Pukka Every Time for Dean Windass

Dean Windass might have some difficulties naming the goal scorers on Soccer Saturday but he has absolutley no doubt about his favourite pie.

Windass played for nine different clubs during his playing career which spanned nearly 20 years – from Hull to Aberdeen, Oxford to Darlington.

When asked about his favourite pie, in a recent interview for the Aberdeen match day magazine , it was the Pukka Pies of Bradford City that stuck out in his mind – Pukka Pies’ Chicken Balti to be precise.

In answer to a fan’s question on which of his former club sold the best pies, he said; “It would have to be Bradford.

"Gorgeous Pukka Pies, chicken balti Pukka Pies. Amazing pies – and I’ve had a few in my time!”

No doubt Dean will be enjoying a few Pukka Pies around the grounds as a media pundit these days – let’s just hope he doesn’t leave the commentary box before half time!!

Read the full interview with Dean Windass – click here

Behind the Scenes at Macesport

What's it really like to be managing director of Macesport?

Well, our founder Paul Mace was approached by the Nottingham Evening Post to undertake an article about a typical week ....Nothing's ever 'typical' in this world but check out the published article in the Business Post - click here

Connect with Paul Mace on LinkedIn - click here

Email Paul Mace - click here

Macesport Sponsor Former Magpies

Macesport are the proud new title sponsors of the Notts County ex-players Association.

Those of you who know our Managing Director Paul Mace will have heard (on numerous occasions !) of his - and his family's - allegiances to the world's oldest professional football club.

Macesport have signed a three-year agreement to be the lead partner of the Association.

"Notts County is in the blood of the Mace family dating back to the foundation of the Football League in 1888," said Mace.

"Hopefully, our support can help underpin and help develop what is unquestionably one of the best-run ex players associations of any football club in the UK.

"The club has given my family and I over 120 years of pleasure - and pain ! - and this is my way of saying thank you to those players.

"I also think it very important that, given we are a sports communications consultancy, we should be seen to be supporting the game across all levels."

Check out the Association - click here

Wearing Poppies with Pride

Macesport managing director Paul Mace has welcomed football’s decision to wear their poppies with pride on shirts up and down the country to commemorate Remembrance Day.

Mace was personally responsible for ensuring Leicester City – then COO at the Walkers Stadium club - were the first club seven years ago to wear a poppy on their shirts – in a Premier League fixture with Blackburn Rovers.

“Its great to see that for each of the past seven years increasing numbers of clubs have worn special poppy shirts,” said Mace.

“It is a highly simple but extremely visually impactful way in which the football family can show their support for our armed forces.

“I recall that at Leicester seven years ago we wore the poppy shirts for two games and after winning at Manchester City manager Micky Adams came up to me and asked if we could wear them for the rest of the season because they were our lucky charm !!.

“We were inundated with letters from servicemen throughout the world and I am personally delighted to see that this has now become an established fixture on the football calendar.”

Check out the original Poppy Day themed fixture announcement on the Leicester City website archive - click here

Robbie Savage Reviews - Nike Superfly II CR7 Safari

ACA Sports brand ambassador, Robbie Savage, has got his hands on the most expensive football boots in the world.

Sav has reviewed the Cristiano Ronaldo inspired Nike Superfly II CR7 Safari for JustSocca, the official blog of ACA Sports.

See what the Derby County skipper and Macesport client thinks of the snow leopard print lightweight boots that have been causing a stir across the country.

Read the full review at JustSocca – click here

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Glasgow City Ladies Win Four in a Row

Glasgow City Ladies FC have won the Scottish Premier League for the fourth consecutive season, creating a Scottish record.

The Precision Training professional partners finished six points clear of nearest rivals Celtic and remained unbeaten throughout the league season.

In 22 matches Glasgow City Ladies scored an amazing 184 goals conceding just 7.

Their Premier League victory means that they will be Scotland’s representatives in the 2011 UEFA Women’s Champions League.

Retiring Glasgow City Captain Laura Montgomery said, “To win four Championships in a row is a phenomenal achievement for any side, but if you look at the age of our back four alone, you will see this club has many successful years ahead of it.

“It is great to be back in the UEFA Women’s Champions League once more and hopefully our performance of the last few years has put us straight into the knock out last 32, which I feel we deserve.”

Precision Training are official training aid suppliers to the Glasgow City Ladies.

Mercurial Talent or Waste of Money?

Robbie Savage has the most expensive pair of football boots on the market to giveaway.

Sav's competitions have been going down a storm via twitter, Facebook and his Daily Mirror column.

Robbie - in conjunction with ACA Sports - has been offering readers and followers competition prizes every Friday.

As Ashes fever hots up Down Under readers of Robbie's column were offered the opportunity to win a Kevin Pietersen Adidas cricket bat, whilst twitter followers could get their hands on the Arsenal away strip.

With close to 90k followers on twitter, this week's competition promises to be the best yet!

Robbie has reviewed the Nike Mercurial Superfly II CR7 Safari FG for ACA Sports Football blog site JustSocca.

As part of the review Robbie's followers will have the chance to win the Cristiano Ronaldo inspired boots with a RRP of £275!!

Keep an eye out for Robbie's review and check out all the vital stats - click here

Michael Gray joins Twitterati

Michael Gray has joined the Twitterati.

The former England, Sunderland, Celtic, Blackburn Rovers, Leeds United, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Sheffield Wednesday star, recently joined the ever expanding Macesport athlete stable and has now signed up for twitter.

Micky has already started having banter with Macesport's Robbie Savage and giving his verdict on the X Factor.

At the weekend Michael was working for BBC Radio 5 LIVE covering the Blackburn vs Aston Villa game in the Premier League.

Last week the Sunderland legend gave Beyond the Pitch an exclusive interview to listen - click here

Follow Michael Gray on twitter - click here

Robbie Roy

Robbie Savage is on the march north of the border early next month.

After skippering Derby County to a 3-2 victory over Scunthorpe to cement the Rams' position in the Championship play-offs, Robbie will be making a personal appearance at the Kirkcaldy home of ACA Sports.

Robbie is brand ambassador for ACA Sports - one of Britain's largest online retailers.

He will be signing his autobiography in store during the day and will be available for interview.

Any Scottish media interested in meeting and interviewing Robbie in Kirkcaldy, please contact Ben Thompson - click here

Bernie Mullin Flies into UK

Bernie Mullin, CEO of The Aspire Group, will fly into Britain next month.

Bernie, a keen Evertonian, was the first non-American ever to head up an American sports franchise, having been President and CEO for the Atlanta Hawks (NBA) and Atlanta Thrashers (NHL) at the Phillips Arena.

Bernie will be in the UK from December 13th for several days and any sports business journalists interested in speaking with Bernie, please make contact with Ben Thompson - click here

The Aspire Group provide a wide range of specialist sports marketing services to American and European sports leagues, clubs and governing bodies.

Bernie's unique credentials enable him to provide insightful commentary and expertise of American ownership of British clubs and future sports marketing trends.

Schmeichology - The Science of Goalkeeping

Precision Goalkeeping launched their new range of goalkeeping gloves this weekend at the STAG show.

Schmeichology – the science of goalkeeping, will be fronted by Leeds United’s Kasper Schmeichel who signed a three year deal to become brand ambassador in August.

Schmeichel, the former Notts County custodian and son of goalkeeping legend Peter Schmeichel, will be the face of Precision Training's newly-launched Precision Goalkeeping brand.

Precision Training have developed a bespoke range of gloves - designed exactly to Schmeichel's specifications - as part of the three year partnership

Dave Sanderson, National Sales Manager for Precision Training, said: “The signing of Kasper Schmeichel is a major landmark for the Precision Goalkeeping brand.

“Precision Training has grown significantly in the first five years and a move into goalkeeping was a logical step.

“Being able to secure one of the leading names in goalkeeping is a significant move and one we are very proud to have achieved in such a short space of time."

Read the full article - click here

If you would like to interview Kasper Schmeichel please contact Ben Thompson - click here

FA Announce Work to Begin at St George's Park

The FA Board has given its full approval to the commencement of work on St. George’s Park tailored by Umbro, the new National Football Centre.

Building will start on the Burton-upon-Trent site in January 2011 and is due to be completed in the summer of 2012. Today’s unanimous Board approval includes a commitment from both The FA’s Professional and National Game Boards to ensure that the £105m project is underwritten.

FA Board member and Chairman of the National Football Centre Board, David Sheepshanks commented: “St. George’s Park will be a world class facility providing top class education for future generations of English football coaches. It will also be an internationally-leading sports medicine and performance research centre; a training home to enhance international team development; and an inspirational hub for everyone involved in football from the grassroots to elite.

“Today’s decision means that we can open in 2012 and help to deliver the first exciting legacy of a golden summer for sport in this country. St. George’s Park will be accessible to all, aspirational, educational, sustainable and iconic - a truly national centre for our national game, in the heart of England.

Read the full release - click here

Macesport are engaged as regional media advisors to The FA on the St George's Park project.