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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.

AAP · May 9, 2025

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

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023

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

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2023

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 · Feb 23, 2023

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 · Feb 23, 2023

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 · Feb 23, 2023

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 · Feb 23, 2023

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 · Feb 23, 2023

‘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 · Feb 23, 2023

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 · Feb 23, 2023