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WORTHY TRIBUTE TO GOLDEN AGE OF BROADCASTING

After Extra Time and Penalties: Memories of a BBC Football Correspondent, by Mike Ingham, published by The Book Guild, Price: £12.99

FORMER BBC football correspondent Mike Ingham’s autobiography is a thoughtful homage to the golden age of sports broadcasting.
His own broadcasting experiences saw him attend eight World Cups, commentate on 28 FA Cup fi nals, work with ten full-time England managers and introduce Sports Report.
Ingham recounts his life story and the characters he has come across with warmth and a deep understanding of the beautiful game.
The early chapters are a li...

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