BBC SPORT | FOOTBALL | Pearce to hang up boots

As captain of Nottingham Forest, Stuart Pearce leads his team out for the 1991 FA Cup final

Forest take an early lead in the 1991 FA Cup final through a trademark Stuart Pearce free-kick

Pearce made the England number three shirt his own for over eight years.

He is awarded an MBE in 1999 for his services to football and the support of various charities

After leaving Nottingham Forest Pearce continues to play in the top-flight with Newcastle and then West Ham

Pearce brings with him a wealth of experience, he plays at left-back, centre-back and wing-back for West Ham

Still calling the shots until the end, Pearce is expected to take on a coaching role with Manchester City

Stuart Pearce lifts the trophy as Manchester City are named Divison One champions, then says an emotional farewell to fans


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