Delighted to host the 2009 Sports Podge lunch. I know from previous years how much individuals from the sporting business world have loved to get together and share their experiences. Networking at this time is especially important, and I am sure this year will be just as good as previous events.
Miles Templeman,
Director General
Institute of Directors
Sports Podge is a fantastic event providing a great opportunity to mix
business with pleasure! One of the best sports networking lunches that
always exceeds expectations.
Richard Bevan
Chief Executive
League Managers Association
Sports Podge is unique. What makes it unique is that it has been
authentically created for its attendees, sports marketers who value their
network and sport in the same measure.
Steve Cumming
Global Category Director
Sponsorship, PR & Events
DIAGEO
There is quite simply no event like Sports Podge. It feels like an extended sports family. I loved every minute of it.
Kate Dale
Head of Brand Communications
Sport England
Last Year's Sports Podge was a brilliant event, it's great to get everyone from
the sporting world together, fantastic lunch, thoroughly enjoyed it and definitely
plan to be at the next one... and the next one
Kenny & Gabby Logan
Logan Sports Marketing
The Sports Podge lunch was a great success... good food, good company,
and great networking... looking forward to July 10th at the Institute of Directors.
Jonathan Ford
European Sports Sponsorship,
The Coca-Cola Company
What a fantastic lunch and an amazing turnout. I am glad I was at the first one, please count me in for numbers 2, 3, 4, infinitum. Great food, great company, brilliant organisation.
Peter Gandolfi
Chairman
Gandolfi & Partners
In a job like mine which relies on great contacts, Sports Podge lets me get to know influential people across the sports industry in a relaxed, friendly, and fun environment. The wine’s pretty good too.
Juliette Ferrington
BBC Sport
A wonderful experience bringing the cream of the industry together in a truly
unique and fun environment - can't quite remember how it finished which shows what a good event it was last year!
Richard FitzGerald
CEO UK Racing
Without doubt the Premiership of long lunches, great crowd, great atmosphere and run by an Evertonian and a Manc??? Always in my diary.
Ian Ayre
Commercial Director
Liverpool Football Club
Unique. A great way to keep in touch
Nic Coward
Chief Executive
British Horseracing Authority
An event that really embraces the passion and enthusiasm of people who work
in the sport sector. It is no surprise that the annual Sports Podge lunch is one
of the hottest tickets around.
Nick Smith
Head of Sports Development
The Princes Trust
Sports Podge - always a fun and relaxed atmosphere with good food and great company. Thanks Phil and Jimmy for inviting Special Olympics to be part of this truly unique event
Karen Wallin
Chief Executive Officer
Special Olympics Great Britain
It's a great opportunity to catch up with contacts and colleagues within the industry in a unique and relaxed environment.
Jonathan Gregory
Marketing and Commercial Director
Wembley National Stadium
In an economic climate where networking lunches are increasingly difficult to justify, this is one where finding and making the time is well worth the effort. Good company, good food and good chat.
Paul Barber
Executive Director
Tottenham Hotspur Football & Athletic Co Ltd
Sports Podge is undoubtedly a key part of the sports business calendar. With key ingredients of fun, great food and fine wine it is no surprise that the event continues to grow in popularity and significance each year.
Sam Rush
CEO
Wasserman Media Group