Essentially a snapshot of recent sporting events as seen through the eyes of an experienced, articulate and knowledgable sports commentator, Just an Opinion takes an in-depth look at key events and personalities in the local sporting scene in recent years. From the debacle of the Rugby World Cup to the bitter recriminations over the loss of the America's Cup - Murray Deaker was there, has an opinion and isn't afraid to share it. Also covered in detail are events in Murray's personal life that at times intersected with these high profile events, ending in a collision between the private and public face of bi-polar depressive illness and alcoholism. Just an Opinion is a unique book by a man in the crossfire of talkback radio and spotlights the love-hate relationship we enjoy with our media personalities.

Author Biography

Murray Deaker is probably the best-known sports commentator in New Zealand. His radio programmes are syndicated nationwide on both Radio Sport and Newstalk ZB, three nights a week plus six hours on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. His television show, Deaker on Sport, which screens every Monday on Sky Sport is the only sports show in this country to feature the presenter's name in the title. He's bigger than life, controversial, very influential and highly opinionated - and his audience love him for it. Murray lives and works in Auckland.