Bobby Moore: By the Person Who Knew Him Best

by Tina Moore

A new biography on the late Bobby Moore, captain of England's World Cup winning side of 1966, one of the greatest footballers of his generation, and a man who personified Britain in the swinging sixties. This is his powerful and moving life story, including his battle against cancer, as told by his first wife Tina. With her, he went through all the triumphs and crises of his professional career - the life-threatening illness that struck him at 23, his clashes with West Ham (and later England) manager Ron Greenwood, his emergence as a footballer of international renown, the almost unheard of media intrusion and the kidnap threats on their children, that amazing 1966 World Cup Final day, the drama of Bogota when he was accused of theft, and his depression as he struggled to adapt to the end of his playing career. Tina Moore's story of her life with Bobby, the break-up of their marriage and what happened afterwards, is inspirational, candid and told with revelations and authentic insight into what made Bobby tick.

Genres: Football, Biography, Soccer, Sports

336 pages, Paperback

First published September 4, 2014

Reviews

[Theresa Leone Davidson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I do not know a lot about English football (what we in the United States call soccer) but I know enough and I'd certainly heard of Bobby Moore - a professional football player who captained West Ham United for more than ten years and was captain of the England team that won the 1966 World Cup. He is also widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all time, a true star player. That's pretty much what I knew, and when I had read a couple of years ago that his son had died at only 43 years old, and that Moore himself was only 51 when he died, I started looking for a biography of his life. This book is written by his first wife and it is very informative, very well written, but very sad. Moore had an exciting, turbulent life punctuated by tragedy. If you are interested in the man, or in sports, I would highly recommend this.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this book but felt sad about the way he was treated by the FA along with the breakdown of their marriage. After loving Tina so much, he treated her so badly!

[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a true story.

I started this book because Bobby Moore was my football hero from the moment I saw my first game at West Ham. What really amazed me was the amount of coincidences between the lives of my wife and myself and those of Bobby and Tina Moore. My wife, Irene was born a few year after Tina around the corner from Christchurch Road in Ingleby Road, Ilford. Irene also went from Christchurch School to Ilford County High. I met Irene at what was then "Tiffany's", being the Ilford Palais. I had moved from East Ham to the neighbouring area of Barking although not in the same area as Bobby. We also were married at St.Clement's in Ilford. A lot of these facts I was totally unaware of so I must say a big thank you to Tina - I feel a lot closer to both Bobby and yourself now. Finally another thank you to Tina for writing such a powerful and unputdownable book.

[Murray Watt · Rating 5 out of 5]

An honest and heartfelt account of life with Bobby , from someone who loved him so much for, just being Bobby. I purchased Tina's book because I adore Bobby Moore , but after completing the book I became a total fan of Tina's too. I applaud Tina's , love for her family , her grace and courage. This is a must read for not only Bobby Moore fans and those of us who are fascinated by the glamour and stars of the 60's , but also for those who understand that true love has no conditions.

[Josephine A Thorne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting

A good insight into Bobby Moore. Maybe a little heavy on the individual football matches, but still a good read.

[mr cp davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a good read but also very sad. a terrible betrayal by not only his club but by his country as well .
shame on them.

[Alison Tull · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great tribute to a Nation's Treasure.

If you watched the drama Tina and Bobby this fills in in the gaps. A lasting tribute for future football fans.

[Joe Emery · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for any fans of Bobby.

[Allan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very engaging, well written and balanced biography of one of my first and enduring heroes. Some might say a subjective book but it comes across as very honest.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting read

[caroline · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book ever.

I chose this book because I love bobby Moore and I am a big fan of west ham united. I have given this the full five Star's because it is the best one, I have read. I would recommend this book to all that reads books and who's loves reading.

[Doris Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not that into football but having watched the "Tina and Bobby" drama serialisation that was on TV recently I was intrigued by the couple.

I am really glad I read the book, I laughed and cried along with Tina's recollection of her memories of her life with Bobby.

It was well written and it wasn't all hero worshipping that I thought it might be.

[Carla · Rating 5 out of 5]

An interesting read about one of my childhood heroes who died far too young. Well written and with some great photos.

[Dawn Woodcock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good