Des Lynam's warmth, easy - going charm and sharp wit have made him an icon with fans male and female, sporting and non - sporting alike. He is a man for all seasons - understated yet knowledgeable about football, tennis, horse racing, athletics and cricket as well as his first love boxing. In his biography, Steve Purcell reveals the real man behind the most famous moustache on television. This celebration of the presenter known as the 'Silver Fox' provides an insight into what created Des's common touch and what makes him Man of the Match every time.