That was back in 1990 and he played 117 games for the Toon scoring 43 goals in a fantastic three year spell.Ex-Toon Midfielder Finds A New Career In The Church!
That was back in 1990 and he played 117 games for the Toon scoring 43 goals in a fantastic three year spell.A superb little midfield dynamo who became a very popular figure who was signed from Bournemouth in a deal that took Wayne Fereday the other way.
The end of Euro 2008 will mark the beginning of a new life for Peacock, as he calls time on his career as a BBC pundit by moving to Canada to study religion in preparation for a career in the church.
After finishing work at the tournament in Austria and Switzerland next month, the 40-year-old will emigrate with his wife and two children to Calgary in July to begin a three-year Masters course in Divinity at Ambrose Seminary, a leading theological college.
Peacock will become a pastor, vicar or minister, depending on which denomination he chooses to follow.
He once hosted a Bible study group for footballers.
A frequent speaker at church events, he has preached at his Anglican church in Kent and this year he has combined his football broadcasting duties with presenting Songs of Praise.
His moment of fame was probably when he hit the bar as Chelsea lost to Manchester United in the FA Cup Final.