John Motson dies aged 77

[MichaelBBack]

Very sad news, RIP.

One of the few commentators I could always happily listen to, as he simply seemed to adore the game and could appreciate any good player playing it, regardless of the colour of their shirt or the name of their club. Just a genuine football fan, through and through. He'll be missed.

 

[Blue warrior]

Legend of the game rip John sleep easy.

 

[Tbilisi]

I never enjoyed him as a commentator, always thought Davies and Coleman were better.

Thats said he seemed a nice bloke who loved the game. RIP.

 

[Gary James]

Upset by the news of Motty’s death. I posted earlier a story of taking him to the COM/Etihad for the first time and him telling me off:

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Sorry to hear the news about John Motson, who has died. I’ve several Motty anecdotes that I’ll always cherish. I wrote to him over 30 years ago about Joe Mercer not really expecting a reply but he …

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He certainly had a good relationship with Bernard Halford and with City - a club he liked going to.

 

[andthesunshineband]

I think he became a bit of a caricature of himself later in his career but you couldn't fault his enthusiasm or dedication. He was part of a bygone era many of us grew up with but would've put most modern commentators to shame. Sad to hear of his passing. Oh what a goal, goal, goal, goal.....rest in the back of the net in peace Sir

 

[Stephen230]

He always gave the impression that he was just an football fan given an opportunity to work in the game. Almost came across as being giddy at times. That would be unfair though as he made a film once showing the detailed work and research he did before every game.

Unlike Barry Davies, who seemed to cover everything, I can’t remember Motson ever doing anything other than football commentary.

Seemed like a nice guy to.

 

[City Hobgoblin]

He always gave the impression that he was just an football fan given an opportunity to work in the game. Almost came across as being giddy at times. That would be unfair though as he made a film once showing the detailed work and research he did before every game.

Unlike Barry Davies, who seemed to cover everything, I can’t remember Motson ever doing anything other than football commentary.

Seemed like a nice guy to.

He did tennis. One time at Wimbledon Jack Nicholson asked to sit in the commentators box next to Motson, who thus bagged an impromptu interview with the actor

 

[mosssideblue]

John Motson has died at the age of 77, having had a 50 year career with the BBC
Familiar voice to us all
RiP

 

[aguero93:20]

R.I.P., great commentator.

 

[metalblue]

RIP