The Team
Dominic McGuinness
A sports writer and broadcaster, Dominic has worked in TV, radio and for the written press. Highlights include covering Football World Cups, British and Irish Lions Rugby tours and Boxing world title fights. He has worked for the BBC, SKY, ITN, and as an independent producer making sport documentaries for ITV.
Dominic presented a weekly TV chat show with Ricky Hatton, is author of 'Ricky Hatton - the Real Hitman' and continues to broadcast for talkSPORT, RTE and UEFA while contributing articles for national newspapers.
Contact:
Dominic McGuinness
Director
The Sport Business
Tel: 0161 969 2242
Mobile: 07968 326541
Email: dom@thesportbusiness.co.uk
Paul Smith
Since 1992, Paul has worked on the design, delivery and evaluation of social and economic development projects financed by government and European funds. These have included schemes to create employment, support small businesses and to improve the delivery of social services. He has worked extensively across Europe as a project manager in Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia.
Contact:
Paul Smith
Director
The Sport Business
Tel: 0161 969 2242
Mobile: 07805 664064
Email: paul@thesportbusiness.co.uk
Sarah Flynn
An Environment Consultant, Sarah joined The Sport Business in March 2010.
Sarah specialises in regeneration projects and is helping our clients to secure funding from environmental agencies. She also provides advisory services to clubs.
Sarah previously worked as Development Manager for the Mersey Basin Campaign.
Contact:
Sarah Flynn
The Sport Business
Tel: 0161 969 2242
Email: info@thesportbusiness.co.uk
Declan Scopes
A pupil at St Ambrose College, Altrincham, Declan spent a week with The Sport Business as part of his Year Eleven work experience.
Declan assisted with research, marketing and the company's social media.
Laura Howard
Laura is a third year BA Hons Sports Journalism student at the University of Central Lancashire currently on work experience with The Sport Business.
Particular interests include print journalism, football, formula one and major sporting tournaments. As part of her placement, Laura is helping with the Sports Journalism for Schools programme, writing reports and assisting with press and publicity.
Contact:
Laura Howard
The Sport Business
Tel: 0161 969 2242
Email: info@thesportbusiness.co.uk
Sophie Whittingham
Sophie is studying BA Sport Business Management Level 2 at Leeds Metropolitan University. Particular interests include sport promotion, media, and development of sport clubs.
As part of her work-based learning module, Sophie is on placement at The Sport Business, helping out with the company's Sport Broadcast Programme for schools and colleges and assisting with funding applications for clubs.
Contact:
Sophie Whittingham
The Sport Business
Tel: 0161 969 2242
Email: info@thesportbusiness.co.uk
Kieran Madden
A sixth-form student at Ashton-On-Mersey School, Kieran has joined The Sport Business on work experience.
He is currently studying Media, English and IT at A-Level, and plays football for Altrincham FC youth team. Kieran is keen to persue a career in sport and is helping The Sport Business organise broadcast workshops, while assisting with marketing and database development.
Contact:
Kieran Madden
The Sport Business
Tel: 0161 969 2242
Email: info@thesportbusiness.co.uk
