Motty: Forty Years in the Commentary Box

by John Motson

For millions in Britain, John Motson or 'Motty' is the voice of football. This title describes how Motty's father instilled in him an early passion for football, his formative BBC years, the friendly rivalry between him and other talent, and the game legends he has met along the way, such as the icons Alf Ramsey, Brian Clough and Alex Ferguson.

Genres: Football, Biography

402 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2009

Reviews

[Jo · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars

[Lewis M · Rating 3 out of 5]

Having watched English football and having played EA sports FIFA soccer for many years I wanted to know more about the voice behind the microphone. Its not as though there isn't excitement, but we are talking about a man whose trade craft was to make the action on the field available to those off it. It is by nature an exacting business with no wasted words and in many ways that's what we get from this book. That said, I found his story to be interesting but no where near as captivating or riveting a glimpse into the soul as I might have hoped for.

[Phillip · Rating 2 out of 5]

A dull and disapointing autobiography from the BBC's longest serving football commentator with very little going for it.

[Terry · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you like footy then you'll love Motty... I did!