Meet The Presenters

Vicky Gomersall

Vicky Gomersall has worked at Sky Sports for eight years, seven of them as a presenter.

She started life on Sky Sports News as a reporter back in 2002 and was based at their Manchester bureau, which meant regular interviews with Sir Alex Ferguson and then-City boss Kevin Keegan.

A keen Liverpool fan she was also one of the first to bring us the sad news of the death of Reds legend Emlyn Hughes - a story that still stands out for her today.

After a year as a reporter, Vicky made the switch to presenting Sky Sports News and in her time with Sky Sports has also presented Football First and the 2010 Women's FA Cup final - won by none other than Everton.

She began her career as a sports journalist with the BBC in Manchester and got her break presenting the sport on North West Tonight, which was anchored by Krypton Factor legend Gordon Burns.

She moved on to BBC Sport 24 before making the switch to Sky Sports News after two years.

But her first job in television was actually on Blue Peter where she wasn't on-screen but was responsible for the expense claims and wardrobe requests of none other than Simon Thomas... who was sat alongside her years later when he made his debut on Sky Sports News!

Charlotte Jackson

Popular TV Presenter Charlotte Jackson will make her first appearance at the brmb Grass Roots Football Show.

Well known for her work as a lead presenter on Sky Sports News where she presents the afternoon report. Charlotte also presents on Sky Sports Champions League coverage and co-presents Take it Like a Fan.

Prior to joining Sky, Charlotte hosted a live daily sports show on Setanta News and she demonstrated her sporting prowess when she presented an Olympic Special for the channel called ‘All Action Jackson’, where she participated in a number of Olympic disciplines, including show jumping.

Liverpool fan Jackson will also be co presenting this year’s edition of the popular 71 degrees North with Paddy McGuiness on ITV1.

Charlotte will be hosting events throughout the Grass Roots Football weekend.

Tom Ross

Tom is a regular at the Grass Roots Football Show but this year he will be hosting the event for the first time.

Tom started reporting on football matches for BBC Radio Birmingham (now BBC WM). His first game for the BBC was a Blues pre season friendly against Ajax in 1977.
In 1981 Tom was offered a job at BRMB.  His first day at BRMB saw him covering Stoke v Blues which ended in a nil nil draw.

In the early 80’s Tom was appointed assistant to the new Sports Editor at BRMB. Tom has not missed a Friday Night Football Phone-in since 1984. In 1993 Tom was appointed Head of Sport at BRMB.

In 1997 Tom was asked to host the Capital Gold breakfast show for two weeks. Those two weeks lasted until the summer of 2008 playing the greatest songs of all time along with news, travel, sport, competitions and a few laughs along the way. In 2008 he moved to the afternoons to present a 4 hour pre-recorded afternoon show.

In 2009 when BRMB was sold along with Merica, Wyvern, Beacon and Heart 106 as well as the respective Gold Stations to ORION Media, Tom became Group Head of Sport. Now Tom provides around 250 live commentary games per season covering Wolverhampton Wanderers, Birmingham City, Aston Villa, West Bromwich Albion and Coventry City.

On March 28th 2011 Tom celebrated his 30-year anniversary with BRMB Radio.

Robbie Savage – Event Ambassador

Robbie Savage is one of Britain’s most charismatic and instantly recognizable figures.

Savage, one of football's most passionate and colourful characters, is the newest addition to a roster of footballing talent which will make the three day event at the NEC from Friday June3-Sunday June 5 the biggest show in its five-year history.

The tenacious midfielder captained Wales and has made over 600 appearances for Derby County, Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham City, Leicester City, Crewe Alexandra and Brighton and Hove Albion and is currently in the top 50 most capped Premier League players of all time.

Famous for his no nonsense approach on the field, Robbie has started to transfer these skills off the pitch and is quickly becoming one of Britain's favourite media pundits. Savage has been a huge hit on BBC Radio 5 Live’s iconic 606 show and has appeared on TV’s Match of the Day and ESPN.

Billy Wingrove

Billy Wingrove is one of the world’s top football freestylers.  Billy started his playing career at Tottenham Hotspur and he still plays semi pro football. Billy has been a professional freestyler since 2003.

He has performed and worked with stars, such as Messi, Ronaldo, Torres and Rooney to name but a few. Billy’s skills have taken him all over the world displaying his talent at World Cups, Champions League matches and he recently performed at the FIFA Ballon d’Or (World Player of The Year).

Billy works with the world’s best players and biggest brands but he still loves working within the grass roots area of the game helping children learn and enjoy the beautiful game. Billy is also the head coach at The Soccer Hub Soccer School who provide after school clubs, extra training and half term soccer schools.

Dion Dublin

Former England, Aston Villa, Coventry City and Manchester United star Dion Dublin will be making his debut at The Grass Roots Football Show.

The former International striker will be sure to get the Show drumming with his new invention - the Dube.

Following retirement from professional football Dion has been developing a brand new percussion instrument called the Dube.

Dion will be on hand to showcase the totally customizable Dubes that have been a big hit for musicians, schools and football fans alike.

The Dube was recently in action at the University of East Anglia where Dion and the Dube accompanied Ocean Colour Scene.

Darren Fletcher

Darren Fletcher, one of the most widely recognized voices of football in the UK, will make his debut at The Grass Roots Football Show this year.

Darren began his media career at Trent FM in Nottingham before helping to launch MUTV in 1998.

But it is with BBC Radio 5 Live that Darren is most recognized having joined the team in 2004.

Co-host of the iconic 606 show with Robbie Savage, Darren, regularly commentates on the biggest events in the football calendar including the World Cup and European Championships.

Darren will be using his widespread knowledge of the game to ask all the important questions in the Grass Roots Football Theatre throughout the show.