Jason Pearce

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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Other people". Template:Use British English Template:Use dmy dates Template:Infobox football biography Jason Daniel Pearce (born 6 December 1987) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender. He was previously the captain of Portsmouth, AFC Bournemouth, Leeds United and Charlton Athletic. He is currently senior professional development phase lead coach at Charlton Athletic.

Playing career

Portsmouth

Having joined Portsmouth as an apprentice in 2004, Pearce rose through the ranks.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". His professionalism despite his tender years earned him his first pro-contract in June 2006.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". After a spell on loan at Bognor Regis Town during the first half of the 2006–07 season,[1] he joined Woking on a one-month loan in January 2007.[2]

AFC Bournemouth

On 9 August 2007, Pearce joined AFC Bournemouth on a two-year contract.[3] He helped get Bournemouth promoted to League One from League Two during the 2009–10 season.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". On 4 January 2010, Pearce replaced Danny Hollands as first team captain, in a new-look structure that saw veteran striker Steve Fletcher become club captain.[4]

During the 2010–11 season, Pearce led the club to the League One playoffs, however his involvement in the playoffs saw him sent off in extra time for a foul on Kevin Kilbane in the semi-final second leg against Huddersfield Town as Bournemouth were knocked out on penalties and as a result unable to gain a back to back promotion.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Pearce received Bournemouth's Player of the Year Award for the 2010–11 season.[5]

Return to Portsmouth

Pearce was sold back to his old club Portsmouth on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee, reported to be in the region of £300,000, up to £600,000, on 24 June 2011.[6] Pearce joined his new club alongside David Norris when the first team came back from absence on 1 July. After being suspended for the first three games of the season due to a red card in his last game for Bournemouth, Pearce made his debut on 16 August 2011, against Reading, playing as a centre-back. With Portsmouth in financial turmoil he was subject to a bid from Ipswich Town in January 2012, however he said he wanted to stay at Portsmouth under new manager Michael Appleton.[7] When captain Liam Lawrence was loaned to Cardiff City, on 3 March 2012, Pearce was named as the new permanent captain of Portsmouth. He took over the captain's armband in the Championship match against Middlesbrough in a 3–1 loss which could have possibly been the club's last match in existence. This was too much for the 24-year-old captain who was reduced to tears at the end of the 90 minutes. At the end of the 2011–12 season, Portsmouth were relegated to League One, due to the financial problems at the club it was announced that Pearce would have to be sold to raise funds for the club.[8] In April 2012, at the end of season awards, Pearce won seven out of the nine available supporters awards.[9]

Leeds United

On 4 May 2012, Pearce signed for Leeds United for an undisclosed fee on a four-year contract, becoming the club's first signing of the summer transfer window.[10][11] Leeds manager Neil Warnock revealed that he tried previously to sign him while he was at Queens Park Rangers and also tried sign him on loan in March, after he had joined Leeds.[12] Following his transfer, Portsmouth administrator Trevor Birch defended the cut-price deal which saw him join Leeds as he explained that such measures are necessary to keep relegated Pompey afloat.[13] Pearce made his competitive début for Leeds in the first game of the season against Shrewsbury Town in the League Cup on 11 August.[14] Pearce made his league debut for Leeds their 1–0 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers. He put in an impressive performance and received the man of the match award.[15] With regular captain Lee Peltier out injured, Pearce was named captain for Leeds' 2–1 League Cup victory against Premiership side Everton on 25 September. Pearce also picked up a head injury in the same game which required stitches.[16] Pearce received a straight red card against Watford on 10 November, the red card would result in a three-match ban.[17] After his red card, Leeds signed Alan Tate to cover Pearce's absence, however due to Tate's form, Pearce lost his place in the side upon return from suspension.[18] Following the arrival of Brian McDermott as manager and initially an injury to captain Lee Peltier. Pearce finished the season as the regular central defensive partner to Tom Lees.

He scored his first goal for the club on 5 October, in a 3–1 defeat against Derby County.[19] Pearce was awarded the man of the match award against Queens Park Rangers on 1 March 2014 in a 1–1 draw, up to this point in the season, Pearce had played every single minute of the 2013/14 season for Leeds with a string of impressive individual performances.[20] Pearce, missed the following game against Bolton Wanderers on 8 March as his partner gave birth to their first child on 7 March. On 3 May, At the club's annual awards ceremony, Pearce finished runner up to winner Ross McCormack in the Fans Player of the Year award.[21]

After the sale of club captain Ross McCormack, on 9 August 2014, Pearce was named as the new club Captain against Millwall.[22] In November 2014, Pearce was replaced as captain by Stephen Warnock, with Warnock replaced as captain by Liam Cooper following his sale to Derby County in January 2015.[23]

Wigan Athletic

On 30 January 2015, Pearce signed for Wigan Athletic for an undisclosed fee, reported to be £300,000, on a "long-term" contract.[24][25]

Charlton Athletic

On 4 August 2016, Pearce joined League One club Charlton Athletic on an undisclosed fee.[26] He scored his first goal for Charlton in a 3–0 win over Gillingham on 17 April 2017.[27]

On 22 June 2021, Pearce extended his contract at the club for a further year.[28]

On 10 May 2022, it was confirmed that Pearce would leave Charlton Athletic as a player when his contract expired. He was, however, offered a contract in a non-playing capacity.[29] On 17 June 2022, it was confirmed that Pearce had retired and taken up the role of U18s Academy Coach.[30]

Management career

Charlton Athletic

On 27 August 2023, it was announced that Pearce would take interim charge of the Charlton Athletic first-team while the club looked for a new manager to replace Dean Holden.[31]

On 24 January 2024, it was announced that Pearce would be interim assistant head coach to Curtis Fleming following the departure of Michael Appleton.[32]

Career statistics

As a player

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Portsmouth 2006–07[33] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 – – 0 0
Bognor Regis (loan) 2006–07 Conference South 12 1 2 0 – – 1[lower-alpha 1] 0 15 1
Woking (loan) 2006–07[33] Conference Premier 18 1 0 0 – – 0 0 18 1
AFC Bournemouth 2007–08[34] League One 33 1 3 0 1 0 1[lower-alpha 2] 0 38 1
2008–09[35] League Two 44 2 3 1 1 0 3[lower-alpha 3] 0 51 3
2009–10[36] League Two 39 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 42 1
2010–11[37] League One 46 3 2 0 1 0 3[lower-alpha 4] 0 52 3
Total 162 7 10 1 4 0 7 0 183 8
Portsmouth 2011–12[38] Championship 43 2 1 0 0 0 – – 44 2
Leeds United 2012–13[39] Championship 33 0 3 0 5 0 – – 41 0
2013–14[40] Championship 45 2 1 0 3 0 – – 49 2
2014–15[41] Championship 21 0 0 0 2 0 – – 23 0
Total 99 2 4 0 10 0 0 0 113 2
Wigan Athletic 2014–15[41] Championship 16 2 0 0 – – – – 16 2
2015–16[42] League One 31 2 0 0 0 0 2[lower-alpha 5] 0 33 2
Total 47 4 0 0 0 0 2 0 49 4
Charlton Athletic 2016–17[43] League One 23 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 24 1
2017–18[44] League One 25 2 0 0 1 0 3[lower-alpha 6] 0 29 2
2018–19[45] League One 26 2 0 0 0 0 2[lower-alpha 7] 0 28 2
2019–20[46] Championship 39 1 0 0 0 0 – – 39 1
2020–21[47] League One 26 0 0 0 0 0 1[lower-alpha 8] 0 27 0
2021–22[48] League One 23 0 1 0 1 0 3[lower-alpha 9] 1 28 1
Total 162 6 2 0 2 0 9 1 175 7
Career total 543 23 19 1 16 0 19 1 597 25

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As a manager

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Managerial record by team and tenure
Team From To Record
P W D L Win %
Charlton Athletic (caretaker)[49] 27 August 2023 8 September 2023

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Total

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Honours

Wigan Athletic

Charlton Athletic

Individual

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