This week on More Than a Match, we sit down with Jay Motty, the man behind Stretford Paddock, to talk about his incredible rise in journalism and how he helped turn one of Manchester United’s biggest fan platforms into a media powerhouse.

Jay opens up about his struggles with drugs and alcohol before YouTube, and how he turned his life around by going to university at 28 to chase his dream of becoming a radio journalist. He shares the highs and lows of his early reporting days — including the grind of covering press conferences for both Manchester United and Manchester City, and which manager he actually preferred interviewing.

We also dive into the rise of Stretford Paddock, how Jay took the leap to take over from Full Time Devils, and what it’s really like running a fan channel at the heart of Manchester United culture. Finally, Jay reveals behind-the-scenes stories from United tours around the world, from interviewing legends to meeting fans across the globe.

This is one of the most inspiring stories yet — a true example of how passion, resilience and hard work can completely change your life.