John Motson has died

[T_Model101]

RIP, an iconic commentator in his prime
Did he ever make it to all the league grounds?
I remember when he was at a different one on every Football Focus

 

[Ish]

RiP, Legend.

 

[JinnerJamie]

RIP Motty

My first FIFA commentator

 

[Pat_Mustard]

One of the most recognisable voices of all to football fans of a certain age. Loved his enthusiasm, and he seems to have been a lovely man too. RIP Motty.

 

[Xaviesta]

The BBC had a legendary quartet of commentators - Richie Benaud (cricket), John Motson (football), Barry Davies (football and many other sports) and Bill McLaren (rugby). Of that quartet, only Barry Davies is still with us.

 

[Sunny Jim]

He is the voice of EPL.

RIP. Legend

 

[Reditus]

I couldnt find video of it. But this is one of my favourite Motty moments. Spain V Yugoslavia at Euro 2000

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[OnlyTwoDaSilvas]

Iconic voice, and an excellent selection of coats.

Look at that, absolute baller.

I'm sure I remember him donning a facemask during covid which matched his sheepskin jacket too. So meta.

His voice was a staple of my childhood, staying up late to watch MotD on my tiny portable telly. He was also the first time I heard proper commentary in a video game, on FIFA 96 on the PS1. He was the main guy for that for quite a long time, must've been mid-00s before he was replaced by Tyler.

RIP.

 

[GlasgowCeltic]

The BBC had a legendary quartet of commentators - Richie Benaud (cricket), John Motson (football), Barry Davies (football and many other sports) and Bill McLaren (rugby). Of that quartet, only Barry Davies is still with us.

used to like Tony Gubba, albeit he only seemed to commentate on the games not given top billing on MOTD so was always half asleep by that point

 

[Red Shorts]

One of my favourites, a legend of the job. RIP

 

[Mou Mou Land]

A sad occasion and he will be sorely missed. I know there will be many tributes to his skill and artistry, but this is my favourite of all time:-

'So Bierhoff has a short time to press his claims, now that the two other strikers who started the match have been taken off'.

A seconds pause as the ball is passed forward to a certain German forward, and then he says...

'Kuntz'

As Mr Baddiel said on FFL - 'a bit harsh'.

 

[IRN-BRUno]

Bit of a shock when I saw the news earlier. Must be an incredible number of people who were brought up with him as the voice of football. RIP

 

[red woppit]

Jonn Motson, you were the voice of football for many generations, the commentary game has been all the poorer since you hung up your microphone, no one nowadays can compare with you. RIP Motty.

 

[Blackbeard]

I remember watching the game against Argentina at the Japan World Cup. Early morning start and already half cut in the pub by kick off. Motty was rambling about people eating their breakfast and saucers flying off of tables.

 

[sglowrider]

It's sad, slowly one by one, the icons of football of my generation are slowly dying off.

 

[Castia]

Bloody hell that’s awful news to wake up to

RIP Motty

 

[Cooked Hen]

A real shame, the voice of football for me.

 

[Josh 76]

Amazing memories.
Thanks Motty. RIP

 

[Big Ben Foster]

RIP. Only knew him from the earlier FIFA games, but liked his voice and style.

 

[ROFLUTION]

RIP. Mostly remember him as the legendary commentator in FIFA 99 (I played that a lot) - who was the other one?

 

[Gio]

Brilliant image this

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[krazyrobus]

RIP, such an iconic voice.

 

[Honest John]

So sad
RIP Motty

 

[Marcus]

RIP Motty.

 

[mancan92]

Genuinely really sad that i won't hear his commentary again. Legend of the game

 

[iguanamanc]

Shit - you know your time on earth is limited as you see these football icons pass away. That’s the second in a few days. RIP Motty, at least you won’t need your sheepskin where you’re heading.

 

[Reditus]

Shit - you know your time on earth is limited as you see these football icons pass away. That’s the second in a few days. RIP Motty, at least you won’t need your sheepskin where you’re heading.

who else died a few days ago?

 

[Chip]

RIP. Synonymous with FIFA in my childhood.

 

[Chip]

RIP. Mostly remember him as the legendary commentator in FIFA 99 (I played that a lot) - who was the other one?

Andy Gray?

Edit: Apparently not in FIFA 99 - it was Mark Lawrenson.

 

[Loon]

who else died a few days ago?

Dickie Davies. Another legend. The original Des Lynam. Smooth as silk. Watch the YouTube of him and Eric Morecambe. Superb.

 

[calodo2003]

RIP

 

[Elpidios]

RIP, he was a legendary commentator.

 

[Loon]

Remember Fergie giving him a hairdryer when he asked about Roy Keane. The clip is out there.

 

[Ady87]

Hit me hard this one, strangely. The voice of my youth.

 

[RopersReturn]

'How fitting a man called Buchan should climb the 39 steps to receive the Trophy.'.....F.A.Cup Final 1977.

 

[OverratedOpinion]

How horrible to hear, RIP and thank you for being the voice of football for so many of our childhoods.

 

[SirReginald]

It’s sad to hear but I’m glad he went peacefully in his sleep, he did one heck of a job. R.I.P

 

[JonnyIreland]

Genuinely sad about this one, as others have already said he was the voice of football commentary for me growing up. Loved his style of commentary, just the right balance of enthusiasm and facts about the game.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

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[sallycinnamin]

So sad. His commentary and instantly taken back to the days of my childhood especially F.A Cup days. Then so many bits of trivia and lesser known facts ever before the digital age. So knowledgeable and one of life's true gentlemen. Rest in peace and thanks for the memories Motty.