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Hull City was managed by Nigel Pearson in 2011. Pearson, a former defender, began his managerial career with Carlisle United in 1999. He later managed Southampton, Leicester City, and Watford before joining Hull City in 2011. Under Pearson's leadership, Hull City achieved promotion to the Premier League in 2013. Pearson left the club in 2016 and has since managed Derby County and Watford again.