Gavin Peacock
TV PUNDIT SET TO QUIT FOR THEOLOGY DEGREE
TV football pundit Gavin Peacock will quit his role with the BRC to pursue a career in the church at the conclusion of this summer’s Euro 2008 finals.
The former Chelsea and Newcastle midfielder is emigrating to Canada later year to begin a three-year Masters degree in Divinity at Ambrose Seminary. The 40-year-old will then decide whether to become a pastor, vicar or minister at the end of his studies.
Since last September, Peacock has been studying for a BA in Theology at a college in Cambridge. The TV pundit, who is a regular on Football Focus and Match of the Day 2, has been a Christian since he was 19 and has combined his religious studies during his footballing career.
At QPR, Peacock hosted a Bible study group for footballers. He recently combined his role with hosting Songs of Praise.
