Author Topic: John Motson has died at the age of 77 (Read 4504 times)

The North Bank · « **Reply #40 on:** February 23, 2023, 12:54:28 pm »

Proper commentator ! The voice of football for so many years

Rip

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #41 on:** February 23, 2023, 12:55:31 pm »

Sad to hear this.

RIP.

B0151? · « **Reply #42 on:** February 23, 2023, 12:56:36 pm »

Very sad news. I did used to like him a lot but I do felt that I missed his prime. Growing up the England matches with him and Lawro on comms were pretty brutal although they made a fairly comic duo. He still had some classic moments though. Loved his commentary on the Zidane headbutt.

Regardless of what people think of him, it's insane that Martin Tyler is the same age and still going. 2 absolute giants of football commentary for most of a lot of peoples lives.

Motson you could tell was a sweet if slightly eccentric guy (thinking of his famous sheepskin coat) who just loved the game. RIP.

lobsterboy · « **Reply #43 on:** February 23, 2023, 12:58:17 pm »

RIP.
Very sad news - the voice of football for many of us I guess.

Kopenhagen · « **Reply #44 on:** February 23, 2023, 01:00:19 pm »

RIP Motson.

cissesbeard · « **Reply #45 on:** February 23, 2023, 01:02:44 pm »

another piece of our childhood gone, regardless of whether you thought he was a good commentator or not, he always carried the same genuine enthusiasm whether it was a world cup final or fa cup 3rd round. never snide and no agenda.
RIP Motty

dirkster · « **Reply #46 on:** February 23, 2023, 01:16:32 pm »

Ah man this is sad news. Only 77 too. As others have said on here was one of the voices of football when I was growing up. My favourite commentary piece of Motty was the 1982 world cup final. The way he built up the excitement to Marco Tardelli's goal and then the aftermath will always live with me. Great commentary that just said it how it was with pure appreciation of the goal. I wish I could find a clip of that somewhere.
RIP Motty. One of the best

BobPaisley3 · « **Reply #47 on:** February 23, 2023, 01:24:55 pm »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on February 23, 2023, 10:13:49 am

Hard not to hear his voice when you think of some of the big goals we scored, especially in the 80s and the Cup Finals. RIP

Here’s Nicol, looking for McMahon, he got away from Ratcliffe. And John Aldridge in a great position, and Liverpool have scored…… with their first attack.

That commentary from the ‘89 final has been etched in my head since the day I first heard it as a nipper.

RIP John.

BobPaisley3 · « **Reply #48 on:** February 23, 2023, 01:27:30 pm »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on February 23, 2023, 11:17:06 am

1989 cup final: John Aldridge in the right position. And Liverpool have scored! In their first attack.

Also remember him saying “that’s the poacher’s position” when Aldridge tapped in against Arsenal. And loads of “still Barnes…brilliant” type moments from that era.

Ha ha, just quoted they exact commentary. Brilliant

Keith Lard · « **Reply #49 on:** February 23, 2023, 01:31:41 pm »

Sad news. I’m sure a lot of us grew up hearing his voice. Excellent commentator and always seemed a lovely chap.

Rest in peace Sir.

Samie · « **Reply #50 on:** February 23, 2023, 01:34:31 pm »

Redsnappa · « **Reply #51 on:** February 23, 2023, 01:37:26 pm »

Quote from: Kashinoda on February 23, 2023, 10:16:15 am

The Gerrard Final

Thanks for posting that, haven't watched it for years, amazing what you forget, how good was Pepe Reina after his cock-up in the first half!

On Motty, was he the only person in the world who pronounced Didi Hamann's name as Harman?

Agree with the previous posts here, the voice of several generations of football - I remember the Hereford-Newcastle game way back when - was a real shock result and as I just read on the BBC Obituary, was the game that kick-started his career.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #52 on:** February 23, 2023, 01:47:28 pm »

Ronnie Radford! Yeah think he was quite low down the pecking order covering that game and it’s only because it was such a giant killing that it got so much prominence and boosted his profile.

Redsnappa · « **Reply #53 on:** February 23, 2023, 01:59:08 pm »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on February 23, 2023, 01:47:28 pm

Ronnie Radford! Yeah think he was quite low down the pecking order covering that game and it’s only because it was such a giant killing that it got so much prominence and boosted his profile.

I saw it here:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64742833

Warning for those of a nervous disposition, it has his famous quote from the Wimbledon Cup Final ... a day that will live in infamy for all Reds at the time

McSquared · « **Reply #54 on:** February 23, 2023, 02:16:06 pm »

Iconic voice of football. RIP

slaphead · « **Reply #55 on:** February 23, 2023, 02:24:11 pm »

His voice seemed to = football to me growing up. And who can forget his coat! To this day if you see someone wearing a sheepskin coat, his name is in the quip or stick you give them. Like Murray Walker gone before him, a massive loss to his sport . RIP

afc tukrish · « **Reply #56 on:** February 23, 2023, 02:49:19 pm »

RIP Motty. Even this side the pond, you were the voice of football...

Statto Red · « **Reply #57 on:** February 23, 2023, 02:54:34 pm »

One of Motson's iconic moments, December 1990, FA cup second round tie at Wycombe [Wycombe were a non league club then, who got Peterborough] standing pitchside in a blizzard, after the match had already been postponed

You knew it was a big game when Motson was commentating on it, having said that he did miss some European Cup finals when Barry Davies was commentator instead.

RiP

deano2727 · « **Reply #58 on:** February 23, 2023, 03:54:12 pm »

Iconic commentator. Grew up listening to him in both Football and in Fifa.

RIP

didi shamone · « **Reply #59 on:** February 23, 2023, 04:12:06 pm »

A throwback to the days when commentators were just lovers of the game and not agenda driven twats. RIP

4pool · « **Reply #60 on:** February 23, 2023, 04:20:55 pm »

Legendary.

RIP Motty

Dr. Beaker · « **Reply #61 on:** February 23, 2023, 04:53:14 pm »

He took over the mantle of 'the voice of football' from Kenneth Wolstenholme - an almost impossible feat and achieved a loveable almost comic status as the football geak's football geak. Did it for decades and yet can't remember any noticeable howlers a la Coleman. He will be missed, like a harmless old uncle sat on his own in a corner at a family 'do' cos all he can talk about is footy.

RIP

oojason · « **Reply #62 on:** February 23, 2023, 05:08:23 pm »

RIP John Motson.

'John Motson on his career as a football commentator | BBC Sport' - a 10 minute video:-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/kI1F2CBeEjc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/kI1F2CBeEjc</a>

^ or click here to watch - www.youtube.com/v/kI1F2CBeEjc

Boston always unofficial · « **Reply #63 on:** February 23, 2023, 06:44:36 pm »

This is to bad,RIP John Motson.

Adams Park Wycombe 1990.The coat in full effect.

Hazell · « **Reply #64 on:** February 23, 2023, 06:54:52 pm »

Sad this, as others have, said, he was one of the voices of football for a long time. Sad when something so familiar will now no longer be with us.

RIP

Hazell · « **Reply #65 on:** February 23, 2023, 06:56:32 pm »

Quote from: Nobby Reserve on February 23, 2023, 11:19:27 am

Sad news.

"Kuntz"

Remember that one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VCJVZ2I9zY

stockdam · « **Reply #66 on:** February 23, 2023, 08:03:58 pm »

Quote from: TipTopKop on February 23, 2023, 10:18:15 am

Motty (and Barry Davies), Murray Walker, Dan Maskell, Bill Mclaren... if you were of a certain age, these were the go to guys for your commentary.

RIP

Took the words right out of my mouth. I loved listening to Bill McClaren; his voice oozed passion and knowledge.

John Motson was in the same vein. He knew how to paint a picture with his words. He was so generous and professional. Probably my favourite football commentator.

A real gentleman.

RIP YNWA

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #67 on:** February 23, 2023, 08:08:42 pm »

Quote from: TipTopKop on February 23, 2023, 10:18:15 am

Motty (and Barry Davies), Murray Walker, Dan Maskell, Bill Mclaren... if you were of a certain age, these were the go to guys for your commentary.

RIP

Peter O’Sullivan for the horses, Peter Allie for the golf too. Ray French for the Rugby League. Good old Grandstand (and Sunday Grandstand!).

Red_Mist · « **Reply #68 on:** February 23, 2023, 08:18:46 pm »

When I heard the news, it was the Avi Cohen commentary that randomly jumped straight into my mind.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iZTUuyz1ugk

Love the way he does a little laugh after he’s thought about it a bit more

RIP Motty

TipTopKop · « **Reply #69 on:** February 23, 2023, 08:27:44 pm »

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/IAaCf9Nqx3U" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/IAaCf9Nqx3U</a>

Some commentators made an astonishing game somehow mean even more.

Speedy Molby · « **Reply #70 on:** February 23, 2023, 11:54:05 pm »

Perhaps the most remarkable thing about Motty was I can’t remember anyone complaining he was biased against their team. When you think how long his career was and the nature of football fans, that’s really something.

kesey · « **Reply #71 on:** February 24, 2023, 12:53:58 am »

The referee was knocked over in all the excitement..

Whelan.... Whelans curled it ..

Like most have said his commentary on our games will always be a part of us.

Thanks Motty.

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #72 on:** February 24, 2023, 11:03:53 am »

scouse neapolitan · « **Reply #73 on:** February 24, 2023, 01:11:32 pm »

RIP Motty . You were one of the voices of my childhood. Thanks for the great memories.

Terry de Niro · « **Reply #74 on:** February 24, 2023, 05:31:02 pm »

Say no more.

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/TN1kCpEtsIo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/TN1kCpEtsIo</a>

RIP

goalrushatgoodison · « **Reply #75 on:** February 24, 2023, 05:34:48 pm »

Shit news that. RIP.

norecat · « **Reply #76 on:** February 24, 2023, 07:29:13 pm »

Brilliant broadcaster. Possibly the finest I've heard and will ever likely hear. May he rest in peace.

mikey_LFC · « **Reply #77 on:** February 24, 2023, 07:42:01 pm »

A legend of the profession from a time back when commentators seemed to have a genuine love for the game.

Wabaloolah · « **Reply #78 on:** February 24, 2023, 08:21:11 pm »

Quote from: B0151? on February 23, 2023, 12:56:36 pm

Very sad news. I did used to like him a lot but I do felt that I missed his prime. Growing up the England matches with him and Lawro on comms were pretty brutal although they made a fairly comic duo. He still had some classic moments though. Loved his commentary on the Zidane headbutt.

Regardless of what people think of him, it's insane that Martin Tyler is the same age and still going. 2 absolute giants of football commentary for most of a lot of peoples lives.

Motson you could tell was a sweet if slightly eccentric guy (thinking of his famous sheepskin coat) who just loved the game. RIP.

He actually knew when to step away from Live commentary in 2008 although he did still do MOTD for another few seasons, it's a shame Martin Tyler is still carrying on, he just sounds so bored whenever he's on a game now, like he doesn't want to be there at all

Flaccido Dongingo · « **Reply #79 on:** February 24, 2023, 11:45:38 pm »

He was great, part of the trinity that will never ever be matched, Motson, Davies and Moore.