The transition from playing to punditry is a well-trodden path in football, and was the one Gavin Peacock initially looked set to master when he hung up his boots in 2002.
The versatile footballer enjoyed a fine 18-year career at the top level, most notably helping Newcastle gain promotion to the Premier League in 1993, and then playing for Chelsea for three years after being signed by Glenn Hoddle.
He was swiftly handed a role with the BBC following retirement, and Peacock regularly appeared on flagship shows including Match of the Day, Football Focus and Score, impressing fans with his knowledge of the game.