Spitfires and Hurricanes (81-84)

Not only could Pentland provide the financial backing Fireman needed but also, they had offices in Hongkong and Pusan, Korea the home of HS corporation and their factory. To head his development Paul recruited Steve Liggett, who would spend much of the next five years flying to and from Pusan where he stayed for months on end.

Into the Noughties! (’97-’98)

I had been drawing new designs as early as ’96, before we had rejected them for being too challenging and the decision made to keep the classic look of KSBs. The choice had been right, the sales said it, we had ‘kept our powder dry’ ready for the comeback that was sure to come. Mike and Colin, said it would, their experience proved once again.

Introducing Swiss Tony (’89-’90)

My line manager at Reebok in ’88 was part of the new circle that were actively briefing against my dad and planning the closure of the UK factory. Late ’88 I was literally told my options would be; transfer to the US or go find a job. I had just bought a house with my fiancée the previous December and we were looking forward to our wedding in the coming summer, it was a major shock.

SIZZLIN’ HOT REEBOK (September ’84)

We were inundated with enquires from around the world, we were on fire, Reebok was Sizzlin’ Hot.