25 October 2007

Sports Direct International Plc
25 October 2007

Sports Direct International plc

Board Changes

Sports Direct International plc (''the Company'') is pleased to announce the
appointment of Malcolm Dalgleish and Dave Singleton as independent non-executive directors.  Both appointments take effect immediately and are part of the Company''s ongoing commitment to review board membership.

Malcolm Dalgleish is currently head of retail in the Europe, Middle East and
Africa area at CB Richard Ellis. In 2005 CBRE acquired Dalgleish - the leading retail real estate services specialist in the UK, which Malcolm founded in 1979 and was the principal shareholder.

Dave Singleton spent 25 years with Reebok International Limited.  He stepped
down in April 2007 having helped to successfully integrate Reebok following its acquisition by adidas Group in January 2006.  For eight years he was Vice President Northern Europe Region & UK and since 2003 he was Senior Vice
President Europe, Middle East & Africa.  Dave has an extensive senior management record and brings valuable experience of international sports brand operations.

The Company also announces that Chris Bulmer has decided to step down from her role as an independent non-executive director with immediate effect.

Simon Bentley, acting Non-Executive Chairman of the Company, said:

''I am delighted that we have been able to secure two non-executive directors of the calibre of Malcolm and Dave.  These appointments strengthen the Board
significantly, and Dave and Malcolm''s experience and proven track records will be of great value to the Company.''

''At the same time, we are sorry that Chris has decided to step down.  I would like to thank Chris for her contribution since joining the Company on IPO and wish her every success for the future.''