For everyone in Britain, Motty, like Pele and Maradona, needs no other
introduction. As the nation's best-known soccercommentator, he has had
an unparalleled insight into sports broadcasting and the ups and downs
of the game. With a career spanningmore than 40years and 2,000 matches,
including commentating on six World Cup Finals, Motson's time in the
commentary box delivers some unforgettable anecdotes. From his
remarkable BBC years, the friendly rivalry between him and other talent,
and thesports legends he has met along the way (including icons such as
Matt Busby, Brian Clough, and Bill Shankly), through to the darker times
of Hillsborough and hooliganism, this is the story of an incredible
career. Between 1979 and 2008, Motson was the BBC's main TV commentator
for major cup finals and he has commentated on a spectacular 50 major
finals, including the FA Cup, World Cup, and European Championships. In
2001, he received an OBE for services to sports broadcasting. From grass
roots to the highest level, his passion and knowledge for the national
sport are unrivalled as he shares all for the first time and guides us
through his career and the past40 years inUK football with insight,
humor, and honesty."
