Pearson picks up manager prize

Foxes chief rewarded for unbeaten start

Last updated: 4th September 2008

Nigel Pearson Southampton

Pearson: August winner

Leicester boss Nigel Pearson has won the League One Manager of the Month award for August.

Pearson, who took charge at the Walkers Stadium in the summer, beat Oldham boss John Sheridan, Carlisle chief John Ward and Brighton manager Micky Adams to the prize.

The Foxes have made a superb start to life in League One and currently lead the table on goal difference from Oldham.

Leicester remain unbeaten in League One after winning three of their opening four games.

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