Gerald Sinstadt, RIP

[N5 Spur]

One of the voices of my youth. Even though I wasn't from the Granada TV area, Sinstadt's voice was heard weekly on The Big Match, in the 1970s and 80s.

One of my favourite non-THFC goals was Cyrille Regis scoring West Brom's 5th against Man U in the winter of 1978 in a great game ended 3-5. Sinstadt's descriptive prose, particular when Lawrie Cunningham was running forward with the ball, calling out Man Us racist fans of the time, and joy and excitement for Regis' finish is, imo, memorable. From 5m20s onwards.

 

[mummy]

RIP Mr Sinstadt - A great broadcaster.

 

[Airfixx]

Love the classic voices of the game..... Woven into so many memories.

RiP fella....

 

[shempz]

I really enjoyed him as a commentator - not in the same league as Barry Davies, but much more enjoyable to listen to than John Motson.

As for his taste in cinemas....I'll let that one slide.

 

[Nutter-Naylor]

RIP

 

[Legacy Lilywhite]

Sad news. He was a very decent, understated commentator, as indeed the best are.

 

[zin]

Ron Atkinson at the end of that video

 

[SpurFromOz]

RIP