The League Paper

PEARSON NOT TOO DOWNHEARTED AFTER DEFEAT

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The LeaguePaper Team
16 April 2023

BRISTOL CITY manager Nigel Pearson reflected on the tiny moments that often make the difference in the Championship after watching Nahki Wells strike the Watford woodwork twice in the second half. He said: “We played well, we created lots of opportunities. The problem is we couldn’t take them today.
“We made the keeper work, he made some good saves, it just didn’t turn out the way we wanted, but it wasn’t through a lack of effort. We played some patient football and some good football.
“I don’t have too many complaints today. We want t...

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