Pearce hospitalised following a medical emergency aboard a flight.

Stuart Pearce is currently in “great spirits.” This is after experiencing a medical emergency during a flight. Talksport commentator Sam Matterface reported the news. The former England defender was on a Virgin Atlantic flight from Las Vegas to London. He fell ill last Sunday. Because the situation was serious, the flight was diverted to St John’s, Canada. Pearce received immediate medical treatment from onboard staff and trained passengers. He is now recovering in the hospital.While covering Nottingham Forest’s Premier League match against Manchester City, Talksport provided an update on Pearce’s condition. It’s worth noting that he has strong ties to both clubs, having played for and managed them. The City Ground showed its support with a moment of applause after three minutes. This honored the number he wore throughout his career. A message on the stadium screens read: “Get well soon Stuart.” Nottingham Forest also shared a post on X, referencing his nickname “Psycho” alongside a love heart.Matterface stated with confidence after speaking to Pearce on Friday, “He was in great spirits. While he isn’t fully recovered yet, he’s in the right place receiving the necessary care.” Pearce did express disappointment. He had to cancel various commitments. These included a highly anticipated Mumford and Sons concert next Wednesday.Presenter Reshmin Choudhury reinforced the sentiment by stating, “We unequivocally send our best wishes to him, his partner, and all family members from everyone at Talksport. We look forward to his comeback when he’s ready.”

Pearce had recently enjoyed the Super League game between Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves, held in Las Vegas on March 1.A Virgin Atlantic spokesperson confirmed, “Due to an unwell customer onboard, VS156 flying from Las Vegas to London Heathrow on March 2 was diverted to St John’s International Airport, Canada, where medical services were waiting. The safety and wellbeing of our customers and crew are our top priority, and we sincerely apologize for the delay in our customers’ journey.”

Throughout his illustrious playing career, Pearce made a significant impact at Forest, along with notable stints at Coventry, West Ham, and Newcastle United. He also had a season at Manchester City before successfully retiring in 2002.

With 78 international caps for England, Pearce served as the caretaker manager of the national team for one game in 2012. He infamously missed a penalty in England’s 1990 World Cup semi-final shootout against West Germany. However, he redeemed himself with a successful spot-kick during England’s Euro 96 quarter-final triumph over Spain at Wembley, which sparked an emotional and unforgettable celebration. He also scored in the semi-final shootout loss to Germany.

Beyond playing, Pearce has managed teams such as Manchester City, England Under-21s, and Forest. He also led the Team GB men’s side during the London 2012 Olympics. His most recent role was as first-team coach at West Ham, a position he exited in May 2022.