{"id":18723,"date":"2021-01-06T04:40:16","date_gmt":"2021-01-06T05:40:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=18723"},"modified":"2021-01-06T07:09:17","modified_gmt":"2021-01-06T07:09:17","slug":"texting-scandal-forces-pearce-to-quit-as-skipper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=18723","title":{"rendered":"Texting scandal forces Pearce to quit as skipper"},"content":{"rendered":"

Knights halfback Mitchell Pearce has handed in his captaincy following a racy text scandal involving a club staffer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Daily Telegraph reported today club officials had been told the news of Pearce's decision, and they are preparing to hold a media conference tomorrow morning. That report was confirmed by a Knights media statement soon after.<\/p>\n

\"Mitchell<\/p>\n

According to the Telegraph report Pearce will say he quit the captaincy by choice – rather than being stripped of the responsibility by club officials.<\/p>\n

Knights coach Adam O'Brien is scheduled to attend the media conference to answer any questions regarding leadership at the club.<\/p>\n

Pearce reportedly told club officials he intended to step down and attempt to salvage his relationship with his partner Kristin Scott.<\/p>\n

Pearce was supposed to wed Scott at a 150-person Byron Bay wedding over the Christmas period, before allegations surfaced he had been sending "flirty texts" to a club staffer, who was also in a long-term relationship.<\/p>\n

\"Mitchell<\/p>\n

Pearce told his guests the wedding was called off due to "coronavirus restrictions", but he admitted to some of the boys in the playing group he had been caught out.<\/p>\n

Both Scott and the other woman's partner have reportedly seen the texts between the pair, with the other woman's partner also extremely distressed over the situation.<\/p>\n

Many of the senior playing group is said to be unhappy with Pearce and his actions, with reports a number of them were friends with the woman on staff and her partner.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong><\/em> The Mole: Pearce on the outer at Newcastle over sexting scandal.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Mitchell<\/p>\n

Knights general manager of football Danny Buderus told reporters on Monday Pearce could pay for his actions.<\/p>\n

"It's not acceptable – there's no doubt about that," Buderus said.<\/p>\n

"It's something we're all striving for \u2026 culture. Culture for us is very important; what we stand for is highly important and we need those players to adhere to that.<\/p>\n

"There are standards in all parts of our organisation and that behaviour is not acceptable."<\/p>\n

Buderus confirmed Pearce was in Newcastle but was not present on the Knights' return to pre-season training.<\/p>\n

However, the 31-year-old was due to return to training this week to address the playing group.<\/p>\n

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