The Full Morty: Dennis Mortimer

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Dennis Mortimer became Aston Villa's most famous captain when he lifted the Lions’ first League Championship trophy in 71 years. He has written eight books to date, three on football, four on cricket and the award-winning biography on Hollywood movie star Steve McQueen, The Cooler King. The love and support of Janis by his side is evident, creating a strong foundation that undoubtedly contributed to Dennis' achievements on the field. This image serves as a powerful reminder of how sports icons like Dennis Mortimer transcend their roles as mere athletes.

Mortimer was capped by England at youth [7] and under-23 level [8] and captained England B, [9] [10] but was never capped for the full England team. Each vintage shirt, signed boot, evocative photo, or legendary jersey reflects Mortimer’s vision, midfield mastery, and his role in Villa’s historic European Cup triumph. This article is written like a personal reflection, personal essay, or argumentative essay that states a Wikipedia editor's personal feelings or presents an original argument about a topic.We do not accept requests for autographs, signed merchandise, fan mail, birthday messages or any other non-commercial contact with the speakers or acts. His presence exudes leadership and charisma, qualities that undoubtedly contributed to Aston Villa's triumph in Europe's most prestigious club competition.

We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Thanks to his long-standing connection with the British football industry, including time spent as the director of coaching in the Midlands for the Professional Football Association, Mortimer has a wealth of knowledge and an intimate insight into the world of professional football; his work as a football speaker allows him to share his thoughts and experiences with like-minded audiences whilst, in his capacity as a coach and director, Mortimer has helped to develop some of the UK’s best young footballers.You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

Mortimer's youthful energy is evident as he stands confidently amidst a backdrop of cheering fans and fellow teammates. Now a sports speaker, pundit and coach Dennis Mortimer continues to grab press headlines despite his long-standing retirement from playing; acting as a football speaker and commentator Mortimer has provided the commentary for several Aston Villa games, working on both local and national radio. In this tell-all autobiography, Mortimer lifts the lid on the highs and lows of his decade at Villa and shares stories galore about the many characters he met through his life in football. Having made more than 590 appearances and nearing 50 league goals to his name, Dennis established himself as a prolific footballer whilst on the pitch.The nostalgic charm of this print takes us back to the vibrant atmosphere of the 1980s when Aston Villa reigned supreme. Later he would become reserve team coach under the management of Ossie Ardiles and Keith Burkinshaw.