text: The BT Sport Industry Awards  take place in Battersea on Thursday, with AP McCoy, England midfielder Jack Wilshere and Southampton duo Nathaniel Clyne and Ryan Bertrand a few of the sporting stars to walk the red carpet. The awards are held to celebrate and recognise the innovation, talent management and community investment brought through sport. McCoy appeared on the red carpet alongside his wife Chanelle, having bowed out from a glittering career in horse racing at Sandown on Saturday. Recently retired jockey AP McCoy was in attendance with his wife Chanelle for the BT Sport Industry Awards in Battersea on Thursday . McCoy (centre) poses with his lifetime achievement award, presented to him by Thierry Henry (left) McCoy (left) is a lifelong Arsenal supporter and was handed his award by Gunners legend Henry . Arsenal and England midfield player Jack Wilshere pictured on the red carpet ahead of the award ceremony . Southampton defenders Nathaniel Clyne (left) and Ryan Bertrand (right) also turned out for the awards in London . Racing driver Carmen Jorda (left) seen on the red carpet ahead of the awards ceremony, as was Wayne Bridge and his wife Frankie . It is McCoy's first public appearance since bringing his time in the saddle to a close at the weekend, going out as a 20-time winner of the Champions Jockey trophy. Arsenal man Wilshere tweeted a picture of himself getting ready to attend the ceremony, writing alongside the image: 'we're on our way, see you soon!' Wilshere is closing in on full fitness and a return to the Arsenal team after a long lay-off after ankle surgery in November, but took time out to enjoy the event alongside some fellow Premier League players. Southampton defenders Clyne and Bertrand arrived with speculation mounting that Clyne could be set to depart the south-coast club at the end of the Premier League season. Southampton manager Ronald Koeman admitted that he wants to know the plans of the England international in a maximum of 10 days time. Other sporting stars such as Rebecca Adlington, Sam Warburton and David Weir made an appearance, as well as racing driver Carmen Jorda. Olympic heroes David Weir (left) and Rebecca Adlington were in attendance for the ceremony held on Thursday . (L-R) Sam Warburton, Rhys Webb, Alex Corbisiero and Dylan Hartly pictured on the red carpet . David Ginola was seen at the event, one of his first public appearances after he tried to run for FIFA presidency . Two former Premier League footballers in Ledley King (left) and Fabrice Muamba also arrived for the ceremony . Adlington is eight months pregnant with her first child and the two-time gold medal winner appeared delighted to be present. Wales international Warburton was joined by fellow rugby stars Rhys Webb, Alex Corbisiero and Dylan Hartly for a photograph on the red carpet. David Ginola was also present, one of his first public appearances since his attempt to run for FIFA presidency. During the ceremony, McCoy, an avid Arsenal supporter, was presented with the lifetime achievement award by Gunners legend Thierry Henry. Henry was asked to present him with an award at Sandown, but was not allowed by his employers, Sky. Channel 4 were broadcasting McCoy's final two races and instead, Ian Wright filled in.
target: Stars from across the world of sport turned out for the BT Sport Industry Awards on Thursday .
  Recently retired jockey AP McCoy in attendance alongside the likes of England midfielder Jack Wilshere .
  Southampton pair Nathaniel Clyne and Ryan Bertrand also pictured on the red carpet .