Stuart Pearce

David Beckham carried the Olympic torch in May during the relay through England
Beckham, shown here in Lisbon in 2004, has represented England many times on the international stage
David Beckham carried the Olympic torch in May during the relay through England
Beckham, shown here in Lisbon in 2004, has represented England many times on the international stage
David Beckham carried the Olympic torch in May during the relay through England
GB Olympic team manager Stuart Pearce says his team's warm up match against Brazil "should be a terrific occasion"
Stuart Pearce (pictured) has been England's temporary coach since Fabio Capello's resignation in February
It seems likely Beckham, 37 next month, will be one of the over-age players in what is primarily an Under-23 tournament
Pearce has indicated a willingness to lead England at the Euros if a permanent successor is not found
England's goalkeeping coach Ray Clemence (L) and midfielder Steven Gerrard (R) during a training session
England caretaker manager Stuart Pearce (C) attends a training session
England caretaker manager Stuart Pearce
England caretaker manager Stuart Pearce attends a training session
England's interim football manager Stuart Pearce (R) supervises training
England goalkeeper Joe Hart speaks during a press conference ahead of England's forthcoming international friendly
Johnson is the fifth player to withdraw from caretaker coach Stuart Pearce's squad
Pearce is managing England following the shock resignation of Fabio Capello
James Milner (pictured) has played under Sutart Pearce with the Under-21s
Stuart Pearce at the UEFA Under-21 European Championship in June 2011
Stuart Pearce and Fabio Capello (R) during a team training session in 2010

Ferguson slams FA over Jones shingles revelation

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson on Friday criticised the Football Association for breach of confidentiality after England under-21 coach Stuart Pearce revealed that Phil Jones had shingles.
 

Jones not fazed by England demotion -- Ferguson

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has no issues with Phil Jones dropping into the England under-21 squad, but admits players can sometimes struggle with the demotion.
 

Ferdinand blasts 'not serious' UEFA in Serbia row

Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand accused UEFA of not taking racism seriously after Serbia were fined 80,000 euros following an under-21 match in which England players claimed they were racially abused.
 

Britain pay penalty as Olympic football dream ends

Great Britain's first men's Olympic football tournament for more than 50 years ended in familiar fashion with an Englishman missing a penalty as they lost a shoot-out against South Korea on Saturday.
 

Britain through to football quarter-finals

Hosts Great Britain won through to the Olympic men's football quarter-finals after Daniel Sturridge's goal secured a 1-0 win over Uruguay at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium on Wednesday.
 

Football giants Spain crash out of Games

Spain's bid to add Olympic gold to their world and European titles ended in failure on Sunday with a shock 1-0 loss to Honduras.
 

BOA chief says Blatter wrong to talk of Bale 'ban'

Gareth Bale's return from injury was welcomed by the head of the British Olympic Association as he rejected suggestions from FIFA chief Sepp Blatter the winger risked a ban by playing for Tottenham during London 2012.
 

British footballers battling apathy

Britain's footballers are battling widespread apathy about their Olympic campaign -- but coach Stuart Pearce is convinced it will turn around as soon as the action starts on Thursday.
 

Blatter warns 'injured' Bale of ban threat

Gareth Bale risks being banned for playing for Tottenham while the Olympics are in progress -- but only if England's Football Association submits a formal complaint, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said Wednesday.
 

Expectation builds as London Olympics get set to kick off

The Olympics start Wednesday, two days before the opening ceremony as Britain's women footballers kick off the Games, but commuters in London suffered delays as reserved road lanes came into operation.
 

Beckham to feature in opening ceremony

David Beckham has confirmed he will take part in Friday's Olympics opening ceremony following his shock snub from Britain's football team, it was reported Wednesday.
 

Sturridge grateful for GB football patience

Great Britain football striker Daniel Sturridge thanked manager Stuart Pearce on Saturday for keeping his Olympic hopes alive after his Games chances appeared to have been ended by illness.
 

Woodward wants GB football team at future Games

Sir Clive Woodward wants the Great Britain football team to compete at future Olympic Games despite internal opposition to their involvement at London 2012.
 

Sturridge waits on Olympic verdict after illness

Great Britain and Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge will discover after Friday's friendly against Brazil if his Olympic dream has been shattered by a meningitis scare.
 

Apathy and Brazil to test GB football team

The team that many of their compatriots didn't want will return in public after decades of unmourned absence Friday without their biggest star and against one of the favourites for an Olympic football tournament where tickets are being withdrawn.
 

Giggs wants Team GB to go beyond London

Ryan Giggs wants the Great Britain football team to continue beyond the London 2012 Olympic Games.
 

Giggs to captain UK football team at London 2012

Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs was on Sunday named as captain of the British football team at the London Olympics.
 

Rogge backs Beckham Olympic snub

International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge supported the decision to omit David Beckham from the British football squad at the London Olympics in comments to CNN on Wednesday.
 

Beckham's absence allows young stars to shine

David Beckham's shock absence from the Olympic football tournament has provoked a storm of controversy, but Stuart Pearce's decision to axe the aging star means the young prodigies of Brazil, Spain and Britain will take their rightful place in the spotlight.
 

Chelsea confirm Sturridge meningitis

Chelsea confirmed Wednesday that Daniel Sturridge is suffering from viral meningitis but the striker could yet recover in time to play for Britain in the Olympics.
 

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Stuart Pearce
Stuart Pearce
Personal information
Full nameStuart Pearce
Date of birth24 April 1962 (1962-04-24) (age 47)
Place of birth   Hammersmith, England
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Playing positionDefender (retired)
Club information
Current clubEngland U21 (Manager)
Senior career1
YearsClubApp (Gls)*
1978–1983
1983–1985
1985–1997
1997–1999
1999–2001
2001–2002
Wealdstone
Coventry City
Nottingham Forest
Newcastle United
West Ham United
Manchester City
Total
176 (10)
052 0(4)
401 (63)
037 0(1)
042 0(2)
038 0(3)
746 (83)   
National team
1987–1999England078 0(5)
Teams managed
1996–1997
2005–2007
2007–
Nottingham Forest (caretaker)
Manchester City
England U21

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only.
* Appearances (Goals)