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Peter Bonetti |
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Former
Chelsea and England goalkeeper known as ‘The Cat', Peter
went on to coach the Chelsea U21 squad and can
frequently be found in goal for Chelsea in such events
as Football All Stars
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Sir Trevor Brooking: CBE
MBE |
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Trevor
began his footballing apprenticeship with West Ham in
1965 and was to remain with the club for his entire
playing career during which time he received 47 England
caps. He was appointed Director of Football for West Ham
in 2001 and has acted as caretaker manager for the club.
Trevor regularly appears on MOTD and presents for Radio
5 Live. He joined the FA as Director of Football in
2003.
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Jack Charlton: OBE |
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Affectionately known as ‘Big Jack' throughout the game,
Jack is a legend in his own lifetime. A member of the
England 1966 World Cup winning team, he achieved great
success as a player with Leeds Utd and as a manager of
the Republic of Ireland . Jack is one of the finest
raconteurs in the country who's powerful, motivational
and after dinner speeches are in much demand.
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Tommy Docherty |
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Tommy
Docherty is a former Manchester United manager now a
successful after dinner speaker. Famed for his fast
talking, wise cracking style, he is a popular choice at
multinational, corporate, conference dinners and for PAs
alike.
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John Fashanu |
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John
Fashanu began his career as a professional footballer
with Wimbledon and Aston Villa. After his retirement
from the game, John found popularity as a television
presenter on the show Gladiators and is frequently seen
appearing on soccer programmes as a pundit. He currently
hosts the Nigerian version of Deal or No Deal. |
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Paul Gascoigne |
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Paul has
proved his genius on a football pitch at a young age. He
played for several teams at club level including,
Tottenham Hotspur, Everton and Lazio but it is for his
outstanding performances with England that he will best
be remembered. Paul has recently published his life
story.
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Jimmy Greaves |
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One of
the greatest goal scorers of all time, Jimmy played at
club level for Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham Utd,
and AC Milan. He was an England International and member
of the 1966 World Cup winning squad. Following his
playing career, Jimmy has found success in the media and
is an excellent after dinner speaker. |
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Sir Geoff Hurst: MBE |
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Hat
trick hero of the 1966 World Cup Final, Sir Geoff made
his name in club football with West Ham Utd before being
picked for England. He ultimately became assistant coach
to the England National team and then manager of Chelsea
. He is one of the leading speakers on the footballing
circuit.
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Gary Lineker: OBE |
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Gary is
a familiar face on television as a regular presenter of
Match of the Day and Football Focus. Gary is one of
England 's most respected former footballers and is the
second highest goal scorer for his country of all time.
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Gary Mabbut |
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Gary
achieved great success as a footballer while battling in
the face of adversity against diabetes. His story is
truly one of inspiration. During his playing career, he
competed at club level for Tottenham Hotspur and was
also capped for England . He is seen today on various
television soccer programmes as a pundit. |
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Ally McCoist: MBE |
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A
prolific goal scorer for club and country during his
playing career, Ally is now a popular television
personality. Ally was a regular team captain on the quiz A
Question of Sport, he is currently Assistant Manager of
Glasgow Rangers. |
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Frank McLintock: MBE |
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Frank
played at club level with Leicester City and Arsenal and
was a Scottish International. He is currently a soccer
analyst with Sky TV. |
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Martin Peters: MBE |
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Famed as
the other goal scorer in the 1966 World Cup final,
Martin's main playing career took place with West Ham
Utd, Tottenham Hotspur and Norwich.
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Peter Shilton: OBE MBE |
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Peter
enjoyed a long and highly successful playing career in
the role of goalkeeper for a number of clubs including
the England National Team and was the victim of the
controversial Hand of God goal by Maradonna in the 1990
World Cup quarter final. He went on to become manager of
Plymouth Argyle.
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Ian St John |
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Nicknamed ‘The Saint' Ian St John found success at
player and management levels with spells at Liverpool ,
Motherwell, Coventry City and Tranmere Rovers. He went
on to become a television personality enjoying much
recognition with The Saint and Greavsie Show.
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Terry Venables |
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Terry is
the only footballer to have represented his country at
all levels including as manager. He played at club level
for Chelsea, Queen's Park Rangers and Tottenham Hotspur.
In addition he has been successful with a number of
foreign teams including the Australian National squad.
He regularly appears as an analyst on television soccer
programmes.
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Harold 'Dickie' Bird: MBE |
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Heralded
as one of the worlds greatest ever cricket umpires, Dickie
Bird's playing career came to an abrupt end through
injury. After a spell training young players, Dickie
became a professional umpire and currently tours the
corporate circuit delighting audiences with anecdotes from
the world of cricket. He is also the author of a
number of best selling books and the Founder of the Dickie
Bird Foundation. |
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Mark Butcher |
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Mark
became a first-class cricketer at a young age. Adroit
with bat and as a bowler, Mark is currently enjoying
success with Surrey and England. |
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Angus Fraser |
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Angus
Fraser is a former Captain for Middlesex CC and member of
the England Team. Since his retirement from playing, Angus
has been a keen member of the Sky Sports and Radio 5 Test
Match Special Teams and is currently fulfilling a role as
leading cricket correspondent for the Independent
Newspaper. He is an experienced after dinner speaker.
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David Gower: OBE |
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David
began his cricketing career with Leicestershire before
moving on to Hampshire and England, at one time ranking
No. 1 in the world. Since retiring from the game, David
has worked as columnist and writer for various
newspapers and periodicals. He has been a regular
commentator for BBC television and radio as well as Sky
TV and is frequently seen on television guesting on
shows such as They Think It's All Over. He is also an
accomplished speaker. |
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Allan Lamb |
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Allan Lamb
played professional cricket for Northants and England from
1978 until 1995. Following his successful testimonial, he
founded Lamb Associates working on the corporate circuit.
He is a popular sporting & after dinner speaker. |
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Geoff Miller |
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Having
amassed twenty years of experience on the professional
cricketing circuit, Geoff has accumulated a vast number
of humorous anecdotes with which to entertain his highly
appreciative audiences and not just from the world of
cricket. Geoff is not only in popular demand in the UK
but also overseas. He is currently touring the UK in
Sticky Wicket with the stars of Test Match Special Live. |
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Dermot Reeve: OBE |
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Dermot
enjoyed much success as a player for Sussex,
Warwickshire and England before firmly establishing
himself as an invaluable part of the Channel 4
cricketing media team. His experience includes fronting
and hosting studio discussions and award ceremonies and
his forceful personality makes him an ideal choice as a
speaker. |
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Phil Tufnell |
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Former
Middlesex and England cricketer, Phil has recently found
new celebrity status since winning I'm A Celebrity Get
Me Out Of Here. He has regularly appeared on TV in such
programmes as GMTV, This Morning and Simply The Best. He
is currently a team captain on the quiz show They Think
It's All Over. In addition to promotional work he is an
excellent after dinner speaker.
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Martin Bayfield |
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Martin
Bayfield was capped for England 31 times before being
forced by injury to retire in 1995. He is currently
involved in coaching a RUFC youth development side and
is now in great demand on the speaking circuit. He
recently moved into the world of film as the body double
for the character Hagrid in the Harry potter movies.
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Gareth Chilcott |
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Gareth
made over 400 appearances for Bath RFC, was an England
International between 1984 and 1990 and a British Lion
in 1989. Gareth, known as Coach is a natural entertainer
and is often found delivering after dinner speeches at
sporting and company events all around the UK. He has
also made regular guest appearances on various
television quiz shows, in addition to working as a
sport's presenter and rugby pundit.
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Gavin Hastings: OBE |
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During
his playing career, Gavin Hastings captained Watsonians,
London Scottish, the Barbarians, the British Lions and
Scotland. His Scottish highlights included three World
Cups. Following his retirement from the game, he founded
his own company specialising in sports marketing and
sponsorship and he has been a regular contributor and
commentator for the BBC Grandstand team. |
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Damien Hopley |
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Danien
Hopley's playing career lasted for eight years during
which time he won three England Caps, a World Cup 7's
Winners medal, a Cambridge Blue and a number of
accolades with Wasps. With injury, came change and
Hopley went on to become PRA Chief Executive and is a
popular after dinner speaker.
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Jeff Probyn |
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Jeff was
capped for England a total of 37 times encompassing 2
World Cups, 2 Grand Slams, the Lions, the Northern
Hemisphere and a World XV. His playing and coaching
experiences have given rise to a host of entertaining
stories, which Jeff has imparted at a number of events and
venues ranging from the Houses of Parliament to the
ex-pats in Qatar. He co presents the Rugby Show on
television |
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Ian Robertson |
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Ian's
playing career ended with an horrific knee injury at the
age of 25. He is now a prolific writer and the BBC Rugby
Correspondent for both radio and television. In
addition, Ian is much sought after as a highly
entertaining and amusing after dinner speaker. |
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Jason Robinson: OBE MBE |
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Former
England Captain, Jason Robinson enjoyed a meteoric rise
to fame in rugby union having begun his playing career
in rugby league. A prolific scorer with phenomenal
speed, he was a member of the England World Cup winning
squad in 2003 & 2007.
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Chris Sheasby |
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Chris is
a former England and London Irish rugby player. He is
currently a commentator and analyst for Sky TV. |
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David Trick |
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David
Trick played 247 games for Bath Rugby Club and was a
member of the England squad from 1980-1986. David can
also lay claim to speaking at a number of highly
prestigious engagements such as the pre Badminton Horse
Trial Dinner in the presence of Prince Charles.
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Dennis Taylor |
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Dennis
began playing snooker as a child and turned professional
in 1971/72. His finest hour was undoubtedly winning the
Embassy World Championship in coming from behind and
winning 18-17. He is a popular face on television having
made numerous guest appearances on a variety of shows
and regularly commentates on snooker programmes.
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Willie Thorne |
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Willie
Thorne has been a regular amongst the top ranking
snooker players since winning the British Isles Under 16
Title in 1970. He has appeared as a guest on shows such
as Big Break, A Question of Sport and The Generation
Game and is a regular pundit on Sky television's
coverage of snooker. Willie is in constant demand as an
after dinner speaker particularly at sporting and golf
days.
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John Virgo |
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Recognised as one of snooker's greatest exponents, John
has been one of the sport's leading lights for many
years. He became UK Champion just 3 years after turning
professional and is a former Chairman of the World
Professional Billiards and Snooker Association. He has
also enjoyed success on TV both as a commentator and as
co host of the game show Big Break. His exhibition work
is legendary.
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Jimmy White: MBE |
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Known as
The “Whirlwind” for his style of play, Jimmy White has
been runner up in the World Championships no fewer than
six times. During his career Jimmy has won in excess of
twenty professional titles and is a huge favourite with
the sporting public. Constantly in demand for personal
appearances, Jimmy recently won the 2004 Daily Record
Players Championship |
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