John Motson

[SpiderSpurs]

I hope there's a minutes silence/applause at all games this weekend.

RIP

 

[Brian Fantana]

Really sad and he wasn't that old.

We all grew up knowing his voice yet never met him.

 

[mummy]

I know this is about Motty, God rest his soul, but Clough is nothing short of magnificent in this clip:

When Motty went head-to-head with Brian Clough

Legendary BBC Sport commentator John Motson recalls a classic interview from 1979, in which a prickly Brian Clough gave a young Motty a hard time.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[simon j]

RIP, I honestly thought he was much older as he seemed to be around forever. His like won’t be seen again.

 

[Airfixx]

Really sad and he wasn't that old.

Died in his sleep apparently......... Seems odd for his age, but at least it was peaceful.

 

[Legacy Lilywhite]

John Motson, Barry Davies, Brian Moore… utter class and their voices were the soundtrack to the game I fell in love with in the 80s and 90s.

RIP Motty

 

[Ed Vanderlay]

Loved Motty. Sure his jokes got worse with time but you could tell he really loved the game and worked for so many years because of that love. He had top notch football knowledge, unlike so many of the twats these days that just want the pay cheque.
RIP Motty, special thanks for the "look at these scenes, just look at these scenes" commentary after Robbie Keane's equaliser Vs Germany in 2002, my favourite football moment

Actually bumped into him a couple of years ago at the stadium , exchanged hellos , nothing more than that though. I kind of wish he had the sheepskin coat on , but it was a warm day

 

[mummy]

John Motson, Barry Davies, Brian Moore… utter class and their voices were the soundtrack to the game I fell in love with in the 80s and 90s.

RIP Motty

Not so sure about Barry - I always thought Ice Dancing was more up his boulevard.

Kenneth Wolstenhome, however...

 

[Bill Madrid]

Does anyone know who he supported?

 

[Ionman34]

Just seen this and felt a shiver up my spine. Virtually my entire life, Motty was the voice of Football.

Gutted.

The Heaven 11 just got their commentator.

Rest in Peace Legend.

 

[McCOYS]

Any people making jokes about the death of John Motson are just 'comment haters'




I'll get my sheepskin

 

[Dr Rocktopus]

Does anyone know who he supported?

Barnet.

 

[Mrs Perryman]

RIP Motty. Had the pleasure of meeting him at one of the Player of the Year dinners we used to hold. He was at our table alongside Ray Clemence and John Moncur Jnr. He was really good company and obviously knew his stuff. As already mentioned, his commentary of Ricky's goal in the Final is legendary, in fact that's the title of Ricky's autobiography.

 

[Legacy Lilywhite]

Loved his commentary at Portsmouth A and Notts County H in the 1991 Cup run. Something about how he emphasised the excitement of Gazza was quality.

 

[PapeMasterclass]

Class.