"Sheffield Wednesday is a big part of my life.." Nigel Pearson ahead of Hillsborough visit
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But Bristol City boss Nigel Pearson feels no split loyalties when it comes to the job in hand this weekend; earning three points for his current side.
The 57-year-old spent some of the best years of his playing career at Hillsborough and is revered by many as the greatest captain the club has ever had.
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Hide AdAsked about his affection for the Owls ahead of Saturday’s clash at S6, Pearson said: “It’s close to home! I live about three miles away.
“Look, Sheffield Wednesday is a big part of my life, it always has been. Both of my kids are Wednesdayites, they’re Sheffield Wednesday supporters.
“I spent seven years as a player there, experienced some good times and some difficult ones too. But I don’t get sentimental about it.
“I’m very professional in how I approach my own career. Every job that I’ve had I’ve always been totally committed to the club I’m at.”
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Hide AdPearson lifted the 1991 Rumbelows Cup for Wednesday and played in the hugely successful following seasons in the Premier League.
“I recognise both my part in Sheffield Wednesday’s past and also Sheffield’ Wednesday’s part in my path,” he said. “It’s still a club I have a lot of fondness for, but I’m working for Bristol City.
“Bristol City’s my current club and I’m a professional, so it’s really about trying to get the right result for us, it’s very straightforward with my work-head on.
“That’s how I approach these things.”