Former Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson has provided an update on his health to supporters on X.
Pearson, who was Leicester manager across two spells between 2008-2010 and 2011-2015, has been out of work since last year after stepping down as Bristol City boss due to health reasons.
In his last few weeks at the Championship club, Pearson was spotted walking with crutches on the touchline.
Now, almost 13 months on from his last job, the two-time-title-winning Foxes legend has opened up on his journey to recovery with fans on X.
Former Leicester boss Nigel Pearson shares huge health update
Since falling ill, Pearson has been quieter than usual on social media, popping up with the odd message here and there to wish past players and managers of his good luck.
But, in an update on his own personal health, Pearson sensationally revealed that he had to learn how to walk again, as well as moments from his personal life.
He said: “I would like to thank all the kind people who have continued to send their support during the last 13 months. I’d like to update you. Learning to walk again has been an incredible challenge. My appreciation of support from family, friends, colleagues, supporters, and medical professionals has been profound.
“Although my prognosis is still uncertain, believe me that positivity and laughter can prove the best medicine as I experienced with old friends from school on a canal narrow boat on my birthday… there is always light somewhere ahead… new possibilities, new challenges.
“Take care of each other, and enjoy a wonderful Christmas with your loved ones.”
Leicester City fans send unwavering messages of support for Nigel Pearson
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a Leicester manager as popular for Nigel Pearson.
Credited for laying the foundations that Leicester lift the Premier League title in the 2015/16 campaign, Pearson rebuilt the club from it’s lowest point.
In his first season in charge, Pearson took the club to the League One title before mounting a play-off charge in their first year back in the second tier.
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A brief spell at Hull City then saw him return to the King Power Stadium where play-off heartbreak, the Championship title and Premier League survival all in the space of a few years cemented his legacy as one of the club’s greatest figures of all time.
On his return to Leicester with Bristol City last season, Pearson was greeted with chants of his name around the ground and in response to his latest post, Foxes fans have sent him messages of support.
“Love you Nige,” wrote one fan.
A second commented: “My love for this man knows no bounds.
“Love you Big Nige. Foxes never quit,” said a third.
This user commented: “Good to hear this Nigel. Wishing you strength and hope for the coming months And you were the best manager we ever had at Leicester City.”