JIM PEARSON

• 1970 – 1980 Professional Footballer
  
• Clubs: St. Johnstone, Everton and Newcastle United until injury cut short his football career at the age of 26.
  
• Scottish International Honours
  
• 1983 – 1997 Head of Nike Football, where he played a pivotal role in the evolution of the Nike brand in the UK.
  
• Responsible for Nike “signing” such as Arsenal, England RU, Ian Rush, Eric Cantona, David Ginola and Ian Botham.
  
• 1999 Created the JJB Football Centres
  
• 1999 Oversaw the acquisition of Multisport by the Sports Resource Group and the creation of International Soccer Management

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