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Motty’s skill and delivery secured his status at the heart of our national psyche

A familiar voice who will forever be associated with football, there will never be anyone quite like John Motson

The Guardian - UK

John Motson obituary

BBC’s voice of football for nearly half a century with an encyclopedic knowledge of the game

The Guardian - UK

Mick McCarthy and Kevin Kilbane pay tribute to John Motson

The legendary football commentator passed away on Thursday at the age of 77.

Irish Mirror

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OPINION - The Tories have forgotten how to attack Keir Starmer

There are two types of leader of the opposition speeches. The first is where the Labour leader (it is usually the Labour leader) sets out their plans for government and no one takes much notice, the second is where they do. The difference isn’t content but context. An opposition leader…

Evening Standard

John Motson was all about the sound of football

In today’s Football Daily: John Motson and English football’s white paper

The Guardian - UK

How John Motson’s coat became part of football history

Football commentator, who has died aged 77, became known for his long sheepskin coat over many years

The Guardian - UK

Clive Tyldesley: John Motson was a friend and inspiration who changed football commentary

John Motson, who has passed away aged 77, was the ultimate professional and even when people thought he’d made a mistake, he had instead absolutely nailed it, writes his friend and fellow commentator Clive Tyldesley

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John Motson made "classic Motty exclamation" at football match two weeks before death

It has emerged that Match of the Day's legendary commentator John Motson was in attendance at a Sutton United match just two weeks before passing away peacefully at the age of 77

Daily Mirror

John Motson's distinctive voice has fallen silent - Thanks for the soundtrack, Motty

The great John Motson, who has died at the age of 77, was the sound of football in England for over 50 years, taking fans through giant-killings, quests for World Cup glory and some of the English game's greatest moments.

Daily Mirror

How John Motson's brilliance inspired football romantics for decades

Legendary football commentator John Motson has died at the age of 77

Liverpool Echo

‘Radford again … Oh what a goal!’ John Motson’s best commentary moments

A BBC football commentator from 1971 until 2018, John Motson has died aged 77. But he remains in the hearts of fans around the world – and this is why

The Guardian - UK

From Gazza's tears to Zidane's final shame: John Motson's 7 greatest moments as BBC icon passes away

John Motson has passed away aged 77, leaving behind a generation of fans and an unmatched legacy of unforgettable moments spanning his 50-year career at the very top of his field

Daily Mirror

Jim Rosenthal pays tribute to his great friend and ‘king of the mic’ John Motson

The two men struck up their long-standing friendship during the early 1970s.

The Independent UK

John Motson’s best commentary quotes: ‘The Crazy Gang have beaten the Culture Club!’

‘Motty’s’ incredible 50-year career was littered with memorable quotes and phrases

Evening Standard

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Tony Mowbray pays tribute to 'legendary football man' John Motson, following BBC man's death

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray reacted to news of the death of BBC commentator John Motson, who has died at the age of 77

The Independent UK

The death of John Motson is the death of the last ‘voice of a sport’

No modern commentator can become synonymous with a sport in the way Motson did with football

The Guardian - UK

Share your tributes and memories of football commentator John Motson

If you met Motson, worked with him or simply want to pay tribute to his 50-year career, we would love to hear from you

Liverpool Echo

Jamie Carragher and Gary Lineker pay tribute to John Motson after legendary commentator dies aged 77

Former BBC commentator John Motson has sadly passed away aged 77

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Liverpool Echo

'The Evertonians have gone berserk' - John Motson's greatest Everton commentary lines

It was announced on Thursday morning that John Motson had passed away at the age of 77

Chronicle Live

The Newcastle United game that gave John Motson's Match of The Day career lift off

The BBC broadcasting icon burst onto the scene covering Newcastle's shock defeat to Hereford in 1972

Liverpool Echo

'That's the championship!' - how John Motson soundtracked Liverpool glory era

Legendary BBC commentator John Motson, who has died at the age of 77, was the soundtrack to Liverpool success in the 1970s and 80s

Daily Mirror

Gary Lineker leads football's tributes to John Motson after iconic BBC commentator's death

Tribute from individuals and clubs within football have poured in following the death of iconic commentator John Motson with Gary Lineker and Jamie Carragher among those to share their thoughts

Daily Mirror

John Motson's modest recollection of "stroke of luck" which "changed his life"

John Motson has died at the age of 77 and the Englishman will always be remembered for his iconic pieces of commentary, though he was modest about how his career started

Evening Standard

John Motson: Tributes pour in for ‘voice of football’ after death at 77

Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker leads tributes to the inimitable ‘Motty’ after his sad passing

Evening Standard

John Motson: The unmistakable voice of football known simply as ‘Motty’

Remembering the life and illustrious career of John Motson, who has died at the age of 77

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