Summary
He's a national treasure held in great affection by armchair anoraks and season ticket-holders alike, but is John Motson really obsessed with football? NICK MORRISON tries to find out
IT'S somewhat surprising when John Motson says he's looking forward to reading this article. "Can I have a copy?", he asks, as I put away my notebook when my 20 minutes is up. "I've really enjoyed talking to you. I think it's going to be really interesting." The unexpected thrill this gives me lasts long enough to get out of the shop, when I realise it is just a routine. That is, unless asking me several times if I'd nearly finished and being clearly irritated at some of my questions counts as enjoyment.See the full content of this document
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Motty: Always the Man of the Match
But then maybe this is being over-sensitive. After all, he's a national institution. As the voice of Match of the Day for 20-odd years, he has provided the soundtrack to many of our most cherished memories. He may be subject to gentle mockery for both his unfeasible grasp of the most obscure football trivia, and for his sheepskin coat, but it's an affectionate kind of mockery.
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