February RIP

  • Please bear with us on the new site integration and fixing any known bugs over the coming days. If you can not log in please try resetting your password and check your spam box. If you have tried these steps and are still struggling email [email protected] with your username/registered email address
  • Log in now to remove adverts - no adverts at all to registered members!
John Motson. Loved his comment when Martin Buchan was captain of Man Utd when they won the FA Cup. “How appropriate it is that a Buchan is climbing the 39 steps to lift the Cup.” The old Wembley had 39 steps and Motson had a mind full of these things and must have stored that up and been delighted to put it to use.<laugh>
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: spesupersydera and Red top reader
I can still hear his voice even though it’s been years since I’ve heard it on telly. For me the best sports commentator, actually I’ll re-phrase that.. the best best commentator.. ever.. if he red the phone book to you, it would be entertaining… RIP Motty, be at rest sir, your job is done…
 
  • Like
Reactions: Real ale tiger and GLP
Red top reader said:
I can still hear his voice even though it’s been years since I’ve heard it on telly. For me the best sports commentator, actually I’ll re-phrase that.. the best best commentator.. ever.. if he red the phone book to you, it would be entertaining… RIP Motty, be at rest sir, your job is done…
Click to expand...

Don’t think he is the best commentator ever, some people used to criticise him a lot, but you realise his ability and appreciate it more with the benefit of hindsight listening to the current lot.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Shag and Red top reader
Sad news.

Cup finals,MOTD,World Cups & Euro’s.

Motson was the voice of English football for years.


RIP.
 
rip john motson (and, yes, i did have quibbles about his delivery and don't rate him the goat).
 
Just found this, Motty replied to someone asking how to get into sports commentary. As I read it I could actually hear his voice, what a lovely man for taking the time to write back, not too many would do that today citing being way too busy. Top man Motty !!!
You must log in or register to see images
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: Frodsham Tiger, Kempton, rovertiger and 2 others
Tributes have poured in for Margaret Thatcher's long-serving press secretary Sir Bernard Ingham after his death aged 90.

The renowned former civil servant, who was also press secretary to hard-left Labour MP Tony Benn earlier in his career, passed away after a short illness, his family said.

Lord Powell, who was Mrs Thatcher's foreign policy advisor and went to see Sir Bernard in hospital last week, told MailOnline that he was a 'great man' and an 'outstanding' civil servant.
I know this is a RIP and no personal comments are supposed to be allowed ,but been a Dolie in the early eighties by Christ he certainly ground my gears
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom
Back