Former England skipper Pearce gave Mark Stimson’s Wembley-bound players an evening they’d never forget when he dropped in on a training session on Thursday.
The Scarborough Athletic striker, who has enjoyed a prolific Non-League career with promotions at Brighouse, Darlington and Farsley Celtic, recently opened up about his own struggles exacerbated by lockdown.
After a three-month hiatus, outdoor organised football training sessions and matches were allowed to recommence from March 29. And whilst there are plenty of challenges plus strict safety protocols in place, it is hugely welcome news for thousands of recreational footballers around the country.
None of its teams have turned out since Christmas, but almost every one voted in favour of a resolution to play competitively again after the Government gave the go-ahead for outdoor grassroots sport to resume.
The Fleet chief was one of the spearheads of the group who put a plan together they hoped would allow them to continue the season and play for promotion to Step 1