Beware of The Dog, Brian Moore
Beware of The Dog, Brian Moore
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Beware of The Dog

Author: Brian Moore

Narrator: Brian Moore

Abridged: 1 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/24/2011


Synopsis

Brian Moore, or 'Pitbull' as he came to be known during nearly a decade at the heart of the England rugby team's pack, established himself as one of the game's original hard men at a time when rugby was still an amateur sport. Since his retirement, he has earned a reputation as an equally uncompromising commentator, never afraid to tell it as he sees it and lash out at the money men and professionals that have made rugby into such a different beast.

Yet, for all his bullishness on and off the pitch, there also appears a more unconventional, complicated side to the man. A solicitor by trade, Moore's love of fine wine, career experience as a manicurist and preference for reading Shakespeare in the dressing room before games, mark him out as anything but the stereotypical rugby player and in Beware of the Dog Moore lays open with astounding frankness the shocking events, both personal and professional, that have gone towards shaping him over the years.

Presenting an unparalleled insight into the mind of one of British rugby's greatest players and characters, Beware of the Dogis a uniquely engaging and upfront sporting memoir.

Reviews

Goodreads review by [ J o ]

I didn't start watching Rugby until the early 00's and only know Brian Moore through passing reference and, mostly, through his commentary on BBC where he became an instant favourite of my because he is outspoken and not afraid of the repercussions when he speaks his mind, and, often, the truth. This......more

Goodreads review by Mark

Unsurprisingly frank and forthright account of Brian Moore’s experiences at the cutting-edge of international rugby at an historic period of time for the sport. He is brutal and often controversial: I imagine several former team-mates, adversaries and organisers within the world of rugby not taking t......more

Goodreads review by Tim

De rugbywereld, en dan vooral tijdens de amateurtijd, kende een groot aantal ‘karakters’. Eén van hen is Brian Moore, ook bekend als The Pittbull. Grand-slam winnaar, WK-finalist, British Lion en legendarische speler van Engeland met de meeste caps als Hooker die bekend staat om zijn uitspraken. Teg......more

Goodreads review by Rishi

I guess the biggest problem here for me was the 'game' as I have almost no understanding about it which obviously was a hindrance but having said that the story of a sportsman is always inspirational which somehow was missing here! I liked the buildup and the background from childhood to the junior......more