10 World Cups 10 European Championships 29 FA Cup finals More than 2000 matches John Motson defines the word legend ❤️
Motson became the voice of football during a 55-year broadcasting career.He was an iconic figure in the English game‘Motty’ covered 10 World Cups, 10 European Championships, 29 FA Cup finals and more than 2000 matches for television and radio.He was renown for an encyclopaedic knowledge of the game and became instantly recognisable in his famous sheepskin coat.
Born in Lancashire, Motson spent a brief spell playing for Dulwich Hamlet and reporting in the newspaper business before the BBC hired him in 1968.After being given a regular slot on Match of the Day for the 1971/72 season, Motson never looked back.He started out as a newspaper reporter in 1963 He became the BBC’s dominant voice for the next four decades after getting his big break when non-league Hereford knocked Newcastle out of the FA Cup in 1972.
Motson’s voice is synonymous with endless famous moments such as Wimbledon’s victory over Liverpool in the 1988 FA Cup final and Paul Gascoigne’s goal for England against Scotland at Euro 1996.Reacting to the news on talkSPORT, Andy Townsend, who worked with Motson as a co-commentator, led the tributes.Motson was a football obsessive and inspired others with his meticulous preparationAdvertisement
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
John Motson, legendary BBC football commentator, dies aged 77The legendary football pundit had covered more than 2,000 matches during his career
Consulte Mais informação »
John Motson dead: Legendary football commentator dies aged 77BREAKING: Legendary football commentator John Motson has died aged 77.
Consulte Mais informação »
John Motson dead: BBC commentator legend dies aged 77LEGENDARY football commentator John Motson has died aged 77. The BBC pundit celebrated 50 years in the job in 2018 before hanging up his mic in May that year. Motson, who was affectionately known a…
Consulte Mais informação »
Omagh shooting: Det Ch Insp John Caldwell shot in attack - BBC NewsFollow the latest developments after an off-duty police officer was shot in Omagh, County Tyrone, on Wednesday night:
Consulte Mais informação »
The Hidden History Of Carrie’s ‘Sex And The City’ TutuThe show’s legendary costume designer Patricia Field tells us how the iconic look came together.
Consulte Mais informação »
Selfie image shows US pilot flying over Chinese 'spy balloon'The image, shot from the plane cockpit, reportedly has 'legendary status' within the Pentagon.
Consulte Mais informação »