Fulham hoping to name Nigel Pearson as their new manager
Thursday 19 November 2015 09:39, UK
Fulham are trying to install first-choice candidate Nigel Pearson as their new head coach before the weekend, according to Sky sources.
The former Leicester boss has been top of the Sky Bet Championship club's shortlist since Kit Symons was sacked 10 days ago and they have stepped up talks this week.
But the Whites are also preparing to let Alan Curbishley, who has been conducting first-team training since Symons' departure, take charge of the team at MK Dons on Saturday.
Curbishley could be in the dugout even if a new manager is installed on Thursday or Friday, if it is decided the team is better prepared because of the work he has done over the international break.
It is understood that Curbishley, the former Charlton and West Ham boss, wants the Fulham head coach job full-time, but the club are reluctant to give it to a man who has been out of football management for over seven years.
Fulham also have a number of other possible candidates including Reading manager Steve Clarke and Exeter boss Paul Tisdale.
The Whites also spoke to ex-Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert, but he opted to join Championship rivals Blackburn on Sunday.
