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Brovion

In my defence, I was left unsupervised.
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Football......................................TV...Barry Davies...........Radio....Peter Jones
Cricket.......................................TV...Richie Benaud.........Radio....John Arlott
Rugby Union................................TV...Bill McLaren............Radio....Ian Robertson
Rugby League..............................TV...Ray French.............
Athletics.....................................TV...David Coleman........Radio.....Max Robertson
Boxing........................................TV...Harry Carpenter......Radio.....Eamonn Andrews
Horse Racing................................TV..Peter O'Sullevan......Radio.....Peter Bromley
Golf............................................TV..Peter Alliss.............Radio.....Bob Bubka
Skiing..........................................TV..David Vine
Skating/Ice Hockey/Swimming..........TV..Alan Weekes
Darts...........................................TV..Sid Waddell
Tennis..........................................TV..Dan Maskell..........Radio.....Max Robertson

Best Overall...Peter O'Sullevan.
Blimey, I think I agree with every one of those! (Especially Barry Davies who I always preferred to John 'ha ha' Motson).

EDIT: Just realised I've replied to a post over ELEVEN years old! Fell for a Crodo bounce.
 




One Teddy Maybank

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Aug 4, 2006
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Peter Jones was brilliant.

Don’t get the Davies plaudits, always preferred Moore over him and Motty, in fact Martin Tyler as well.

However, favourite all time commentator in any sport…..

Peter Alliss…….. just superb.

(Got to meet him at the seniors open, he was a lovely chap, took time out to chat with my son and his friend).
 








Weststander

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Aug 25, 2011
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Withdean area
Peter Jones was brilliant.

Don’t get the Davies plaudits, always preferred Moore over him and Motty, in fact Martin Tyler as well.

However, favourite all time commentator in any sport…..

Peter Alliss…….. just superb.

(Got to meet him at the seniors open, he was a lovely chap, took time out to chat with my son and his friend).

Peter Alliss was amazing. Knew the sport inside out, he let the pictures do the talking, an obvious affection for many players such as Seve, interspersed with wonderful chat. I remember the forever spiteful Daily Mail bitching about his alleged mistakes when he was still brilliant at his job …. wnkrs.

Yes. Peter Jones, Gerald Sinstadt, Alan Weekes, John Arlott, Richie Benaud. Imho all gods …. they made iconic moments magical and never about them or preplanned. I really liked David Vine too …. skiing!
 
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Frankie

Put him in the curry
May 23, 2016
4,384
Mid west Wales
Whispering Death,calm concise and generally unbiased in all situations.
 








Eeyore

Colonel Hee-Haw of Queen's Park
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Apr 5, 2014
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Peter Jones was brilliant.

Don’t get the Davies plaudits, always preferred Moore over him and Motty, in fact Martin Tyler as well.

However, favourite all time commentator in any sport…..

Peter Alliss…….. just superb.

(Got to meet him at the seniors open, he was a lovely chap, took time out to chat with my son and his friend).
To your Peter Jones I raise



Bryon Butler & Peter Jones, the sculptors of many a late school night under the covers listening to European matches.
 


Eeyore

Colonel Hee-Haw of Queen's Park
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Apr 5, 2014
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I wrote a piece a long time ago about an Albion match at Fulham


I'm not really bothered with TV commentators, I just get engrossed in the match. I couldn't really say who is good and who is not. But radio is different. You know who is good because they become central to your experience.

Bryon Butler and Peter Jones. No-one can match.
 






Triton

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Jul 8, 2023
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Peter Allis for sure.
Eddie Waring Rugby League
Cricket, Brian Johnston, Henry Blofeld, John Arlott. David Bumble Lloyd.
 


Berty23

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Jun 26, 2012
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He is more of a summariser than a commentator on TMS but I love vic marks. He is fantastic. He is regularly on the Somerset county live feed and he is great.

Peter Allis was my fav growing up.
 








Seagull58

In the Algarve
Jan 31, 2012
8,542
Vilamoura, Portugal
Totally agree on both counts. I have never been a rugby fan in particular, but Bill Maclaren always seemed to be totally on top of everything - incisive and entertaining as well.

And peter Alliss is a good combination of wit and knowledge. You know he has been there and done that and knows what he is talking about.
Doh! Too late
 


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