Psycho: I'm a social worker

Stuart Pearce claims that the skills of a social worker are needed when you become a manager.

Manchester City's caretaker boss is hoping for back-to-back wins when his side travel to Fulham on Saturday after the defeat of Liverpool.

Pearce is still feeling his way in the job following the departure of Kevin Keegan.

"There is a big difference between being on the staff and being in charge," the former England international told the Manchester Evening News.

"You realise from day one you are responsible for a lot of people and for the morale of the club.

"You have to be a social worker to get round all the players and keep everyone onside.

"That's not just those in the team but all the players. The staff have also got to be kept happy.

"Being the figurehead of the club is a very responsible role. It is one I relish."