Recent BSMG News
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Despite a Series Loss, Ireland Rugby Is Once Again Full of Hope
June 28, 2016The dust has settled in South Africa and Ireland has returned home from a losing summer test series. However, while the elusive series winning remains just that, it seems there is a real sense of positivity among the squad and
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Ireland’s Injury List Makes For Bleak Reading Prior To Summer Tour Of South Africa
May 31, 2016The Ireland Rugby summer tour of South Africa is only days away and as has been the case with both the 2016 Six Nations and the 2015 Rugby World Cup, Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has a massive injury headache
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Peter Stringer named Sale Sharks Play of the Year
April 29, 2016Since Peter Stringer departed Munster back in 2011 for a loan spell to English Premiership side Saracens, he has been an enduring example of commitment, endurance and professionalism. Following loan spells with Saracens and Newcastle, Stringer made his loan move
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6 Nations: France v Ireland
February 12, 2016The dog came home! Call off the search. “I’m sorry, what?”, I hear you ask. Okay so let me rewind a bit. Sunday last, 07 February 2016, there was a little matter of Ireland’s first game of the 2016 6
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Best Wishes to Paul O’Connell from John Baker of BSMG
February 9, 2016Following the announcement today from Paul O’Connell that he is calling time on his glittering rugby career, John Baker of BSMG, sports agent to Paul O’Connell since the early days of his professional career, has added his voice to the
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Client Testimonials
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Tony McGahan
“Baker Sports Management represents quality in personnel and standard of service delivered. For the last four years with John I have received constant and clear communication which in the business of professional sport between manager and client is much valued. John I thank you very much and look forward to joining up again on this side of the world.”
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Peter Stringer
“Over the past number of years, John has far exceeded my expectations through his exceptional professionalism, reliability and quality of work. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Baker Sports Management”
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Alan Quinlan
“I have been represented by Baker Sports Management for seven years now and I have found them to be highly efficient in their representation of my best interests in the tough environment of professional rugby. This has given me great peace of mind and allowed me to channel my complete efforts into playing and training”
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Eddie O’Sullivan
“As a client of Baker Sports Management for the past eight years I am delighted with the quality of service supplied by the company. In the high performance business of professional sport I believe it is hard to beat the personal touch”
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Mick McGurn
“John Baker is not only an exceptional professional in his field, he is also an exceptional person, he takes the time to get to know his clients then he advises on what is the best career move for that individual. I have found John’s advice and expertise invaluable in making correct career choices in the world of professional sports”
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Denis Leamy
“I have found Baker Sports to be extremely helpful in advising and overseeing my affairs off the rugby pitch”
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John Hayes
“Baker Sports Management have represented me for seven years and I have been delighted with the professional yet personal attention that I have received”
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Felipe Contepomi
“John has represented my interests for the last five years, and for me and my family, as foreigners, it’s been great having someone trustful and friendly as John”
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Paul O’Connell
“John has represented me from the early stages of my professional career to now and has provided an excellent service allowing me to concentrate on rugby knowing I am being honestly and professionally looked after”
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Brent Pope
“For the last five years Baker Sports has been fully involved in negotiating media contracts for me, in addition John has been very pro-active in sourcing after dinner speaking engagements, endorsements and alternative media avenues. I not only regard John Baker as an excellent manager, but also a personal friend, always ready and willing to advise me on the best options for my future career. Moving my media affairs over to Baker Sports was the best move I ever made.”
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George Hook
“John Baker changed my life”

