Sports Speakers

Best known for his hat trick in the 1966 World Cup final, and now the sole surviving player from that day. A successful business career followed and he was knighted in 1999 - a popular after dinner speaker, and a living legend to many.

Sir Geoff Hurst MBE

Since his retirement Nasser has joined Sky Sports for whom he works at home and abroad, giving his expert views during England Tests, One-Days and domestic cricket matches.

Nasser Hussain

John has presented Five Live's coverage of many major sporting events including Wimbledon, the Olympic Games, World Cups (both football and rugby)and the Ryder Cup.

John Inverdale

One of Britain’s foremost and highly regarded television presenters and sports broadcasters. From the Olympics, to Golf to Snooker to BBC news. Could do a speech on women in broadcasting/media drawing on her own experiences and career which has resulted in position as one of the BBC’s senior sports anchors.

Hazel Irvine

Ed Jackson is a former professional rugby player who played at the highest level for over 10 years. Two years on from a serious accident that left him paralysed from the neck down, Ed is literally climbing mountains.

Ed Jackson

In spite of retiring in 2003, Colin Jackson still holds the world record for the indoor 60m hurdles, He held the outdoor 110m hurdles (12.91 seconds set in the final of the 1993 World Championships) until it was finally bettered by Liu Xiang in 2006.

Colin Jackson

Tom James - Double Olympic Gold Medallist rower 2012 & 2008 in the coxless four

Tom James MBE

First female to skipper in the Clipper Round the World yacht race when she was 28, guiding a team of amateur sailors and battling ferocious storms. Her motivational and inspirational speeches are inspired by the drama she has experienced on the high seas.

Hannah Jenner

Pat Jennings - Legendary Arsenal and Northern Ireland goalkeeper and popular after dinner speaker.

Pat Jennings

He is mostly known for captaining England to victory in the World Cup in 2003. He became the new England team manager in July 1st 2008

Martin Johnson

Four times Olympic Gold Medallist and 200/400m sprinting legend, Michael Johnson is the best 200m/400m sprinter in the history of track and field. Now a leading corporate motivational speaker.

Michael Johnson

An inspiration for young females especially, Katarina Johnson-Thompson has achieved world success in heptathlon and pentathlon, as well as individual events like high jump and long jump.

Katarina Johnson -Thompson

Sports presenter, best known on Sky Sports for his football coverage. He has also hosted international cricket matches and covered the London 2012 Olympics David is a popular host for corporate events and awards ceremonies.

David Jones

"Vinnie" Jones is a film actor and ex-footballer, who played for Wales.

Vinnie Jones

Former professional footballer who played over 650 games for various clubs and also managed Bradford City and Stoke City. Now a pundit on Sky Sports and on Soccer Saturday.

Chris Kamara