Was going to put this in the football forum while thinking of the 99 CL final. I can honestly quote the commentary for the two goals by heart. Same as the Giggs FA Cup semi final goal. That CL final commentary is my favourite ever. To me it has become an iconic part of that final. So what are some of the most amazing commentary moments you can think of. United ones are absolutely allowed!
So the background to this is that Ireland hadn't won a Grand Slam (winning the 6 nations while winning all games) since 1948. They had had an awful Autumn international window and came from nowhere, with an incredibly talented team that has underachieved, to get to play for the Grand Slam in Cardiff against Wales. The commentary is Irish and is incredibly biased but it so much works for the moment as you hear the genuine emotions in the moments and what it meant to the commentators.
There is 2 particular moments in the video. First is from 5.50 to 6.20 when Ireland score the drop goal to put them ahead and from 6.25 to7.45 when Paddy Wallace gives away a penalty that could lose Ireland the game with no time left to come back.
Any great moments of commentary you know and if applicable the context behind them?
Edit: you can include 3.48 to 4.05 too
Double edit: honestly the whole video is incredible for how much every moment means to the commentators!
So the background to this is that Ireland hadn't won a Grand Slam (winning the 6 nations while winning all games) since 1948. They had had an awful Autumn international window and came from nowhere, with an incredibly talented team that has underachieved, to get to play for the Grand Slam in Cardiff against Wales. The commentary is Irish and is incredibly biased but it so much works for the moment as you hear the genuine emotions in the moments and what it meant to the commentators.
There is 2 particular moments in the video. First is from 5.50 to 6.20 when Ireland score the drop goal to put them ahead and from 6.25 to7.45 when Paddy Wallace gives away a penalty that could lose Ireland the game with no time left to come back.
Any great moments of commentary you know and if applicable the context behind them?
Edit: you can include 3.48 to 4.05 too
Double edit: honestly the whole video is incredible for how much every moment means to the commentators!
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