[Football] John Motson - RIP

[dazzer6666]

Not much to add really. Never really known football without him………always there in my lifetime. A few colleagues already waxing lyrical about the level of research he did before games, and amount of reading afterwards (documented every weekend game in a series of scrapbooks every Monday for example) which was evident in his knowledge when commentating. Peerless. RIP Motty.

 

[Mr Bridger]

RIP Motty

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

His brother was the Southwick Methodist Church minister, I seem to remember. And he was a wonderful presence in football.

He was indeed, R.I.P. John.

I grew up more with Kenneth Wolstenholme and David Colman, (l'm that old), but still had a lot of time for Motty.

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

Very sad news, the voice of football for pretty much my entire life. He will be missed.

Am I correct in thinking he actually asked to report on us as his retirement match? Against West Brom?

RIP Motty.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Barber pays tribute to legendary broadcaster Motson

BBC football commentator has died aged 77.

www.brightonandhovealbion.com

 

[DavidinSouthampton]

His brother was the Southwick Methodist Church minister, I seem to remember. And he was a wonderful presence in football.

His father was the Minister of Steyne Gardens Methodist Church in Worthing!

 

[5Ways Gull]

Such a shame always so positive, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I always remember his commentary of the 1-5 Munich game, "this just keeps getting better and better and better". We thrashed a Wolves team pushing for promotion from the championship at Withdean a few years later and I remember that little bit of commentary going through my mind as the 4th goal went in.

RIP

 

[Dick Head]

The Day John Motson Commentated At The Amex​

 

[Questions]

RIP Motty

 

[portlock seagull]

RIP.

What a legend.

He and Barry D were THE voices of football for me as a kid

Barry my fav but loved Motty nearly as much. Such a sad day, has cast a shadow over. Think a little bit of all of us has gone with his passing such was his impact and influence. Lovely man. A true icon of British football.

 

[AmexRuislip]

His brother was the Southwick Methodist Church minister, I seem to remember. And he was a wonderful presence in football.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

RIP - here is an iconic Motty image
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Plenty of classic quotes as well.

 

[nicko31]

Such a shame always so positive, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I always remember his commentary of the 1-5 Munich game, "this just keeps getting better and better and better". We thrashed a Wolves team pushing for promotion from the championship at Withdean a few years later and I remember that little bit of commentary going through my mind as the 4th goal went in.

RIP

Indeed

 

[oldboyroy]

RIP to a legend

 

[Tom Bombadil]

What a sad start to the day this news was. His is the voice i hear when i think of a football commentator.

 

[Easy 10]

Mark Lawrenson was on the radio earlier recalling a memory of when he was sat in the commentary box next to Motty a few minutes before kickoff, and accidentally knocked a bottle of water over all his notes for the game. Motty apparently went postal and told him off, "making me feel like a 3 year old". Lawrenson apparently said "I dunno why you're going so mad, you know all the bloody stuff off by heart anyway".

A few beers afterwards and all was well.

 

[jcdenton08]

Mark Lawrenson was on the radio earlier recalling a memory of when he was sat in the commentary box next to Motty a few minutes before kickoff, and accidentally knocked a bottle of water over all his notes for the game. Motty apparently went postal and told him off, "making me feel like a 3 year old". Lawrenson apparently said "I dunno why you're going so mad, you know all the bloody stuff off by heart anyway".

A few beers afterwards and all was well.

I really got the feeling Motty absolutely loved his job. His love of what he did really shone through in his commentary.

 

[Klaas]

ah no way. RIP Motty.

 

[Rambo]

A true legend of football commentary and someone who has been on games all my life. Gutted to here this today - jeez I hate getting old.

 

[Is it PotG?]