CLIVE TYLDESLEY
Legendary football commentator and broadcaster Clive Tyldesley is one of the most recognisable voices in British sport. Over a distinguished career spanning more than four decades, he has covered some of football’s greatest moments for ITV and international broadcasters, including World Cups, European Championships, Champions League finals and countless iconic matches. Renowned for his passion, storytelling and unforgettable commentary lines, Clive has become one of the defining voices of the modern game. He joins the Isle of Wight Literary Festival to discuss his acclaimed and deeply personal autobiography, Not For Me, Clive: Stories From the Voice of Football.
Not For Me, Clive: Stories From the Voice of Football
Shortlisted for the 2022 Sports Book Awards, Not For Me, Clive is a warm, witty and deeply nostalgic memoir from one of football’s most beloved commentators. Reflecting on a lifetime spent chasing football’s greatest moments, Clive Tyldesley shares unforgettable stories from the commentary box alongside insights into the legendary managers, players and matches that shaped the modern game. From the drama of Manchester United’s 1999 Champions League triumph to iconic nights involving Liverpool, Rooney and Ferguson, the book captures the emotion, intensity and sheer unpredictability of football at its very highest level. Funny, heartfelt and packed with behind-the-scenes anecdotes, it is both a love letter to the beautiful game and a fascinating portrait of the man whose voice became its soundtrack for millions of fans.
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