John Motson RIP

Herts Clarets · Post by **Herts Clarets** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 9:52 am

Reported on the BBC site he has passed away aged 77

AGENT_CLARET · Post by **AGENT_CLARET** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 9:53 am

No age

Andreshotboots · Post by **Andreshotboots** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 9:54 am

How sad. Right up there with Peter Allis as an instantly recognizable voice for their sport.

Rest in peace Motty..

ALP · Post by **ALP** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 9:55 am

Reported on 10 world cups and was an ever present in the game.

Rest in peace Motty.

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 9:57 am

Really sad news

RIP

1882Clarets1882 · Post by **1882Clarets1882** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 9:58 am

One man who could really rock a sheepskin coat.

RIP Motty.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 9:58 am

Just seen this sad news, one of the most recognisable commentators.

RIP Motty.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:00 am

Sad news,seems like he's been there all my life commentating on football,quite simply the best today's commentators don't come anywhere near close to John Motson..RIP

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:01 am

Following on from Dicky Davies too this week. Just the most recognisable television voice in football for years.

HahaYeah · Post by **HahaYeah** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:02 am

He was a brilliant commentator. RIP John Motson.

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:02 am

That's really sad news, what a legend.

RammyClaret61 · Post by **RammyClaret61** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:06 am

Probably ‘the’ voice of football for many of us of a certain age.

RIP Motty.

Walkerpool · Post by **Walkerpool** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:09 am

Really sad news RIP the voice of football.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:12 am

"A quality goal by a quality player..."
I'll always remember that one.

RIP Motty.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:18 am

Brilliant commentator. Arguably the best there has been. RIP.

HiThere · Post by **HiThere** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:22 am

Very sad news. An absolutely legendary commentator. RIP.

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:25 am

Voice of football for everyone over a certain age

RIP

strayclaret · Post by **strayclaret** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:32 am

Sad news. RIP John, they don’t make them like you nowadays

Xianclaret · Post by **Xianclaret** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:32 am

Very sad RIP Motty

ClaretLoup · Post by **ClaretLoup** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:37 am

It would be a nice tribute if our media folk could put together a collage of Motty commentaries from Burnley & Huddersfield matches prior to KO on Saturday.

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:42 am

RIP Motty. One of the voices of football.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:45 am

RIP John Motson Legend in a Sheepskin Coat.

4:20 · Post by **4:20** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:57 am

So many iconic moments in football with Motty's voice narrating. RIP

quoonbeatz · Post by **quoonbeatz** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 11:02 am

He wasn't the best (that's Barry Davies) but he was surely the most ubiquitous. Very much a legendary broadcaster.

Tribesmen · Post by **Tribesmen** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 11:30 am

Boy another one bites the dust , very sad news indeed

Jimmymaccer · Post by **Jimmymaccer** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 11:44 am

Seemed a jolly chap who just loved football……instantly recognisable voice……

RIP a footy tv legend…..

Juan Tanamera · Post by **Juan Tanamera** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 11:44 am

One of the best.
He invented 'stats' before it even became a word in the dictionary.
Always calm with his commentary, unlike some of the screeching sycophants of today.
(Guy Mowbray, watch, listen and learn from the master).
RIP Motty.

Belgianclaret · Post by **Belgianclaret** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 12:03 pm

RIP Motty

Legendary figure and voice I got to know at a very young age

Suratclaret · Post by **Suratclaret** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 12:25 pm

Coleman, Davies and Motson…footballs equivalent of the Three Tenors and just as entertaining!
RIP Motty

Pearcey · Post by **Pearcey** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 12:43 pm

An absolute legend. He was the voice of football. RIP Motty.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 12:47 pm

R.I.P Motty.
Absolute legend.
One of the greats.

Cirrus_Minor · Post by **Cirrus_Minor** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 12:47 pm

Wow that is sad.

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 1:07 pm

Brian Moore, Gerald Sinstadt and now John Motson… that’s my early football education all gone.

R.I.P. Motty, I will always remember him being interviewed in his study when the football world had forgotten about forth division strugglers Burnley. There in grabbing distance was the A-z of Burnley players.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 1:12 pm

Far too young. A football fixture for many years.

Cubanforever · Post by **Cubanforever** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 1:33 pm

Shocked to read this, a true legend and ultimate professional. RIP Motty

1882Clarets1882 · Post by **1882Clarets1882** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 1:35 pm

Apparently they did a scientific study on Mottys voice, pitch, tone, pauses, accent, inflections and they concluded , compared to others, it was perfect for sports commentary. Can't argue with that really.

Hendrickxz · Post by **Hendrickxz** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 1:55 pm

Consumate professional, and he gave us some lighter moments too.
. http://www.uptheclarets.com/messageboar ... 8cf66b6db3

Then there was the one in his sheepskin jjacket in the middle of a blizzard! A good life and a good guy.

Hipper · Post by **Hipper** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 4:27 pm

John Motson's father was apparently a methodist minister at a church in Potters Bar. He also was a pretty competent squash player and I was told he could play equally well with both hands.

https://www.onlybarnet.com/forum/viewto ... 2&start=15

ashtonlongsider · Post by **ashtonlongsider** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 5:20 pm

The best football commentator the BC ever had. Never been replaced. RIP John Motson.

Claretitus · Post by **Claretitus** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 5:47 pm

quoonbeatz wrote: ↑
Thu Feb 23, 2023 11:02 am
He wasn't the best (that's Barry Davies) but he was surely the most ubiquitous. Very much a legendary broadcaster.

Agree that Barry Davies was the better of the 2 ( just ).In their early days, the Beeb alternated them for big games, then decided Motty was the better, and Davies was left picking up the odd football match, but then went on to commentate on lots of major sporting events for the BBC.

RIP Motty.

NRC · Post by **NRC** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 7:14 pm

listen to Neil Warnock on Motty..... sitting in a press conference to review the game with us.... and it's all about Motty

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYn3sTQ00Wc