A FEW TASTY EXCHANGES FROM OUR PAST SCRUMS.

"I loved my first Sports Podge. Relaxed, refreshing and reassuring to know that people in sport are the most fun to be with, it was the perfect antidote to a long night of watching election results. I had a wonderful time, drank far too much and realised I had when I suggested a floating stadium to a stadium designer. He was very sweet not to dismiss it out of hand."

CLAIRE BALDING
TV PRESENTER & SPORTS JOURNALIST "I thoroughly enjoyed my first sports podge lunch, so much so that I am begging to be added to the list for next year! It was not what I expected and found myself in the company of an array of professionals from all walks of life & the time whizzed by which meant I almost missed my train. I would recommend it to everyone given the opportunity to attend."

MICK FITZGERALD
CHAMPION JOCKEY "Thank you for the invite to the Sports Podge event, it was very enjoyable. It was a real pleasure to meet people with such a variety of perspectives on sport, in a relaxed atmosphere, over an excellent lunch in an impressive venue. Thank you also for your support to Commonwealth Games England it is very much appreciated."

DAME KELLY HOLMES, MBE
PRESIDENT, COMMONWEALTH GAMES ENGLAND "Many thanks to you Phil for inviting me to Sports Podge. My wife and I had a terrific time mixing it up with the people that make Sports happen in the UK. I was quite flattered by the many stories that I heard from attendees that were only 8-15 years old when I was competing, sitting in front of the telly withtheir parents and watching me run and continue to win. I wish that I had these vingettes on video for all to see. Fantastic experience for me!"

DR EDWIN MOSES// OLYMPIC LEGEND "The Sports Podge lunch is a fantastic event providing a great opportunity to mix business with pleasure! One of the best sports networking dinners that always lives up to expectations."

RICHARD BEVAN
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
LEAGUE MANAGERS ASSOCIATION "Just to say thank you very much for the invitation to Sports Podge. I really enjoyed the day. The food was delicious, and it was fascinating to meet such a vast array of interesting people. It was a very well organised function and it would be a privilege to be invited again."

TERRY VENABLES
TV PRESENTER & SPORTS JOURNALIST // BBC SPORT "I flew in from New York the morning of the lunch and had thought about phoning ahead to cancel. I am so glad I decided to attend what was a fantastic sporting lunch, I met some great people from the sports industry and would have no hesitation in recommending it to other leaders in the world of sport."

JOE CALZAGHE, CBE, MBE
UNDEFEATED WORLD CHAMPION "I thoroughly enjoyed my first Sports Podge lunch. It's such fun to be amongst friends in sport in a relaxed and informal atmosphere with no agenda."

IVAN GAZIDIS
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
ARSENAL FC