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The secret of Gary Lineker’s success

The Leicester-born striker was neither exceptionally skilful nor assiduous; but he worked out how to score goals, and later excel in broadcasting, through intelligence and calm resilience

25 January 2025

9:00 AM

25 January 2025

9:00 AM

Gary Lineker: A Portrait of a Football Icon Chris Evans

Bloomsbury Sport, pp.288, 16.99

In his closing pages, Chris Evans delivers his verdict on his subject:

That’s what Gary Lineker is: human. As his story shows, it’s possible to accomplish seemingly impossible things while staying grounded and true to your roots.

I hate to be cruel about a diligently researched book by a freelance journalist. But unthinking writing cannot capture a man who managed to think himself into two great careers, first as a footballer and then as a TV presenter.

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