Pearson takes over at Tigers

Hull City have appointed Nigel Pearson as their new manager, the club announced Tuesday.

The Tigers, relegated from the English Premier League last season, have brought the 46-year-old Pearson to the KC Stadium from Leicester, whom he steered into last term’s second-tier Championship playoffs.

Pearson has joined on a three-year contract, having replaced caretaker boss Iain Dowie.

Midway through last season Dowie was brought in after Phil Brown, who was placed on gardening leave, and was subsequently dismissed following the club’s relegation

Hull’s head of football operations Adam Pearson said: “We are delighted to welcome a manager of Nigel’s experience and calibre to the club.

“We feel it’s a real coup for Hull City and that Nigel is the best man to mould the existing squad into a competitive Championship team.

“Nigel had two outstanding seasons at Leicester City and I feel sure this experience and winning formula will ensure the very best chance of bringing success back to the club.”