John Gwynne RIP (p 11)

[SatOnTheWall]

John Gwynne has always been a pleasure to listen to. I’m hoping for a miracle.

 

[laserblue]

Very sad news. I was at Chorlton Grammar at the same time as John, albeit I was a few years younger, and remember him well from those days. He matured well and was a great commentator.

 

[KippaxKid69]

The voice of sport

 

[hammocity]

This is really sad. He's a top man.
I worked on the local paper and he always provided a piece on the Tameside Darts Leagues. Every week he would either bring it in personally or phone it through.
I remember listening to him, when he was commentating on the World Champs, and then taking his call an hour after he'd gone off air, as he dictated his copy. It didn't matter whether it was Taylor v Barney, or The Junction v The Kings Head he just loved the sport and promoting it.
Thoughts are with all his family.

He played darts in a Tameside League, I used to go in the Wellington in Stalybridge for Monday games night, darts, crib and dominoes, John turned up a few times (playing for the opposition) lovely fella, think he wrote the Tameside Advertiser column which included that league.

 

[ali benarbia's studs]

Wish him well

 

[citymad]

Brilliant watch that. "Manchester's extra special"

 

[Karl8]

I went to Wright Robby and had him as a teacher in the first year

Me too,..

 

[Aba452]

Brilliant watch that. "Manchester's extra special"

Really emotional watching that, John's a giant amongst men. His love for all sports shines through. Testimony to John's professionalism that many Blues didn't realize he's a fellow traveller! Shame his son's such git, whenever I've been unfortunate to speak with him.

God bless John.

 

[Gray]

Terrible news.

 

[bumbleblue]

Heartbreaking reading that from his son. Can’t really add anything to what others have said.
God bless John and family.

 

[Zabbasbeard]

Very sad news. Love John Gwynne. He's a brilliant commentator whose passion and knowledge are 2nd to none. Very best wishes to him.

 

[berryblue]

Think he was joking mate

If he was only joking he should indicate with a smiley at the end of the message.

 

[peter.evans]

John is an absolute legend, such a great voice, knowledge and feel for everything he commentated on.

 

[mancityvstoke]

Very sad news.....

 

[malg]

He forgot Raz. There are 4 World Class players at City.



Some might even argue Fernandihno is world Class too. But at the minimum, Raheem Sterling is now comfortably World Class. :)

Reported.......

 

[berryblue]

Walking past the Radio Manchester tent at Blackpool many years ago when a passing spectator stopped and said ......
"I thought I recognised you from your voice" he replied "well I've always had the face for radio". Loved him.

 

[Withnail]

Really sad news.

 

[Tbilisi]

Was not a big fan but saw him at a City supporters event about 20 years ago and he was brilliant.

I hope hes comfortable in his final days,

 

[The_Maverick]

Hearing that voice took me back so many years.

Just goes to show how a professional reporter can be. Showed no bias and his enthusiasm was only surpassed by his knowledge.

Whilst sad I hope he has many happy days with his good lady in the future.

 

[Keeper!]

Brilliant watch that. "Manchester's extra special"

Amazing the amount of people that had great careers after working at Piccadilly Radio.