5 Premiership Managers for Corporate Events
We take a closer look at five of the finest managers who not only rank among the world’s greatest football tacticians but also shine as outstanding football speakers for corporate events.
With a wealth of experience and unparalleled expertise, these football managers make exceptional after-dinner speakers for corporate occasions. Brimming with insightful knowledge and captivating anecdotes from their illustrious careers, they are guaranteed to engage and inspire any audience.
At Champions Football Speakers Agency, we offer you the chance to book one of these remarkable football managers and speakers - ensuring a truly memorable and impactful event.
Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson is widely celebrated as one of the greatest football managers of all time. Best known for his extraordinary 26-year reign at Manchester United, he amassed 49 trophies across his career - more than any other manager in football history. His honours include 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cups, two UEFA Champions League trophies, and a historic treble in 1999. Knighted for his services to football, Ferguson’s leadership, resilience, and winning mentality continue to inspire professionals far beyond the pitch.
Hiring a Premier League manager like Sir Alex for your corporate event brings unrivalled insights into elite performance, team building, and long-term success. With over 1,400 matches managed, Ferguson knows what it takes to lead high-performing teams under pressure. His powerful stories of motivation, legacy, and leadership are perfect for businesses aiming to elevate their strategy and inspire their workforce to reach new heights.
Sarina Wiegman
Sarina Wiegman is a trailblazing Dutch football manager and former international player, who earned 99 caps for the Netherlands between 1987 and 2001. Since taking charge of the England women’s national team in 2021, she has led the Lionesses to historic success, including victory at the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 – the first major trophy for an English senior team since 1966. A true pioneer, she was the first woman to coach a Dutch professional football team and won UEFA Women’s Coach of the Year for 2021–22. Her leadership earned her a CBE in recognition of her services to football.
Hiring a Premiership-level manager like Sarina for your corporate event brings world-class insight into leadership, resilience, and peak performance. Her calm authority, strategic mindset, and motivational presence offer invaluable lessons for any business team aiming to win under pressure. Expect inspiration from someone who knows exactly what it takes to reach the top.
Harry Redknapp
Harry Redknapp is one of English football’s most successful managers. With a career spanning decades, he has led top-tier clubs including Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, and Portsmouth - famously guiding the latter to FA Cup glory in 2008. Redknapp also steered Spurs to a fourth-place finish in the Premier League, securing Champions League qualification and earning the prestigious Premier League Manager of the Year award.
Hiring a Premiership manager like Harry Redknapp for your corporate event brings instant credibility, inspiration, and entertainment. His wealth of leadership experience, motivational insights, and brilliant anecdotes from the world of football make him a compelling speaker for audiences of all backgrounds. Whether he’s sharing tales of outsmarting opponents or delivering lessons on team building and resilience, Harry’s engaging and down-to-earth style ensures your event will be memorable, insightful, and full of personality. He’s a true leader both on and off the pitch.
Neil Warnock
Neil Warnock is one of English football’s most legendary figures. With a managerial career spanning over five decades, he’s led sixteen clubs across all levels and holds the record for both the most promotions (eight) and most games managed (1,626) in English football. Currently serving as Football Advisor at Torquay United, Neil continues to shape the game he loves.
His experience, insight, and passion make him an outstanding choice for speaking engagements, consultancy, or media appearances. As a pundit for both TV and radio, he’s known for his straight-talking style, humour, and vast tactical knowledge. Whether sharing dressing room stories or offering expert football analysis, Neil Warnock brings unmatched credibility and charisma.
Hiring Neil means gaining access to a treasure trove of football wisdom from one of the game’s most respected and entertaining personalities. He's a true legend with lessons for every audience.
Lawrie Sanchez
Lawrie Sanchez is a football legend whose career highlights speak for themselves. As a player, he etched his name into history by scoring the winning goal for Wimbledon in their iconic 1988 FA Cup Final victory over Liverpool. As a manager, he’s just as inspiring - leading Wycombe Wanderers to an unforgettable FA Cup semi-final, again facing Liverpool, and famously transforming Northern Ireland’s national team from a lowly FIFA ranking of 124th to an impressive 27th.
With managerial experience across clubs and countries - including Sligo Rovers, Wimbledon, Fulham, Barnet, and Apollon Smyrnis in Greece - Lawrie brings a wealth of tactical insight, motivational leadership, and first-hand experience of overcoming the odds. His story is one of resilience, belief, and high-performance under pressure - making him an ideal speaker for sports clubs, corporate events, or leadership conferences. If you're looking for a speaker who embodies grit, glory, and giant-killing spirit, Lawrie Sanchez is your man.
To Hire A Football Manager for Your Event Today!
The fantastic selection of football speakers are all available to hire through Champions Football Speakers Agency and are certain to provide an unforgettable event. To book one of our football managers to appear at your corporate event, function or conference, simply contact the Champions Football Speakers agency by filling in our online contact form or by calling one of our dedicated booking agents directly on 0207 1010 553.
