Shaun Mark Pearson was born on 28 April 1989 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for EFL League Two side Grimsby Town.
17 Facts About Shaun Pearson
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Shaun Pearson has announced he will be retiring from professional football when his contract ends on the 30th June 2023.
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Shaun Pearson was born in York, North Yorkshire and attended Woodthorpe Primary School, before moving to Norfolk with his family aged 11.
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Shaun Pearson began his career with United Counties Football League side Spalding United.
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Shaun Pearson became one of the club's favoured centre halves in the plans of management duo Rob Scott and Paul Hurst.
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On 27 June 2011 Grimsby made an official bid for Shaun Pearson that was rejected by Boston for being "way too low" under what the club had wanted for the player.
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Shaun Pearson's goal turned out to be the winner as he scored a "thumping header" from a Peter Winn cross in the 56th minute.
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Shaun Pearson ended the season having scored 3 goals in 33 appearances.
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Shaun Pearson was named in the English Football League Team of the Week for the month of January 2017, with his impressive performance against Hartlepool United.
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On 19 May 2017, Shaun Pearson signed for National League side Wrexham on a two-year contract.
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On 4 June 2021, Shaun Pearson re-signed for National League side Grimsby Town on a two year contract.
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Grimsby secured promotion with victory in the play-off final, though Shaun Pearson was an unused substitute at London Stadium.
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On 2 December 2022, Shaun Pearson rejoined former club Boston United on a one-month loan.
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The club announced Shaun Pearson would be remaining with the club and would be part of Paul Hurst's back room staff.
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Hurst went on to say that Shaun Pearson had already began this work and had been helping with scouting reports and academy coaching.
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Shaun Pearson is a supporter of his hometown club York City.
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Shaun Pearson is due to feature alongside Wrexham owners and Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney as well as former team mates Paul Rutherford, Mark Carrington and David Jones.