Motson Calling It A Day (1 Viewer)

[bringbackrattles]

John Motson is hanging up his microphone at the end of the season after fifty years as a BBC commentator. Him and his sheepskin coat are retiring although he says he will still be doing some stuff but 50 years is enough. I grew up listening to Kenneth Wolstenholme and then Barry Davies, two of the best in my opinion. I like Motty and when he gave a great talk at Jimmy Hills Cathedral service, a genuine tribute to Jimmy, I thought then he really is a football man. Who is a favourite commentator on the radio or telly ?

 

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[Adge]

One of,if not,the best in the business. Only Martin Tyler can rival him. Guess we can look forward to Jonathan Pearce a bit more now then.

 

[Captain Dart]

About time.

 

[Covstu]

I loved Motty to be fair, genuine love for the game and a total gentleman

 

[bringbackrattles]

I loved Motty to be fair, genuine love for the game and a total gentleman

He was a good friend of Jimmy Hill and his tribute at his service was great. He could say some funny stuff when he commentates, but his love of the game and his passion can not be matched.

 

[CJ_covblaze]

As iconic a voice as Sid Waddell and Murray Walker. Don't make them like those three anymore. All brilliant.

 

[Gazolba]

I like Gary Neville. I enjoy his comments during games. He's not usually the main commentator though just the guy who chips in with cogent comments now and again.

Like you, I remember Kenneth Wolstenholme and Barry Davies fondly.

 

[CJ_covblaze]

Mentioning Waddell above has reminded me of his one liners. One in particular is probably one of the best bits of commentary ever!

"Genghis Khan conquered the world at the age of forty four. Phil Taylor's just done it aged twenty nine"

I'd put Henry Blofeld in with those 3 too. Sad he's gone out on a test that didn't even last 3 days. Would happily listen to just him alone mentioning pigeons and buses for two final days. What a character.

 

[CJ_covblaze]

I like Gary Neville. I enjoy his comments during games. He's not usually the main commentator though just the guy who chips in with cogent comments now and again.

Should see him when he's been on the wine. The stories he has are priceless. Very much doubt he should've been sharing most of them!

 

[covcity4life]

pure legend,anyone who doesnt like him is a sad piece of shit

 

[ccfctommy]

Mentioning Waddell above has reminded me of his one liners. One in particular is probably one of the best bits of commentary ever!


"Genghis Khan conquered the world at the age of forty four. Phil Taylor's just done it aged twenty nine"

I'd put Henry Blofeld in with those 3 too. Sad he's gone out on a test that didn't even last 3 days. Would happily listen to just him alone mentioning pigeons and buses for two final days. What a character.

Couldent stand Sid Waddell. Always up Taylors arse.

 

[CJ_covblaze]

Couldent stand Sid Waddell. Always up Taylors arse.

Each to their own.