Clubline's General Sales Manager Nick Palmer said, "There was a great turnout and we had some really positive feedback about our new Centris football kits. Even the former England Coach Graham Taylor was on our stand chatting to us about our Precision Training products."
The first day kicked off early with a private coaching session from Graham Taylor with the BBC Coventry competition winners Leamington Lions. The action continued on with more training sessions in the 600 seat coaching arena, which was reduced to standing room only. Many felt the highlight over the two days was a clinic by England's assistant coach, Steve Round, who recreated one of the training sessions used by England prior to their European Championship qualifier versus Estonia.
The overall experience of the show was also best summed up by visitor Mark Dowling who said "I had a great time at the GRFS this weekend, so good in fact that I ended up attending both days. The vast number of stalls, contacts, seminars, practical displays and general advice was mind blowing. The mix between theory, practical, corporate and innovation was spot on and delivered something for everyone at all levels and roles in the game. I'm already looking forward to next year."
Vanessa Bayley, Sales Office Supervisor, said "We had plenty of items to give away over the two days and our prize draw was a real big hit with the visiting crowds, especially as people kept returning to our stand to double check their numbered tickets to see if they'd won one of our many great prizes."
One of football's best known brands was also very happy with their presence at the show "A very well organised show that gives an excellent opportunity to communicate with the often difficult to reach grass roots market" stated Umbro's FA Development Manager, Ed Hughes
John Leonard, Clubline's Website Sales Co-ordinator, who was also at the Grass Roots Show, said, "The new website
New Football Team Kits are a Big Hit at the 2007 Grass Roots Football Show