Choosing the Cotswolds wasn't random. Pearce wanted to be close to London for his punditry work with Sky Sports and talkSPORT, but far enough to escape the noise. The Cotswolds offers a perfect 90-minute train ride into Paddington.
It also places him within an hour of the St George's Park national football centre in Burton-upon-Trent. As a former coach for the England U21s, proximity to that facility is a professional lifeline. He can be on the training ground quickly when called upon.
Property prices here average around £600,000, but Pearce’s home, with its sprawling land, is likely worth much more. For context, the area is also home to football royalty like David Beckham (occasionally) and rugby icons. It is a posh locker room for retired athletes.
Fun Fact: The Garden Shed Shrine
Rumour has it that Pearce keeps a garden shed that is essentially a museum. Inside, you will find framed images of his 78 England caps, his Italia ’90 kit, and a signed picture of Brian Clough. It is his personal fortress of solitude.
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He has admitted in interviews that he sometimes goes there to sit alone and reflect on his career. This shed is the Cotswolds equivalent of a man cave, but with more trophies than a football trophy cabinet. It is both charming and slightly intimidating.
When not in the garden, Pearce can be found cycling the quiet country lanes of Gloucestershire. He is a lycra warrior now, clocking up miles on a carbon-fibre bike, often past the historic Arlington Row cottages in Bibury.
