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Post by Arch Stanton on Feb 23, 2023 9:56:56 GMT
Just heard the sad breaking news that Motty has died.  One of, if not the, most iconic commentator of all time. RIP John. |
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Post by ontheslate on Feb 23, 2023 10:02:52 GMT
He is iconic Arch, the sheepskin jacket and hooded microphone is the instant image you think of when you think football commentator.He had a great knowledge of the game and was a great commentator.RIP
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Post by spacecadet on Feb 23, 2023 10:32:33 GMT
RIP John.
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Post by kelotoph on Feb 23, 2023 11:02:43 GMT
Sad news, what with Dickie Davies last week and Motty today. Motty was a voice of my childhood (and later) soccer interest, along with Barry Davies. RIP
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Post by AlanH on Feb 23, 2023 12:43:17 GMT
One of the true legends of British sports broadcasting. I hope he enjoyed his retirement years. RIP and respect.  |
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Post by metro1962 on Feb 23, 2023 13:32:43 GMT
The two most memorable moments ( loads more) was the one where he was in the snow and most iconic commentary on Ronnie Radford's FA Cup goal🙂 RIP Motty a true legend.
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Post by jjmolloy on Feb 23, 2023 15:20:34 GMT
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Post by McCann on Feb 23, 2023 19:36:13 GMT
Another brick in the wall of our childhoods has gone missing.
Could always listen to a John Motson commentary.
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Post by coyote on Feb 24, 2023 23:14:03 GMT
Apparently he spent his last evening watching football in his local pub and was planning to be back the following night or at the weekend. 77 is no age these days but there are far worse ways to go than in your sleep after a very fulfilling life.
I had the pleasure of meeting and having a drink with him in about 1995 at some final for the local team John used to play for many years previously. I think I've posted about it on here somewhere - he was a really normal guy, turned up in a Ford Mondeo and happily chatted football with anyone who wanted to. He was the founder/life president of the team and every year they had a football tour/jolly that he used to go on and they all said what a normal guy he was.
Nobody called him 'Motty' - that was in public. He was 'John'. I tried to get out of him what team he supported, and when he wouldn't be drawn, I asked what team he supported as a kid. He wouldn't have it but his friend told me he grew up as a Chelsea fan but shhhhhh don't tell anyone, so I didn't. RIP John.
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Post by running16 on Mar 2, 2023 20:13:02 GMT
To put his longevity into context I was 9 years old when Hereford beat Newcastle in 1972 and was 55 when he retired in 2018. Always managed to find the right words to describe the key moments in the biggest games. RIP Motty.
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