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Brian Clough's role in John Motson's remarkable career after legendary commentator passes away

NottinghamshireLive takes a look at John Motson's sensational career after football commentator dies aged 77

Nottingham Post

John Motson was THE voice of football and earned a special place in nation's hearts

Former BBC commentator John Motson passed away on Thursday aged 77 after an iconic 50-year broadcasting career which saw him cover 10 World Cups and 29 FA Cup finals

Daily Mirror

Gary Lineker and Clive Tyldesley among many to pay tribute to 'absolute legend' John Motson

Legendary commentator John Motson has passed away aged 77 after a glittering career covering over 2500 matches, including 10 World Cups and 10 European Championships

Football London

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

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

The Independent UK

Nottingham Forest pay tribute as legendary football commentator John Motson dies aged 77

Latest Nottingham Forest news from NottinghamshireLive as the Reds pay tribute to legendary football commentator John Motson, whose death was announced by the BBC

Nottingham Post

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

Liverpool Echo

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

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

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John Motson credited Ronnie Radford’s amazing FA Cup goal for ‘changing my life’

The Match of the Day commentator called one of the most famous goals in FA Cup history

The Independent UK

Rangers TV commentator Clive Tyldesley leads John Motson tributes as messages pour in

Tributes are pouring in for legendary football commentator John Motson, who has sadly passed away.

The National (Scotland)

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.

Daily Mirror

John Motson: Tributes pour in for BBC legend and ‘the voice of football’

The legendary commentator who became the voice of English football, has died aged 77.

The Independent UK

Legendary BBC football commentator John Motson dies aged 77

The former BBC football commentator retired from the broadcaster in 2018

Chronicle Live

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

Motson’s trademark sheepskin coat became a familiar sight at grounds across the country

The Independent UK

John Motson, legendary BBC football commentator, dies aged 77

The voice of football known as ‘Motty’ covered 29 FA Cup finals and 10 World Cups

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Daily Mirror

John Motson's most memorable quotes as legendary commentator dies aged 77

John Motson has died aged 77 with tributes pouring in for the iconic commentator and a host of his most memorable moments being recalled by football fans

The National (Scotland)

Legendary football commentator John Motson dies aged 77

Legendary BBC football commentator John Motson has died aged 77

Wales Online

BBC commentator John Motson dies at 77

He covered 29 FA Cup finals and 10 World Cups for the BBC

The Guardian - UK

‘Voice of football’: tributes paid to John Motson after commentator dies aged 77

John Motson, who commentated on more than 2,500 games on television and radio, has died at the age of 77

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Irish Mirror

Much-loved commentator John Motson dies aged 77 as tributes pour in

He was a familiar voice over a 50-year career with the BBC after he was hired as a sports presenter for Radio 2 back in 1968

Evening Standard

John Motson dead: Legendary BBC football commentator ‘Motty’ dies aged 77

‘Motty’ spent five decades at the BBC and became English football’s most beloved commentator

Liverpool Echo

John Motson dies aged 77 - tributes flood in for BBC Match of the Day commentator

Tributes flood in for John Motson who has died aged 77

Daily Record

John Motson dead at 77 as legendary commentator remembered after four decades on the mic

'Motty' became synonymous with the FA Cup, Match of the Day and World Cups.

Football London

John Motson dead: Legendary BBC football commentator dies aged 77 as tributes pour in

Iconic commentator John Motson was one of the most popular voices in football broadcasting after covering 10 World Cups, 10 European Championships and 29 FA Cup finals before retiring in 2018

Manchester Evening News

BBC commentary legend John Motson dies aged 77

John Motson commentated on over 2,000 games on television and radio, covered 10 World Cups during his memorable broadcasting career.

Daily Mirror

John Motson dies aged 77 as tributes pour in for much-loved commentator

Iconic commentator John Motson was hired by the BBC back in 1968 and became a regular voice on all the major football matches across a standout career in broadcasting

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