Aaron Mauger

Before joining the Tigers, Aaron the former All Black’s centre won close to 50 caps for his country and was part of the New Zealand squad for the rugby world cup in France.

Ade Adepitan

TV presenter and Olympic wheelchair basketball player Ade Adepitan is an inspiring motivational and sporting conference and keynote speaker.

Alan Birchenall

Birchenall’s colourful football career included five years with Leicester City.

Alan Brazil

Alan Brazil was one of the most exciting attacking footballers in the old First Division.

Alan Hansen

Alan was one of footballs most elegant defenders of his generation and enabled Liverpool to dominate British and European football throughout the 1970’s-80’s.

Alan Minter

Minter won the bronze medal at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games which launched his professional boxing career.

Alan Mullery MBE

Alan Mullery MBE was a footballer who enjoyed an eventful and outstanding career with Tottenham Hotspur and England in the 1960s and 1970s.

Alan Shearer

Alan Shearer is one of the most feared and respected strikers of the modern era and a wonderful ambassador for the game.

Alastair McKean

Rowing made its Paralympic games debut for the 2008 Olympics this September, which highlighted Alastair Mckean’s most recent of so many successes; being selected for the LTA coxed four in Adaptive Rowing and winning a bronze medal.

Alec Stewart OBE

Alec Stewart is a retired English cricketer, a right-handed batsman-wicketkeeper and former captain of the English cricket team.

Alex Alley

Alex is an ordinary man who has achieved extraordinary things.

Allan Lamb

Allan signed from Western Province as an unknown by Northamptonshire as their overseas player in 1978, he was chugging along nicely when Ken Turner, their secretary, persuaded him that South Africa were years away from returning to Test cricket and that he should invoke his English-born parents to play for England.

Amir Khan

Amir Khan first got into boxing at the tender age of eight.

Andrew Castle

Andrew Castle is one of breakfast TV’s most familiar faces as an integral member of the GMTV presenting team.

Andrew Flintoff MBE

In the summer of 2005, Andrew Flintoff established himself as England’s greatest all round cricketer since the days of Ian Botham, producing a succession of wholehearted and inspirational performances to reap 402 runs and 24 wickets in five Tests, and carry his team to glory in arguably the greatest Ashes series of all time.

Andrew Strauss MBE

Strauss first played cricket in Australia, where his parents lived for a short period.

Andy Fordham

Andy was a keen footballer and played for the Angerstine Hotel after leaving school and this was where his love of darts was sparked.

Andy Gray

Andy Gray has played a pivotal role in the development of Sky’s football coverage.

Andy Townsend

A winner of 70 caps and captain of his country a record number of times, Andy lead the Republic into the knockout stages of the 1990 and 1994 World Cups in Italy and the US.

Angus Fraser

The often lugubrious, care-worn appearance of the former Middlesex captain during his playing career has given way to a more relaxed style in his new career as a journalist.

Annabel Croft

Annabel Croft juggles being an energetic mother of three whilst maintaining her profile as one of the best known sports personalities on television today.

Aron Winter

Aron Winter is a retired Dutch footballer.

Ashley Giles

In order to advance his cricket Ashley moved to Guildford Cricket Club the home of a number of other County players including Darren and Martin Bicknell where he benefited from the coaching of Brian Ruby.

Austin Healey

A player of pace and unpredictability, Austin’s excellent form for Tigers during the 2001 season, was rewarded with his inclusion in England’s starting line-up during the Six Nations, and selection for the British Lions squad to tour Australia, his second Lions tour, where he put in some stunning match winning performances but unfortunately missed out on further caps due to injury.

Barry Irving

Barry is a fantastic after dinner speaker – new to the circuit, with plenty of interesting stories and gossip during the times that he was representing his country in Rugby Barry’s Rugby Career began by representing English schools at under 16 age level, representing Scotland at under 18 level, representing Scotland under 21’s (9 caps) along with representing Scotland A (1 cap) His professional premiership debut aged 18 for London Scottish against Saracens including the man of the match award from Sky.

Barry McGuigan

McGuigan started his professional boxing career on May 10, 1981, beating Selwyn Bell by a knockout in two rounds in Dublin.

Ben Ainslie MBE

Ben Ainslie is a British sailor and two-times Olympic gold medalist.

Ben Cohen MBE

Ben Cohen is a rugby legend with a ready smile and a quiet, modest but straight forward manner.

Ben Kay MBE

Ben Kay MBE, a World Cup winner in 2003, was the only player to be present for all 560 minutes of England’s seven-game RWC 2007 campaign.

Beth Tweddle MBE

Beth Tweddle began competing in gymnastics at the age of seven and was named in the British Junior national team in 1994.

Bill Beaumont OBE

Bill Beaumont was the Grand Slam captain in 1980, he spent 13 years on A Question of Sport, and is one of England’s representatives on the International Rugby Board.

Billy Schwer

After turning professional at 21, Schwer had 45 fights, with 39 wins (30 by knockout) and six losses.

Bob Anderson

It has been a remarkable career but the fact that Bob Anderson has spent the last 25 years in the top 20 darts stars in the world tells its own story.

Bob Champion MBE

Bob’s racing career took him to America where he rode several winners.

Bob Wilson

After a successful football career, having played as goal keeper for Arsenal in the early 70’s Bob was one of the first footballers to move into TV presenting.

Bobby George

Darts ace Bobby George is one of the most colourful, charismatic and entertaining players in the game.

Boris Becker

Boris Franz Becker is a former World No.

Brendan Foster MBE

Brendan Foster’s athletics career saw him compete in the 1970 Commonwealth Championships in Edinburgh (15,000m), the 1974 European Championships (5,000m) and the 1978 Commonwealth Championships in Edmonton (10,000m).

Brian Close CBE

Brian Close is the youngest man ever to play Test cricket for England.

Brian O'Driscoll

Brian O’Driscoll currently plays for Leinster in the Magners league.

Brian Sims

Nobody can ever accuse Brian Sims of having led a dull life.

Bruce Grobbelaar

Bruce Grobbelaar, the most successful all time goalkeeper of the Liverpool side of the 1980’s and early 90’s, is undoubtedly one of the most outstanding keepers in the world game.

Carl Fogarty

Carl ’Foggy’ Fogarty is the most successful World Superbike racer in terms of the number of championships and number of race wins.

Carl Llewellyn

Carl Llewellyn is one of racing’s most successful jockeys, especially at the Grand National.

Carlos Spencer

Before making his debut with the Northampton Saints in 2005, Half-fly, New Zealand born Carlos Spencer played in 35 tests for the All Blacks, 96 games for the Auckland Blues and made 93 appearances for Auckland.

Charles Dagnall

One of the more colourful characters of the game, "Daggers" had a playing career spanning almost a decade with both Warwickshire and Leicestershire.

Chris Cowdrey

Chris Cowdrey is the eldest son of Lord (Colin) Cowdrey, one of the great names of English cricket.

Chris Eubank

Chris Eubank spent his early years in Jamaica before returning to rough parts of southern and eastern London and in 1982 he flew to New York to be with his father.

Chris Holmes MBE

Chris Holmes is Britain’s most successful Paralympic swimmer ever winning 9 gold medals, 6 at a single games.

Chris Kamara

Chris is a retired English footballer.

Clare Balding

Clare Balding is currently the Royal Television Society’s Sports Presenter of the Year and has been voted by the horse racing press as winner of the inaugural Racing Broadcaster of the Year award.

Clayton Blackmore

After 249 appearances at scoring 26 goals Manchester United, Clayton Blackmore re-joined Bangor City in 2000/1.

Cliff Morgan

Described during the 1955 Lions tour as the best fly-half ever to visit South Africa, Cliff Morgan ranks as one of the top No10s ever to come out of Britain or Ireland.

Colin Jackson

Colin Jackson has won 19 international titles throughout an illustrious career.

Colin McMillian

Few boxers experienced a career as respected as former world featherweight champion Colin McMillan.

Daley Thompson MBE OBE CBE

Daley Thompson, was the first person ever to hold the World, Olympic, Commonwealth and European titles at the same time, as well as the World Record and was unbeaten in competition for 9 years.

Dame Kelly Holmes

Dame Kelly Holmes is one of Britain’s most recognisable and admired athletes.

Dame Mary Peters

Mary Peters is best known for her triumphant athletics career, when during the years 1961-1974 she represented Northern Ireland and Great Britain winning many accolades during these times, her most famous being the Pentathlon Gold World Record in the 1972 Munich Olympic Games.

Damon Hill OBE

Damon Hill won the Formula One World Championship in 1996 as the son of the late Graham Hill, he is the only son of a world champion to win the title.

Darren Bicknell

Darren began his professional cricket career in 1987 where he joined Surrey County Cricket Club at the age of 19.

Darren Clarke

Darren Clarker turned professional in 1990 and earned his first victory three years later at the Alfred Dunhill Open.

Darren Gough

Dazzler, extrovert, inspirer, attack leader and England’s best strike bowler all very apt ways to describe Darren Gough.

Darren Maddy

Darren Maddy is an elegant opening batsman who has played for Leicestershire’s first team since 1994 and continues to be a prolific run-scorer in county cricket.

Dave Beasant

Beasant has played for Wimbledon (where he won the FA Cup), Newcastle United, Chelsea, Southampton and Nottingham Forrest, as well as loan spells at Grimsby Town and Wolverhampton Wanderers and has been capped twice for the England B team.

Dave Swanton

Dave was born in Preston and brought up in Leyland and has had a successful career in media and broadcasting.

David Duckham MBE

David made his debut against Ireland and quickly established himself as one of England’s best centres, playing alongside John Spencer.

David Edwards

A former European Tour player, David has featured at many events all around the world since developing his amazing trick golf show back in 1991.

David Ellary

Without doubt, David Ellary was the highest profile British football referee in the world game until his recent retirement.

David Ginola

Made his International debut was against Albania in 1990 and he went on to take 17 caps for France and was voted French player of the year in 1994.

David Gower OBE

David Gower is England’s second highest ever runs scorer in Test Match history.

David Haye

David ’The Hayemaker’ Haye currently stands as the hottest cruiserweight-turned-heavyweight commodity since Evander ’The Real Deal’ Holyfield.

David Howell

David Alexander Howell is an English professional golfer from Swindon, his career to date peaked in 2006, when he was ranked in the top 10 of the Official World Golf Rankings for a short time.

David Lloyd

Former England team coach David Lloyd has been one of the top sporting after dinner speakers for over 15 years.

David Platt

David joined Crewe Alexandra, and carved out a reputation as a strong running, free-scoring midfielder and eventually joined Aston Villa.

David Seaman

David Seaman began his career as an apprentice with his childhood club, Leeds United, before spells with Peterborough United and Birmingham City.

Dean Macey

Dean Macey, the "Dean Machine", is undoubtedly one of the biggest personalities in British sport.

Dean Richards

Dean is the most capped Rugby Union number 8 in the world! He played in 48 Internationals, including being in 3 world cup squads, also appearing for the Lions in 6 test matches in 1989 and 1993.

Dean Richards

Dean is the most capped Rugby Union number 8 in the world! He played in 48 Internationals, including being in 3 world cup squads, also appearing for the Lions in 6 test matches in 1989 and 1993.

Dean Saunders

Dean Nicholas Saunders is a former Welsh footballer who played as a striker in a professional career, which lasted from 1982 until 2001 and is currently manager of Wrexham.

Dean Saunders

Dean Nicholas Saunders is a former Welsh footballer who played as a striker in a professional career, which lasted from 1982 until 2001 and is currently manager of Wrexham.

Denise Lewis OBE

Denise Lewis was inspired to become an Olympian at just eight years old as she watched the Moscow Olympics in 1980 and the seeds of ambition were planted.

Dennis Amiss MBE

Dennis Amiss made his Test debut for England in the fifth Test of the 1966 series with West Indies, and he proved an accomplished Test match batsman, he was one of the first batsman to use a protective helmet.

Dennis Law

During his career Dennis Law was renowned for his pure genius when it came to putting a ball in the back of the net.

Dennis Taylor

Star of Strictly Come Dancing and an intricate part of the BBC television snooker commentary team and best known for his over-sized glasses; Dennis’ friendly character and cheeky Irish wit have made him one of the most recognised sporting faces in the UK.

Dennis Wise

Dennis was born in West London and joined Wimbledon in 1985 as a 19 year old and became a hard working and exciting central midfielder.

Derek Redmond

A career that brought gold medals at World, European and Commonwealth levels and also saw more than its fair share of bad luck and heartache, most famously during the Barcelona Olympics when his hamstring snapped during the semi finals.

Derek Thompson

For over a decade, Derek Thompson has been synonymous with Channel 4 Racing in the U.

Dermot Gallagher

Dermot J.

Dermot Reeve OBE

Dermot Reeve has established himself as one of the very best cricket after dinner speakers, with his fantastic array of impersonations and stories.

Desmond Haynes

One of the greatest batsman to ever play for the West Indies, Haynes formed a formidable partnership with Gordon Greenidge in Test cricket which was integral to the success of the West Indies cricket team of the 1980s.

Devon Malcolm

Malcolm was one of England’s few genuinely fast bowlers of the 1990᾿s.

Dickie Bird MBE

In his early career in Barnsley, he played club cricket in the same team as Geoff Boycott, and journalist and chat show host Michael Parkinson, who became a lifelong friend.

Doddie Weir

The Scottish Legend Veteran international George ’Doddie’ Weir is now available to hire for speaking appointments and personal appearances.

Dom Mee

Dom Mee has a successful career in marketing and sales and is a successful international yacht racer with miles of experience and completing a number of extreme expeditions.

Dougie Brown

Dougie Brown is a Scottish cricketer who currently plays for Warwickshire C.

Dr Dave Alred MBE Phd

Dave Alred is regarded as the world᾿s best kicking coach and leading the field in approaches to skills acquisition and Mental Preparation.

Duncan Goodhew MBE

Duncan Goodhew MBE is one of the world’s most respected and instantly recognisable athletes.

Duncan McKenzie

Duncan McKenzie will always be remembered as an entertainer both on an off the pitch.

Ed Coode MBE

After competing in the 1998 Boat Race, Ed joined Steve Redgrave, Matthew Pinsent and James Cracknell in the Coxless Four at the 1999 World Championships, which they won, with what Steve Redgrave has called his ’best race ever’.

Eddie Kelly

Eddie has spent the majority of his career as a professional footballer.

Ellen MacArthur

Ellen Macarthur became the fastest woman to sail around the world, it was the culmination of years of hard work and determination.

Ernie Else

Ernie Els is one of the most successful golfers in the history of the game, having won more than 60 tournaments since turning professional in 1989.

Errol Christie

Errol Christie gained a reputation for early knockouts losing only two fights out of eighty in his early career.

Farokh Engineer

Farokh Maneksha Engineer (born 25 February 1938 in Mumbai), is a former Indian cricketer of Parsi background who played 46 Tests for India and played first-class cricket for Mumbai in India and Lancashire in England.

Frank Bruno MBE

Frank Bruno is one of Britain’s best loved sportsmen.

Frank Dick OBE

Renowned as one of the country’s best and most consistently inspiring motivational speakers,Dr.

Frank Maloney

From Peckham to Las Vegas - Frank Maloney has risen from the tough streets of South London to conquer the world.

Frank McClintock MBE

Born in Glasgow on the 28th December 1939, Frank McClintock was a leading player of his generation and is acclaimed as one of the Arsenal’s greatest captains.

Frank Worthington

Frank Worthington the former Leeds United star enjoyed his life away from the game in much the same way.

Frankie Dettori MBE

Born Lanfranco Dettori, he is the son of Gianfranco Dettori, himself a multiple champion jockey in his native Italy.

Gareth Chilcott

Gareth Chilcott is one of the most recognisable, highly popular members of the 1980 & 1990s English rugby team.

Gareth Edwards

When Wales enjoyed its finest decade of rugby success, Gareth Edwards was an ever-present factor.

Gary Lineker

During his playing career, which spanned from 1976-1994, Gary Lineker, OBE, was one of the best-known and widely admired soccer players in the world.

Gary McAllister

Gary McAllister is a former Scottish professional footballer and manager.

Gary Pallister

Gary will be remembered for the successful partnership forged with Steve Bruce at the centre of the Manchester United defence for a decade.

Gary Rees

Despite an early ambition to be a Cricketer, Gary began playing for Nottingham RFC in 1977 aged 17.

Gary Wolstenholme MBE

Gary Wolstenholme is an English professional golfer known for his long amateur career.

Gavin Hastings

Gavin was an outstanding rugby player of his generation, winning 61 caps for Scotland, 20 of which as captain.

Geoff Capes

Geoff Capes is a former British shot putt champion, and former two-time winner of the World’s Strongest Man title.

Geoff Miller

Geoff Miller spent 20 years on the professional cricket circuit representing Derbyshire, Essex, Natal and England and he is now on the ECB test selection committee which has produced one the most successful England cricket teams in decades.

Geoffrey Boycott

Geoffrey began an illustrious Test career in 1964 in the first Test of the summer against Australia.

Geordan Murphy

Appointed club captain in succession to Martin Corry for the 2009/10 season, Geordan Murphy is widely recognised as among the most gifted and talented players of his generation.

George Cohen

A legendary member of the 1966 England world cup winning team, a solid full back who was described by the great George Best as ’the best full back I have ever played against’.

Gethin Jenkins

Wales prop Gethin Jenkins began his career with Treorchy before switching to Pontypridd, with whom he won the Principality Cup in 2002.

Gladstone Small

Small moved to England shortly after his 14th birthday, usually the point after which a change of nationality is not permitted.

Glen McCrory

Some dates, for whatever reason, are etched indelibly into any sportsman’s memory.

Goldie Sayer

Goldie Sayers first came to prominence when setting national junior records and winning national titles in 2001.

Gordon Banks OBE

’Banks of England’ made 73 appearances for England and kept a clean sheet in 35 of those matches.

Graeme Le Saux

Gr’me Le Saux is one of the most gifted and articulate footballers of his generation and extremely intelligent.

Graeme Storm

Gr’me was born in Hartlepool on 13th March 1978 and he learnt his trade locally at Hartlepool Golf Club, where he still holds the course record of 62.

Graham Bell

Graham Bell is a former five times Olympic skier, TV presenter, adventurer and journalist and is regarded as one of the finest Downhill skiers the UK has ever produced.

Graham Gooch OBE

Graham Gooch was the most prolific run scorer top-class cricket has ever seen.

Graham Poll

Graham Poll is said to be the most well known and most experienced English football referee of all time.

Graham Price MBE

Graham Price is a rugby legend.

Graham Taylor

Graham started his playing career with Grimbsy, before moving on to Lincoln City.

Graham Thorpe

During the winter of 2000-01, Graham Thorpe established himself as the most complete England batsman since the Gooch-Gower era, able to attack like Alec Stewart - against pace or spin - and to defend like Mike Atherton.

Harry Redknapp

Harry was West Ham through and through, having been born just down the road in Poplar and also playing for and managing them, the locals simply referred to him as ’H’.

Heather Fell

Heather has established herself as one of Britain’s top modern pentathletes.

Henry Blofeld

Henry Blofeld was educated at Eton, for whom he played cricket for three years, from 1955 to 1957 before moving on to King’s College, Cambridge until 1959.

Howard Clark

Howard Clark won the 1971 British Boys Championship and played for Great Britain & Ireland in the 1973 Walker Cup.

Iain Balshaw

Iain is one of 19 players who can claim to have played a part for England in the World Cup final win over Australia in Sydney when he made an extra-time appearance.

Ian Bell

Once described by Dayle Hadlee as the best 16-year old he had ever seen, Ian Bell had been earmarked for greatness long before he was drafted onto the England tour of New Zealand in 2001-02.

Ian Marshall

Ian ’Marshy’ Marshall made his name playing as both a defender and centre forward for Oldham Athletic, although some would say he was more famous for his dodgy 80’s mullet haircut! One of the games great characters, the quick witted scouser started his career at his home town club Everton, and was given his debut by Toffees Legend Howard Kendall.

Ian Poulter

Ian took up the game at the age of four when his Dad Terry a single figure handicap golfer gave him a cut down three wood.

Ian Robertson

Ian Robertson played rugby for London Scottish, the Barbarians and won 8 international caps for Scotland between 1968 and 1970.

Ian Ward

Ward moved to Sussex for the start of the 2004 season after enjoying great success in his second spell at Surrey, where he earned an England place, and spent two years on the south coast before retiring at the end of the 2005 campaign.

Iwan Thomas

Iwan is without doubt one of the finest 400m runners that Britain has ever seen.

James Anderson

A right arm pace bowler, Anderson made his international debut at the age of just 20.

James Cracknell

Winning Gold in Athens in one of the most heart stopping races in history, James Cracknell is now confirmed as one of the most successful and inspiring athletes of the modern era.

James Cracknell

Winning Gold in Athens in one of the most heart stopping races in history, James Cracknell is now confirmed as one of the most successful and inspiring athletes of the modern era.

James Whitaker

James Whitaker was a member of England’s Ashes winning side in 1986-87, with David Gower and Phil De Freitas also playing, England included three Leicestershire players for the first time.

Jamie Murray

James ’Jamie’ Murray is a Scottish tennis player who specialises in doubles.

Jamie Staff MBE

Jamie’s interest in cycling grew stronger in the early 90’s which led Jamie to achieve numerous British and European Titles in BMX.

Jason Gardener MBE

31 year old Jason is one of the UK and Europe’s all time great sprinters and was awarded an MBE in 2005 for his services to athletics.

Jason Kenny

Still only 20 years old, Kenny is one of GB Cycling’s brightest young prospects.

Jason Robinson MBE

Jason Robinson was both a Rugby League and Rugby Union legend, he made his name at Wigan winning many major honours before switching to union.

Jeff Probyn

It takes a man of character to play tight head prop, the toughest position on the field, failure in this position ensures failure for the team.

Jeff Stelling

After an apprenticeship on the local newspaper, Jeff Stelling’s first broadcasting position was as a reporter on Middlesbrough F.

Jeremy Dale

Jeremy Dale is the UK’s most innovative trick shot artist currently ranked number sixin the world.

Jeremy Guscott

Jeremy played during the amateur era of rugby, and isregarded as one of the finest ever centres in world rugby.

Jeremy Snape

Jeremy is an international sportsman and sport psychologist.

Jimmy Connors

James Scott ’Jimmy’ Connors is a former World No.

Jimmy White

Jimmy White’s best displays of the 2004/05 season came on home turf at the Rileys Club Masters.

Joanna Parker

Joanna Parker is an International table tennis star.

Joe Egan

’Big’ Joe Egan, as he is affectionately known, is Ireland’s most colourful boxing heavyweight.

John Bentley

A fast, aggressive winger, John Bentley (aka ’Bentos’) won just four caps for England, with a nine year gap separating his first two appearances from his last.

John Conteh

At the age of 23, John Conteh of Liverpool became the first British boxer to hold the World Light Heavyweight Championship for a quarter of a century.

John Coyle

John Coyle has been refereeing since 1970 and for the past 26 years has been on the list of international referees enabling him to officiate at all levels of professional boxing anywhere in the world.

John Francome

Francome worked as a panel beater in Swindon before becoming an apprentice jockey and his career took off in 1969 when he represented Great Britain in the European Showjumping Championships in 1969, winning a gold medal.

John H Stracey

John H Stracey will always be one of Britain’s greatest World Boxing Champions of all time.

John Lowe

John Lowe is one of the real gentlemen of British sport and has won just about everything there is to win.

John McEnroe

John McEnroe is one of the greatest tennis champions and characters of all time.

John McGovern

John’s talks cover his career in football from his humble beginnings at Hartlepool, to the glory of winning two consecutive European Cups.

John Parrot

John Parrott is one of the most successful players of the past twenty years.

John Regis

John enjoyed a hugely successful athletics career that saw him become the first ever British sprinter to break the 20 second barrier for the 200m and set a British record for the distance that remains to this day.

John Virgo

John Virgo is an English former professional snooker player and more recently a snooker commentator and TV personality.

Johnny Herbert

As the world of Formula 1 continues to be the ambition for every aspiring racing driver, Johnny Herbert can look back at an incredible career that has helped lay the foundation for a golden generation of British drivers.

Jonah Lomu

Jonah Lomu is regarded as the first true global superstar of rugby union, and one of the sport’s most intimidating players on the pitch, and has had a huge impact on the game.

Jonathan Agnew

A successful county cricketer with Leicestershire, Aggers went on to make three Test appearances for England as a fast bowler with the ability to swing the ball.

Jonathon Davies

Jonathan Davies retired from the game of rugby in 1997 having reached the pinnacle of both the Union and League codes.

Jonathon Edwards CBE

Jonathan Edwards is widely regarded as the finest triple jumper of all time.

Jonathon Wilkinson

Jonny Wilkinson will forever be remembered as the man who kicked England to Rugby World Cup glory in Australia in 2003 - slotting a last-gasp drop goal in extra-time to edge out the hosts in a thrilling tournament finale.

Josh West

Josh is a world silver medallist in the coxless four (2002 and 2003), and came fifth in the eight (2001).

Julie Bradshaw MBE

Loughborough University lecturer and swimmer, Julie Bradshaw is no stranger to swimming the English Channel, and already holds 8 world records for long distance swimming.

Julie Otto

Julie Otto is a former English and British international golfer who has not only had a successful playing career, has also been involved in the administration of the game to the very highest level.

Jurgen Grobler OBE

Jurgen Grobler came to the UK in 1991 (from the former German Democratic Republic) to be Leander Club’s Chief Coach.

Justin Langer

Along with Matthew Hayden, Justin Langer forms Australia’s most successful-ever opening pair in test cricket history.

Justin Marshall

Marshall began his rugby union career with Southland and was then asked to join Christchurch by Canterbury coach Vance Stewart.

Karen Pickering

Having represented her country at a senior level for 20 years, Karen Pickering is Britain᾿s most decorated female swimmer and England᾿s most decorated Commonwealth medallist in any sport.

Katy Bullock

Katy started riding bikes from the young age of 5, at 15 became a National Champion and two years later a European International Champion, competing in the Motorcycle Trials discipline.

Keith Dellar

In 1983, Keith made history when he won the Embassy World Championship title at Jollees, Stoke on Trent, making him the youngest world champion and to this day the only qualifier to win the title.

Ken Doherty

Doherty became the first world champion from the Republic of Ireland when he surprised Stephen Hendry, to win the 1997 final 18-12.

Kenny Dalglish

During his career at Liverpool he was named Footballer of the Year in both 1979 and 1983.

Kenny Sansom

Kenny was born in Camberwell South London on 26th September 1958.

Kevin Lynch

In May 2000, Kevin Lynch retired from refereeing Association Football after a career lasting 33 years.

Kriss Akabusi MBE

In a notable athletics career Kriss won three medals at the Summer Olympics and three World Championship medals, amongst others.

Kyran Bracken

Kyran Bracken played rugby for England for ten years, making his debut against the All Blacks, when Jamie Joseph famously stood on his ankle.

Lance Armstrong

Six-time winner of the Tour de France, two-time Olympian, National and World Champion cyclist, 2002 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year, renowned humanitarian, father and cancer survivor: Lance Armstrong has certainly a lot to be proud of.

Laura Robson

Laura debuted on the International Tennis Federation (ITF) junior tour in 2007, and a year later, won the Wimbledon Junior Girls’ Championship at the age of 14.

Lawrence Dallaglio

Former England Rugby Captain Lawrence Dallaglio returned from Australia in December 2003 as part of the victorious England World Cup team.

Lee Sharpe

Lee’s boundless charm and keen sense of humour coupled with his natural ability in front of the camera, never fails to catch attention and have ensured that since his retirement from a very successful football career where he won eight England caps, three league titles, two FA Cups and the European Cup Winners Cup.

Lee Westwood

Lightning learner Lee took up the game at the age of 13 after his grandparents bought him a half set of clubs, and less than two years later, he was crowned junior champion of home county Nottinghamshire.

Leon Taylor

Leon Taylor is an experienced speaker to a variety of audiences from business leaders to school children, his inspiring and entertaining message has been enjoyed by thousands of people.

Leon Taylor

Leon Taylor is regarded as one of the world’s top platform divers.

Liam Plunkett

Liam Plunkett plays for Durham and England, where in the 2005 season he was Durham’s leading first-class wicket-taker, with 51 wickets at a bowling average of 30.

Liz Bennett

Currently Liz is ranked England’s number one amateur women’s golfer, with over four years on the college circuit in the USA and a subsequent three years on the world amateur stage representing Great Britain & Ireland.

Lord Sebastian Coe

Lord Sebastian Coe set twelve world records at four distances, two of which he still holds.

Maggie Alphonsi

Maggie, or ‘Maggie the Machine’ as she has become affectionately known in the sporting world, is a double Rugby World Cup finalist.

Marc Woods

Marc is a world champion athlete and has competed in an amazing 5 Paralympic Games.

Marcus Higley

Marcus Higley, an experienced European Tour golfer has had another excellent season securing his full European Tour card for the second time.

Marcus Trescothick MBE

Marcus Trescothick plays for England and Somerset.

Mark Butcher

In 2001 Butch, as Mark is known by his team mates, firmly re-established himself as one of England’s top Test batsmen after a period of just over a year out of the team.

Mark Eccleston

In 1986, at the age of 16, Mark Eccleston had an accident in which he broke his neck and severed his spinal cord.

Mark Foster

Mark Foster, our most successful British swimmer ever with a career spanning three decades and 47 International medals, is now joining the speaking circuit with his ’Reach for the Stars’ motivational and after dinner speech.

Mark Lawrenson

Born in Lancashire, Lawrenson began his career at Preston North End, and also played for Brighton and Hove Albion before moving to Liverpool in 1981.

Mark Mouland

Born in St.

Mark Philippoussis

Tennis superstar Mark Philippoussis aggressive style of play soon helped him dominate Australian tennis and burst onto the international scene.

Mark Preston

Engineering expertise and a passion for motorsports led Mark from the grass roots of Australian Formula Ford to the highest levels of the Formula One: McLaren.

Mark Ramprakash

Mark Ramprakash became familiar to the wider public by winning ‘Strictly Come Dancing᾿ with 12 million votes cast in 2006.

Mark Roe

Mark Roe’s career as a tournament professional golfer has spanned 21 years.

Mark Williams MBE

Since turning professional in 1992 Mark Williams has achieved great success on the table.

Martin Bayfield

Martin Bayfield the ex British Lion made his debut for England in 1991 and played for the first team until 1998 when a serious neck injury forced him retire from the game.

Martin Corry

Martin Corry is an English rugby legend whose career achievements speaker volumes for his talent! Martin Ended his 10th season as a Leicester Tigers player by captaining the team in three grand finals and lifting the Guinness Premiership and EDF Energy Cup at the first Double of the games professional era.

Martin Johnson

Even before he held the William Webb Ellis Cup aloft in Sydney on 22 November 2003, former England and Tigers’ captain, Martin Johnson, held a unique position in world rugby being the only man ever to captain the British Lions on two separate tours, to South Africa in 1997 and Australia 2001.

Martin Peters MBE

Martin Peters began his career at local club West Ham signing as an apprentice in May 1959 before turning professional 18 months later.

Martin Tyler

In April 2003, Martin Tyler was presented with the Premiership Commentator of the Decade award, through votes cast on the Premier League website.

Matt Dawson

Master of the quick `tap and go’ penalty he has stretched the very best of defences over the years both at international and club level.

Matt Le Tissier

Matt Le Tissier has been a legend at Southampton.

Matthew Hoggard MBE

Matthew Hoggard MBE is one of the most successful international cricketers to have played for England.

Matthew Pinsent CBE

Matthew is four times Olympic champion and has ten world champs golds.

Mette Bloch

Mette Bloch was a world class athlete now she is a world class motivator to businesses and organisations teaching her ᾿Winning Mentality᾿ and ᾿Team Building᾿ skills.

Michael Curtain

Michael Curtain, an Australian golfer has had 40 plus wins on the Australian Von Nida Tour.

Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson is quite simply one of the greatest athletes on the planet.

Michael Lynagh

Brisbane-born Michael made his debut for Australia in 1984 against Fiji, and went on to play ’72 test matches for his country, including captaining the side through four seasons.

Michael Owen

A true jewel in England’s crown, Newcastle United striker Michael Owen has played a major part in England’s fortunes since making his debut at 18 versus Chile in 1998.

Michael Vaughan OBE

On September 12, 2005, Michael Vaughan secured his place in English sporting history by becoming the first captain to win an Ashes series since Mike Gatting in 1986-87.

Micheal Atherton

Michael Atherton is one of England greatest opening batsmen, captaining England in a record 54 test matches.

Mick Fitzgerald

Mick Fitzgerald is an Irish National Hunt jockey who rode mainly in Great Britain.

Mike Brewer

Ex -Car trader Mike Brewer has spent most of his 40 years selling thousands of motor vehicles and is perhaps best known as the star of Channel 4’s second-hand car show Deals On Wheels and the top-rated motoring programme Driven.

Mike Catt MBE

Michael John Catt MBE is an English rugby union footballer who plays for London Irish, having previously played for Bath.

Mike Cowan

Mike established himself as a successful fast bowler for Yorkshire County Cricket Club for 9 years, as well as representing England on a tour of Pakistan.

Mike Lewis

Mike Lewis started his career in football at his home town club of Newport County back in 1976.

Mike Watkinson

Mike Watkinson spent 18 years as a professional cricketer with Lancashire and England.

Monty Panesar

Monty Panesar plays Test cricket for England and county cricket for Northamptonshire.

Murray Walker

Murray Walker, OBE is a Formula 1 (F1) motorsport commentator.

Nasser Hussain OBE

After making his Test debut as a 21 year old, Nasser quickly matured as a County and International player, achieving success as a batsman of superior technique and the patience to build a big innings score.

Neil 'Razor' Ruddock

Neil Ruddock is better known as a football hard man, but now Neil Ruddock is an entertaining after dinner speaker! Neil Ruddock’s stories from his foot balling life are hilarious; his stories from his time in “I’m a Celebrity Get Me out Of Here! will also have you falling around.

Nick Faldo

It is incredible to think that, as a 14-year-old watching the 1971 Masters on his parents’ new colour television, Nick Faldo had never even picked up a golf club.

Nicole Cooke

Nicole’s first senior international title came in 2002 when she won Gold in the road race in the 2002 Commonwealth Games.

Nigel Jemson

Nigel was born in Preston but played for Nottingham Forest and Shrewsbury Town.

Nigel Mansell OBE

Academically Nigel was fairly average, however his competitive and determined spirit was already evident.

Nobby Stiles

The legendary Manchester United fullback Nobby Stiles experienced a number of highlights throughout his career.

Oliver Skeete

Oliver was Britain’s first black show jumper, starting show jumping when in his mid-thirties and discovering a talent as a strong and ’natural’ rider.

Ollie Smith

Ollie Smith has recently signed for Harlequins RFC for the 2010/2011 season in search for a spot in the England squad for the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand.

Owais Shah

Owais Shah plays for Middlesex and is on the England books.

Pat Cash

Pat is a popular and forthright summariser for BBC TV during Wimbledon.

Pat Jennings OBE KSG

Unorthodox, eccentric but brilliant, Pat Jennings is arguably one of the best goalkeepers to have ever played in the League.

Paul Collingwood

A natural athlete, with a happy-go-lucky temperament, Paul Collingwood was perhaps the first specialist fielder to earn regular selection for a Test squad.

Paul Franks

Paul had been a star of the England U-19 side and was vice-captain of the team that won the U-19 World Cup in South Africa in 1998.

Paul Ince

In 1993, Paul Ince became the first black England captain in the match against against USA and in total was capped 53 times for England.

Paul Nixon

His energy and enthusiam behind the stumps along with his inventive batting technique have been hailed by many.

Paul 'Silky' Jones

Paul ’Silky’ Jones retired from boxing in 2002 after an incredible fight career that spanned almost twenty years at the top and he is the holder of five championship titles.

Paul Stevens

Paul Stevens Professional Caddie, After Dinner Speaker and MusicianOne of the most recent additions to the after dinner speaking circuit is radio, television, and recording artist Paul Stevens.

Paul Wallace

Paul is a former Irish Rugby player, widely acknowledged as world class by commentators, fans and his fellow players alike.

Paula Reid

As a core crew member of the Global Challenge 2004-5: the ’World’s Toughest Yacht Race’, Paula raced 35,000 miles the ’wrong way’ around the world, competing against 11 other 72’ yachts.

Penny Mallory

Champion rally driver, Penny Mallory was the first woman in the world to qualify to drive a World Rally car and is a well respected motoring journalist known for her unbiased opinions and safety campaigning, in particular for baby car seats.

Perry McCarthy

At the age of 42, Perry McCarthy is one of Britains top racing drivers and is already part of motor racing folklore.

Peter Bonetti

Peter ’the cat’ Bonetti made his Chelsea debut back in 1960, when in front of a packed Stamford Bridge he kept his first of many clean sheets in a 3-0 win against Manchester City.

Peter Bowler

Peter played three youth Test matches during a 1982 tour of Pakistan; he made 82 on his debut, also making a 76 on the tour.

Peter Bowler

Peter played three youth Test matches during a 1982 tour of Pakistan; he made 82 on his debut, also making a 76 on the tour.

Peter Schmeichel

Schmeichel made his name with Manchester United, joining the Red Devils in August 1991 for just £550,000 from Brondby.

Peter Shilton MBE OBE

Peter is highly regarded as a legend throughout the sporting world and is arguably the finest goalkeeper ever to play for England.

Phil Bennett OBE

Phil Bennett’s mercurial skills, including a devastating sidestep and swerve, ensured he was a more than adequate successor to Barry John.

Phil Edmonds

Almost a throwback to an earlier time with his easy, classical action, his flighted orthodox slow left arm, and his aristocratic manner, Phillipe Henri Edmonds had a stunning debut in Test cricket.

Phil Slant

Phil Stant was an avid football fan as he grew up.

Phil 'The Power' Taylor

There is only one Philip Taylor .

Phil Thompson

Phil was a cultured defender in the dominant Liverpool team of the 1970’s and 1980’s and over the years proved to be one of the greatest characters who ever graced a Liverpool shirt.

Phil Tufnell

Phil Tufnell is currently featuring as a captain on BBC’s highly popular They Think It’s All Over, which regularly attracts over 6 million viewers.

Phillip Defreitas

Daffy as he is fondly known, started his county career in 1984 and quickly established himself as an international player, making his debut for England at the age of 20 alongside players such as Botham, Gatting and Gower.

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Rachel Heyhoe-Flint MBE

Rach’l Heyhoe-Flint MBE is probably the best known female cricketer in England.

Ray Clemence MBE

Ray Clemence, MBE made his debut for Scunthorpe United in 1966 and was spotted and signed by Liverpool manager Bill Shankly a year later.

Rebecca Adlington OBE

Rebecca Adlington OBE is a British freestyle swimmer who won two gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in the 400m and 800m, breaking the 19 year-old world record of Janet Evans in the 800m final.

Rebecca Romero

Rebecca Romero is currently the first British female athlete to compete in the summer Olympic Games in two different sports.

Richard Dunwoody MBE

Three times Champion jockey Richard Dunwoody is one of Britain’s most successful jockeys ever.

Richard Hill

The Saracens star Richard Hill has represented his country at every level from Under-16s upwards and since his debut in 1997’s Calcutta Cup has won 71 caps with his exemplary attitude making him a lynchpin.

Rick Dunn

Rick Dunn is twice world champion (coxless four, 2001, and coxed four, 2000) and three times a world silver medallist (coxless four, 2002 & 2003, and coxed four, 1999).

Rodney Marsh

In the early 1960s he played for Fulham and since 1963 he has been deaf in one ear after being hit on the head during a game against Leicester City.

Roger Black MBE

For fourteen years Roger represented Great Britain at the highest level in the world of athletics, both as an individual 400 metres runner and a member of the 4 x 400 metres relay team.

Roger Federer

Roger Federer is a Swiss professional tennis player who is currently ranked World No.

Ron Atkinson

Ron Atkinson has concentrated on punditry since leaving Nottingham Forest in May 1999.

Rona Cant

What sets Rona apart is that she became an explorer and round-the-world yachtswoman later in life by racing a yacht the wrong way round the world, opening a 'thought to be impossible' dog-sled trail inside the Arctic Circle and trekking with bears and cougars on one of the world's toughest trails.

Ronnie Irani

Ronnie Irani, has settled snugly into his role as Mr Essex in the England team since leaving Lancashire in 1994.

Ronnie O'Sullivan

Ronnie O’Sullivan’s fast play has earned him the official nickname ’The Rocket’, with unofficial monikers including The Essex Exocet and The Magician.

Rory Underwood MBE

Rory is England’s most capped player, with 85 appearances, and is the highest tryscorer with 49 tries, including a record 5 in one match (Against Fiji 1989).

Sally Gunnell OBE

Sally started out in athletics as an accomplished long jumper and pentathlete before turning to the sprints and hurdling and is the only woman to have held the European, World, Commonwealth and Olympic 400 metre hurdles titles at the same time.

Sam Davies

British yachtswoman Sam Davies has arrived home to a heroes welcome on Saturday after completing the notoriously dangerous Vend£e Globe solo round-the-world yacht race as one of the fastest boats.

Sarah Price

Sarah Price is one of Britain’s most successful swimmers.

Sarah Webb MBE

Sarah Webb MBE has been sailing from the age of seven.

Sharron Davies

As a sportswoman, television personality, devoted mother, stunning model, tireless charity worker, powerboat racer, author, interior designer, and equestrian Sharron enjoys remarkable popularity among 8 to 80 year olds.

Shaun Murphy

2005 saw Shaun clinch the Snooker World Championship Title.

Simon Jackson MBE

Simon is Great Britain’s most successful judo player of all time amassing an incredible 3 Paralympic, 3 World and 16 European gold medals throughout his astonishing 20 year career.

Sir Clive Woodward

As the architect of England’s greatest sporting achievement since the 1966 World Cup victory, Sir Clive visionary approach to ’winning’ has captured the imagination of the sporting world.

Sir Garfield Sobers

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Sir Geoff Hurst

Across the world, Sir Geoff Hurst certainly needs no introduction.

Sir Henry Cooper OBE

Henry Cooper was born in l934 and was Britain’s most famous Heavyweight, winning the British, European and Commonwealth titles outright.

Sir Ian Botham OBE

Sir Ian Botham is an internationally recognised personality who has, at various times in his career, been a professional footballer, cricketer, charity fundraiser and television commentator.

Sir Richard Hadlee

Sir Richard Hadlee played in 86 test matches for New Zealand over an eighteen year period.

Sir Steve Redgrave CBE

Sir Steve had the remarkable achievement of winning five gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games from 1984 to 2000.

Sir Trevor Brooking

Once a gifted midfielder for West Ham and England, Trevor Brooking is now a BBC pundit and presenter.

Steffi Graf

Stefanie Graf is a former World No.

Steve Backley OBE

Steve Backley was a firm fixture in the national athletics team for over fifteen years and is the only British track and field competitor to win medals at three different Olympic Games.

Steve Borthwick

Steve is regarded as a model professional by many of his peers and his maturity often belies the fact that he is still only 25 years old.

Steve Claridge

Steve is now a leading pundit for BBC Sport, where he is a regular face of both The Football League Show and Football Focus.

Steve Collins

Collins remains one of the most colourful characters in boxing.

Steve Cram MBE

Steve is one of the UK’s most well known sporting individuals.

Steve Daley

Steve Daley is an ex professional footballer who had a fantastic career.

Steve Davis

THE STEVE DAVIS LEGEND started 32 years ago when he first picked up a cue to play on the dining room table at his parents’ South London home.

Steve Harmison

Harmison was first selected for an England squad in May 2000 during the tour to England by Zimbabwe.

Steve Ovett OBE

Steven Ovett OBE, Olympic Gold medallist over 800m, is one of the greatest British athletes ever, heralding from the golden era of British athletics.

Steve Parry

Steve Parry, the GB Swimming Team Captain achieved his lifetime goal of becoming an Olympic Medalist at the Athens Olympics in the summer of 2004.

Steve Williams MBE

Steve Williams MBE won his second consecutive Olympic Gold medal in Beijing.

Stuart Davis

In 2009 Stuart will play his first full season on The European Tour after finishing in 20th place in the 2008 Challenge Tour Rankings.

Sue Barker

Sue had a long and distinguished career in Tennis, at one time being ranked number 3 in the world.

Tanni Grey-Thompson OBE

Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson is Britain’s best-known Paralympic athlete, having performed at world-class level for the past twenty years, in distances ranging from 100m to the marathon.

Terry Butcher

Terry Butcher started his career with Ipswich Town, for whom he played over 300 games and helped them to win the UEFA Cup.

Terry Venables

Terry entered professional football in 1960 when he signed with Chelsea F.

Tessa Sanderson

During her 26 years competing for Great Britain Tessa was voted Sports Personality of the Year and Athlete of the Year 3 times by the Athletics Writers Association.

Thomas Castaignede

Thomas Castaignede is a French rugby union player who plays at fullback, fly-halfor centre.

Tim Henman OBE

Tim Henman OBE is a retired English tennis player.

Tim Stimpson

Tim Stimpson ended the 2002/3 season as Tigers’ top points scorer, a position he has held for the fourth consecutive year.

Toby Garbett

Tony is twice world champion (coxless four, 2001, coxed four, 2000) and was a world silver medallist in 2002 and 2003 coxless four.

Tom Croft

Tom Croft currently plays for the Leicester Tigers in the Guinness premiership.

Tom New

Tom New began playing for Nottinghamshire at Under 11 level and represented the Midlands from Under 13 through to Under 15 level.

Tommy Docherty

If laughter is the best medicine, there’s only one Doc who can prescribe an evening full of fun and entertainment and that’s the one and only Tommy Docherty - great Scottish soccer legend and King of the One Liners.

Tommy Horton CBE

Tommy Horton played on the European Tour for many years with moderate success, winning four titles and finishing fifth on the Order of Merit in 1976 and tenth in both 1974 and 1978.

Tony Cottey

At 5 foot 4 inches, Tony Cottey is one of the shortest player’s currently playing county cricket.

Tony Currie

Tony Currie was born and brought up in London.

Tony Diprose

Tony Diprose signed for NEC Harlequins from Saracens in April 2001 and made his debut in the pre-season friendly against Bedford four months later.

Tony Jacklin CBE

Tony Jacklin CBE is without doubt one of greatest golfers the world has ever seen.

Tony Knowles

Tony Knowles was pin-up boy of snooker in the early 1980s and came to the attention of the public at large when he sensationally thrashed reigning champion, Steve Davis, in the opening match of the 1982 world championship.

Tracy Edwards MBE

Tracy Edwards won international fame in 1989 as the skipper of the first all female crew to sail around the world in the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race.

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Vicki Butler-Henderson

Born into a racing family, Vicki Butler-Henderson started racing karts at the age of 12.

Victoria Pendleton

Victoria is the golden girl of British cycling, after winning Gold at the Olympic Games in Beijing she is now the reigning World and Olympic Champion for the Sprint.

Virginia Wade

Virginia Wade is arguably one of Great Britain’s greatest ever tennis players, she was Britain’s top player for more than a decade and achieved her lifetime goal by winning Wimbledon in 1977.

Warren Gatland

Warren Gatland(born 17 September 1963) is a former New Zealand rugby footballer and is the current head coach of the Wales national team.

Will Carling OBE

Will Carling was Englands youngest and the worlds most successful rugby captain.

Will Greenwood

Will started his professional rugby career for NEC Harlequins in 1994, moving to Leicester Tigers in 1996 before rejoining Quins in the summer of 2000.

Willie John McBride

Educated at Ballymena Academy, Northern Ireland, Willie J McBride was the boy from Ballymena who became the captain of Ireland and a British Lions legend.

Willie Thorne

Willie is a must for any event, such as conferences, corporate hospitality, golf days, snooker exhibitions and many more.

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Zinzan Brooke

Zinzan was one of the greatest number eights of all time, after debuting at the age of 22, he went onto play 58 Tests for New Zealand, redefining the art of backrow play.