Director Declaration

JJB Sports plc, one of the UK's leading sports retailers, notes that its Chairman, John Clare, has been appointed as Chairman of Capital & Regional Plc, effective today. This announcement is a matter of record and is made pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.14.

About JJB Sports

JJB Sports plc (JJB: LSE) is one of the UK's leading sports retailers. The group, headquartered in Wigan and listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, trades from 250 JJB branded retail stores in the UK and Ireland and employs approximately 7,600 people. Further information about the group can be found on the group's corporate website, www.jjbcorporate.co.uk.