John Motson, voice of football passes away aged 77. For many 'Motto' or Motty WAS the voice of football, generations of fans grew up hearing his knowledgeable voice as a true indicator of what was going on, before during and after games. His attention to detail was legendary as was his preparation ahead of games.
Before lap tops, mobile phones or even computers Motson was a source of information that was bereft of supporters unless they spent hours and hours trawling for information as religiously as he did, no detail was too small or too large for him to know or talk about, his sheepskin 'car dealer coat' as he called it was synonymous with a wry smile and a keen sense of boyish humour.
John Motson a true gent, a wonderful much loved family man and a great football ambassador for this country. R.I.P 1945-2023
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What a legend,him and Barry
What a legend,him and Barry Davies were the sound of football for me back in the seventies Match of The Day.
Barry interesting interesting interesting davies
you mean Essex...As for Motty what can you say he was the man may he R.I.P
Agree
He was brilliant & had so much knowledge of the game! One of a kind R.I.P Motty
Well said Nev, Motty, Barry
Well said Nev, Motty, Barry Davies, Brian Moore, football sticker books and jumpers for goalposts - a land that time forgot. RIP Motty...!!
yes agree
rest in peace motty lad and thanks for the memories
When he retired he came out
When he retired he came out the closet as a Chavski fan...
Lol
Came out of the closet!
Apparently
29 cup finals he commented on! The sheepskin & old style microphone were his trademark,legend!