Directorate Change

22 August 2002

ESPORTA PLC

DIRECTORATE CHANGE

Esporta announces that Maurice Kelly has resigned with immediate effect from
his position as Chief Executive Officer of Esporta plc. Michael Ball, the
finance director, will take over as acting CEO pending appointment of a
permanent replacement.

Enquiries:

Nick Irens - Chairman                                 0118 912 3500            
                                                                               
Michael Ball - Acting Chief Executive/Finance                                  
Director                                                                       
                                                                               
Piers Hooper - Hudson Sandler                         020 7796 4133