Championship

PEARSON REFUSES TO GO ALL SOFT

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The LeaguePaper Team
20 January 2019

CHAMPIONSHIP
By Steve Coombs

PLEDGE: Ben Pearson

PRESTON midfielder Ben Pearson has vowed not to change his tough-tackling style, despite only just returning from a fourmatch ban.
The 24-year-old was sent off against Sheffield Wednesday in December and plans to be as competitive as ever, although he has admitted he may have to be a little more cautious in certain situations.
Pearson said: “Obviously, if I think I can win it I’ll still go for it and I’m not going to change my game for the things that have happened over the past two years.
“I’m just riding on ...

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