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Cup winning coach Mott to take charge of the Sixers

Matthew Mott will look to turn the Sydney Sixers back into a WBBL powerhouse, after returning to the women's game as head coach of the club.

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The present tense is perfect English for history, sports commentary – and jokes

Letters: Linguistics professor John O’Regan on history written in the present tense, and Simon Allen on other documentary annoyances

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Gush of love for Motty chimes with the need for football to venerate its past

The death of John Motson is a bookend for anyone who had a football-facing English childhood from the 1970s to the 1990s

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Newcastle, Manchester United and a big day out at Wembley

In today’s Football Daily: A trip to Wembley. Plus childhood delivery memories

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'Bravery of Ukrainians undiminished one year on from Vladimir Putin's brutal invasion'

The bravery of the Ukrainian people remains undiminished, their defiance as unbreakable as it was on the day Vladimir Putin ordered his troops into battle, Voice of the Mirror says

Daily Mirror

'Ukraine battle against Russians is our war too year after Putin invasion'

The Ukrainian peoples' bravery remains undiminished, their defiance as unbreakable as it was on the day Putin ordered his troops into battle

Daily Mirror

'Look at these scenes' John Motson's iconic Irish commentary remembered

A stalwart of the BBC for over 50 years, Motson passed away this morning at the age of 77.

Irish Mirror

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John Motson's view of football was transformed by Italia '90 after past decade's horrors

Much-loved John Motson was described as the "king" of football commentary by his peers after the sad news of his death at the age of 77 was announced on Thursday

Daily Mirror

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

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

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

‘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

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Evening Standard

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

Chronicle Live

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

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

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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

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

The Independent UK

John Motson’s iconic commentary moments, from Radford’s rocket to Gazza’s tears

‘Motty’ became a household name with his distinctive commentary style

Liverpool Echo

Jamie Carragher perfectly sums up what John Motson meant to football after commentator dies aged 77

Carragher issued a fitting tribute as the footballing world mourns the Match of the Day broadcaster

The Independent UK

From Radford’s rocket to Gazza’s tears – John Motson’s memorable moments

‘Motty’ became a household name with his distinctive commentary style

Daily Mirror

John Motson admitted he was "sad" about the single regret from his iconic career

John Motson enjoyed a 50-year career with the BBC with his influence on the British game made clear with the heartfelt tributes following his death, aged 77, having covered 20 international tournaments, as well as a staggering 29 FA Cup finals.

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