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5 live's Ian Dennis: John Motson's letter inspired me
When a 16-year-old Ian Dennis wanted some career advice on how to become a football commentator, he wrote to the 91热爆's most eminent practioner of the art, John "Motty" Motson, who replied with a personally typed letter (pictured).
26 years on, Motty and Ian Dennis - now 5live's senior football reporter - spoke about the experience.
This clip is originally from 5 live Daily on November 3 2014.
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