Dennis Motimer

Not a book of hilarious stories (like Steve Claridge or Stan Bowles) nor a misery memoir (Paul McGrath or Paul Merson). Dennis was far too sensible. Covers much of the same ground as the co-author's 'Ticket to the Moon'. Mortimer was very much in the Saunders' camp against Ellis; which led to a falling out with Gray and Gidman. Mortimer details the reasons how the European Cup winning side were treated so badly by Ellis, himself in particular. Mortimer's quiet but determined personality comes out clearly. A thoroughly decent bloke. Quite large print bulks out the book a little.… (meer)