Is this the reason David Beckham bought his new Cotswolds home?

Is this what swung the deal for David and Victoria Beckham when deciding on their new Cotswolds mansion?

The 40-year-old retired footballer - who is nicknamed 'Goldenballs' by those close to him - is believed to have been won over by the name of this local boozer...

The Golden Ball Inn is a few minutes walk away from the £27 million Grade II-listed estate they've reportedly bought in Gloucestershire.

Something tells us the landlords are going to have a fruitful Christmas...