– Been a football spectator since the age of seven.
– Played in most of the UK’s stadiums during a 16-year professional career.
– Represented England on 4 occasions at u23 level.
– Been commercial manager at a non-league football club, Colne Dynamoes.
– As CEO, masterminded the McAlpine Stadium, Huddersfield.
– Introduced professional football and rugby league in the same stadium, on the same pitch.
– Received the ‘Building of the Year’ award in 1995.
– Whilst CEO, Huddersfield Town FC are promoted into the Championship.
– Organised numerous Stadium Rock Concerts.
– Became CEO at the Reebok Stadium during its conception.
– Whilst CEO, Bolton Wanderers are promoted into the Premiership.
– Has negotiated 5 major multi-million pound ‘naming rights’ contracts.
– Became Commercial Director of the new Wembley Stadium in 2000.
– Was CEO at The Ricoh Arena, Coventry.
– Went on to become Managing Director of Coventry City Football Club.
– Has negotiated over £100 million in sponsorship agreements.
– Invented and patented ‘StadiArena’ in 2006.
– Awarded the MBE for services to football in 2007.
– 2008 returns to Burnley Football Club as Chief Executive.
– 2009 Burnley are promoted back into the Premiership after a 33 years wait.
– Co Founder and Director of the worlds first Football University UCFB, University College of Football Business (now at Wembley, Etihad and Real Madrid).
– Consultant to new stadiums in: Ahmedabad India, São Paulo Brazil, Philadelphia USA and others.
– Author of numerous books, including ‘The Seven Go£den Secrets of a Successful Stadium’.