Captain, Leader and Legend are some of the words you would use to describe Whickham captain Ross Peareth.
‘Peasy’ closed the curtain on a stellar career after the Lang Jacks final league game of the season against Kendal Town.
Mr Whickham made an outstanding 421 appearances in 17 years. Marlind Ymeri caught up with Ross to ask him how he is feeling post-retirement.
Q: So firstly, how are you feeling after retiring?
A: “I am feeling good to be honest, I think it might hit me harder when the lads start preseason and I am not there!”
Q: Any chance of a comeback?
A: “No chance haha, I will be there to support the lads as much as I can for sure.”
Q: Who would you say has helped you the most during your career?
A: “Robin Falcus, he was my manager for 10 years. We became good friends, and he gave me the confidence to play in the Northern League.”
Q: What is your favorite memory?
A: “Without a doubt my goal against Brighouse in the FA Vase, I scored a last-minute volley to win us the game, nothing beats that night.”
Q: Who was the best opponent you played against?
A: “Without a shadow of a doubt, Julio Arca top player.”
Q: What advice would you give to yourself now if you were to start your career again?
A: “Do not drink as much beer haha.”
Q: Who was the most important person during your career?
A: “My Dad has been unbelievable for me; he is my best mate. I can count on one hand how many games he has missed. And that goes back from when I started playing football at the age of six.”
Written by Marlind Ymeri
