Guest Coubury Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 http://editorial.jpress.co.uk/web/Upload/SGJJ//TH1_2752008397.jpg Ex-Toon star leaves MOTD and turns to God FORMER Newcastle United midfielder Gavin Peacock is heading to Canada to study for a career in the church. The BBC pundit, who also played for Chelsea, will start his new life at the end of Euro 2008. After finishing work at the tournament, the 40-year-old will emigrate with his wife and two children to Calgary, to begin a three-year Masters course in Divinity at Ambrose Seminary, a leading theological college. Football Forum > > Click here to join our Football Forum and have your say on this story and read the other posts Peacock will become a pastor, vicar or minister, depending on which denomination he chooses to follow. Since last September, he has studied for a BA in Theology at Ridley Hall, a college in Cambridge that trains future ministers. A Christian since the age of 19, he has preached at his Anglican church in Kent and this year he has combined his football broadcasting duties with presenting Songs of Praise. Fair Play to him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrette Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Slow news day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieMandias Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Fair Play to him Why? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Coubury Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 What the fuck do you mean why? wouldn't be my cup of tea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edd Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 If it gets him off MOTD he can become the next L. Ron Hubbard for all I care. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Loved Peacock when he was here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieMandias Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 What the fuck do you mean why? Why the fuck do you fucking say "fair fucking play"? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 What the f*** do you mean why? Why the f*** do you f***ing say "fair f***ing play"? That's what i was wondering, it's not like he's becoming a nurse or something truly useful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Get Haz on here..quick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. TC Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Get Haz on here..quick Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.......................... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UV Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkwdavis2001 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 fair play to him? Must admit, when I saw the headline I thought Shearer - but he wouldn't need to turn to god, he already is Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 next David Icke TBH. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LucaAltieri Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 http://editorial.jpress.co.uk/web/Upload/SGJJ//TH1_2752008397.jpg Ex-Toon star leaves MOTD and turns to God FORMER Newcastle United midfielder Gavin Peacock is heading to Canada to study for a career in the church. The BBC pundit, who also played for Chelsea, will start his new life at the end of Euro 2008. After finishing work at the tournament, the 40-year-old will emigrate with his wife and two children to Calgary, to begin a three-year Masters course in Divinity at Ambrose Seminary, a leading theological college. Football Forum > > Click here to join our Football Forum and have your say on this story and read the other posts Peacock will become a pastor, vicar or minister, depending on which denomination he chooses to follow. Since last September, he has studied for a BA in Theology at Ridley Hall, a college in Cambridge that trains future ministers. A Christian since the age of 19, he has preached at his Anglican church in Kent and this year he has combined his football broadcasting duties with presenting Songs of Praise. Fair Play to him A master in knowing the unknowable. Surprised it only takes three years, tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sam Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Yep, and he'll be teaching people that from now on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 He was about the only decent pundit on FootyFocus/Score, for God's sake. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydazzla Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 he deserves to burn in hell for sporting such ridiculous facial hair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 He always seemed to know his stuff when he was on tv back in Asia (though I think he was still here in England, but on tv in Asia, if you know what I mean). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
womblemaster Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 of the pundits on motd he waas one of the more sensible ones. His delivery was often a bit bland though. guess he feels he has more important work to do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest teepee Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 jesus... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jawesome Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Faggot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Sod off you haters. He has been a Christian for years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 'h8rs' would have been better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cfhpantera27 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 i remember being made go to sunday school as a kid and in the christian magazine thingy they gave out, it had a column wrote by Peacock.. how do i remember stuff like that and not remember what happened yesterday ffs!? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elbee909 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 So he spends all his career making a fair bit of money. Then suddenly discovers religion. My, what sacrifice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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