Leadership in Sport Dinner Series: Best of English Football with Tony Dorigo & Paul Parker

Thursday, 8th May 2025, 5:30 PM

Our Leadership in Sport Dinner series brings together elite athletes who have mastered the art of teamwork, discipline, and leadership: skills that extend far beyond sport. In May, we welcome two football greats, Tony Dorigo and Paul Parker, in conversation with Stuart Blyth, founder of From Pitch to Boardroom Limited.

Enjoy a welcome drink on arrival, followed by an intimate four-course dinner where Tony and Paul will share personal stories from their remarkable careers, covering leadership, teamwork, and the mindset required to perform at the highest level.

Beyond their success on the field, every athlete in our Leadership in Sport series has transitioned into the business world, carrying forward the skills that made them champions.

The magic of this series lies in its setting. Unlike large panels or keynote talks, this is an intimate dinner where guests don’t just listen from afar, they engage directly. It’s a rare chance to hear first hand what it takes to compete at the highest level, how those lessons apply beyond football, and to ask the questions you won’t hear in a post-match interview.

Meet the Legends

Tony Dorigo – Former Chelsea, Leeds United, and England player, with 15 international caps and a key role in the 1990 World Cup. He won the First Division Championship with Leeds United.

Paul Parker – Former Manchester United and England player, two-time Premier League winner, FA Cup champion, and 1990 World Cup veteran.

About Our Host

Stuart Blyth is the founder and CEO of Onlydo Limited, a training and events company that applies the principles of elite team performance to business. With over 20 years of senior management experience at companies like Oracle and Stellent, Stuart helps businesses strengthen their teams by using the same strategies that drive success in sport. Also the author of From Pitch to Boardroom and Football Field to Boardroom – the essential guides to creating Dream Teams in your business, his approach is straightforward: no hard sales, just natural discussion in a social setting, much like the atmosphere we foster at Home Grown.

Tickets & Booking

Member Rate: £65 | Guest Rate: £75

Members may bring up to three guests. For seating requests, email: membersevents@homegrownclub.co.uk

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Tickets are non-refundable. Cancellations are not available after purchase.

Photography and videography may take place. Please let us know if you prefer not to be filmed.