A good manager for Bristol city - the fans were sorry to see him go, sorted out the mess he inherited when he arrived and was always honest with the fans about the realities of football.

[@chrismiller6317]

Look at the two penalty controversies at Everton & Wembley and somebody please tell me how 1 was given the other not given they were as close to identical as you can get,great shows as always 👏👏👍👍

[@1980redkremlin]

Natalie did a great job here. If someone is interesting, let them talk! Lots of other presenters take note! Good stuff!

[@josh3306]

Love big nige. A huge part of Leicester’s success in the last decade and one of our greatest ever managers

[@Joe-qw9uh]

There’s only one Nigel Pearson!

[@paulwarner5700]

Enjoyed this Jurassic Park remake, Nigel was great at Southampton and wish he'd stayed on! Hope he gets back in football soon

[@sportsbettingtips-qz5of]

as a derby fan i was disapointed it didn,t work out for nigel, id of liked them to delve further into the reasons why it didn't work, theyr'e was all sorts of rumours when he was suspended, 1 that he had a fight with mel morris in his office and another that he had a fight with tom ince, most likely both untrue

[@larrye3602]

Nigel Pearson. The man behind Leicester City's 2016 triumph

[@bamber7129]

Absolutely brilliant I spent a lot of time with Nigel when I was at West Brom I have great memories and special times staying with him and Nic at there house and when he went to Newcastle. He will always be very special to me ♥️

[@frankedward4556]

Good conversation

[@colingeddes2172]

Ive got alot of time for nige. No nonsense manager, old school, like a dour neil warnock.😊

[@user-fi2db3xp8k]

Nigel is a Leicester legend i wish him all the best.

[@Chris_T-zy6us]

Is Nigel’s chair shorter than the other two’s?

[@Doork674]

Divided opinion at lcfc but he was instrumental in the club's history 🦊💙🔵

[@matthewdoyle3877]

Kept you up prick,

[@Sizeofmndjs]

What a bloke Nige 👑

[@user-jd7hp7ce3l]

Would welcome Nigel at Leeds. Leeds need an English boss.

[@tsundzukashipalana8870]

Surprisingly interesting

[@Dantianblue]

Carlisle fan. Never forget walking out of the paddock looking round the ground that had seen the team draw 3-3 with Roma, and beat Spurs to go top of the 1st division 25 years previous, and thinking it was non league ahead, then going apeshit when Jimmy Glass scored. Couldnt believe it when Knighton sold Tony Caig the only keeper for a derisory fee but the rest is history. Nigel Pearson was treated shabbily really and the following season, the team had another narrow escape though less dramatically.

[@Family-Tournaments]

It is like my team millwall we haven't had a penalty at home since October 16th 2021 jed Wallace no 1 like us we don't care is a true fact great pod as always

[@leethistlethwaite4381]

Yes he's old skool, including the indulgence of a drink or ten, but so what, thats in his own time, on the sidelines he's a model professional and demands the same in return, a great captain at my beloved Boro,

[@ebutlink]

Why am I in the second team Boss, because we do not have a second team

[@Nick-kt4ub]

Great at lcfc Nigel , championship, and league one winner, build team that won premier League

[@scottm443]

What a bizarre tangent Sam goes off on. Started talking about VAR and Stuart Atwell and ended up with Ten Hags future all in one statement. Nigel Pearson has been a good manager over the years. Some strange antics with journalists, but players always seemed to enjoy playing for him.

[@PaulDonovan5]

Jesus Nigel take a breathe mate lol. Keep up the good work 👍🏼

[@leeevans9654]

"When we get paid off" and there we have it.

[@chrismiller6317]

De Zerbi is at his level at Brighton

[@j_ames1010]

Try get Andy carrol on

[@CB-pu9pr]

So much love for Big Nige, always be a part of LCFC

[@thepriest71]

like yumean

[@mrc8985]

Funny how the side view of Nigel's body reveals he has a very similar physique to that of an ostrich. You are what you eat. Or in this case... "You are what you speak".

[@sharkymoon422]

Ok ostrich

[@mrc8985]

@@sharkymoon422 Ok monkey

[@juanitoingles9853]

Atkinson had gone when Wednesday were in the upper reaches of the Premier League. He left to go to Aston Villa at the end of the promotion season 1992/93 (having said there was no way he would - so managers aren't always saints, eh?!). Allardyce knows nothing about the Darren Moore situation so should keep his opinions to himself. IF it's true Moore insisted on a three year contract and massive wage rise (which he has never denied) then the Chairman had no option.

[@captaingoose9872]

Love big Nige. Very underrated manager.

[@kmurphy994]

Ostrich

[@Reesycle]

He was sacked because the club were 18th (or thereabouts)in the league after 2 years in the job.

[@PD-jj4fo]

Pearson is smaller than I expected him to be

[@Willsandbells]

Such an angry man. Zero eye contact but a great player.

[@eoliver437]

surely ask him about his very strange relationship with the media.

[@davidlawrencegraham6722]

hes a bell end with anyone that asks him difficult questions always had an attitude problem comes across that way anyway

[@MarkPitsmoorOwl]

He played in a brilliant Sheffield Wednesday team 3 Major Cup Finals-Europe ect Early 1990s RonAtkinson Trevor Francis as manager very good Team they had

[@user-my2vt5vn3b]

2 vanity projects.

[@AP-vp7wv]

I think Nigel will hopefully be back at Leicester, 3rd time... the last he was sacked was mental. I respect that he stood up for his son, clearly honorable, but his son was an idiot for putting him in that position. Past is the past and they should get him when the time is right.

[@jasonlakeland3942]

Sam doesn’t know how to dress does he 😂😂😂😂

[@chrisclarke8451]

Natalie has the demeanour of a barmaid waiting for the end of her shift, having to entertain two dull regulars

[@robertlangley1664]

Well don’t listen

[@truthoverlies1820]

She's far too lovely for these 2 dullards

[@hughjanus2020]

Is Nige an ostrich?

[@Xycocb]

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

[@MarkPitsmoorOwl]

And Sheffield Wednesday let Vardy go saying he was to small as he was at Sheffield Wednesday as a boy he’s from Sheffield 🤔🤷🏼‍♂️🤦

[@markmartinengo945]

Jeez nigel is well named 🥱 God that guy is hard work

[@David-bs6fq]

not sure of need to act as if you’ve just met up again that day. We are all aware it’s for the show but know you’ve been chatting for a couple of hours already. Just saying!! 🤪

[@MarkPitsmoorOwl]

( This is a very true story & anyone from SHEFFIELD will know I’m right ) With that im saying as it’s so true about him ) So he was the Captain for Sheffield in the early 1990s he played in the team who came 3rd in old first division unqualified for Europe he WON the League Cup with Sheffield Wednesday lifting the Cup up at Wembley as captain Then both major finals in 1993 again with Sheffield Wednesday Then yrs later SWFC have gone through very very bad times He was offered the job I believe but because he lives in Sheffield He said he doesn’t want the job just in case it went wrong he didn’t want Stick in Sheffield were he lives & as done for Decades So I’m sorry I’ve lost respect for him as Sheffield peo after woi comes not had given him that hard a time if things had got that bad So he’s not a Real owl for me because he could have tryed to help us in our time of need But he never did Sorry Respect Lost Nigel Pearson Thankgod we’ve got Danny Rohl a lot better manager From Sheffield SWFC family 💙👍👊

[@abdullahkaaki9853]

Great manager ..

[@MarkPitsmoorOwl]

SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY do a Massive KOP they have great fans and let’s be totally honest Fanbase WISE they are Premier League It’s one of England’s Biggest Cities huge BOXING 🥊 City to Great City Sheffield

[@adamginger32]

Lcfc legend 🦊

[@CJ70-]

Fell asleep on this one!

[@garyclay9812]

He won the title or at least built the team that succeeded that year

[@Coolagreen16]

They both (not her) come across as very privileged. Sam is clearly money minded. He got lucky in life, that's all.

[@truthoverlies1820]

What do u mean they come across as very privileged?

[@Coolagreen16]

@@truthoverlies1820 look up the word privileged mate.

[@truthoverlies1820]

@@Coolagreen16 look up the word concupiscence mate..I know what it means ffs..I just dont understand your point..Pearson is a boring, arrogant bully imo..maybe u meant arrogant?

[@martyndavis5291]

These two could send a glass eye to sleep.

[@ricksterk7014]

Has he been tasted for brain injury? It's not normal how he is talking

[@liamkearns4035]

Pearson got sacked at city because he is a piss head. Got caught many times near Bristol in a pub in the week pissed up. He went to rehab but the club claimed he wasn’t very well and ill(which he was). can’t believe he is angry at city for sacking him

[@rossij8]

Haha old bollox rumour

[@liamkearns4035]

@@rossij8 not bollox mate, it’s the truth, ask anyone in and around city and they’ll tell you the same thing

[@rossij8]

@@liamkearns4035 I know it’s crap mate because I know one of his mates pretty well

[@user-jd7hp7ce3l]

How would you spend your wages?

[@vo4068]

Sorry Guys a bit boring, nothing particularly funny or no great stories, ie. banter, confrontations, etc. I had to laugh when he quickly added about “women referees, was he frightened of being cancelled by the woke lot, I wonder!

[@gavinwatters1293]

Nigel comes across as an appallingly arrogant character. Judging by his demeanour in this interview, it's hardly surprising he has so many issues with club hierarchies.

[@deletebilderberg]

Such an uninspiring, boring man.

[@shaneclarke1514]

Only managed half of this week's podcast. He comes across as a bell and it was all a bit flat and mundane

[@john36riv1]

Wow, slow, boring and monotone….. I lasted it out 10 minutes

[@user-jd7hp7ce3l]

Because you want gossip not truths. Tippy tappy is not for you

[@john36riv1]

This is a great podcast, Nigel Pearson Isnt able to put one cohesive sentence together. Get to the point, it’s so much more interesting to the listener……

[@truthoverlies1820]

Nigel..nothing but a bully

[@stuartmcgowan8680]

🤔 They have some good guests on here but it's always ruined by her stupid air head remarks! Don't know if she's just here for box ticking but it would be a lot better podcast if it was one to one or another ex player! Just think she ruins it!

[@joeperrin3217]

Nigel Pearson is an absolute 🔔🔚

[@user-jd7hp7ce3l]

Successful one though

[@joeperrin3217]

@@user-jd7hp7ce3l not really

[@joeperrin3217]

@@user-jd7hp7ce3l not really