Do commentators PRACTICE their best lines?! | Peter Drury's Reddit AMA 🎙️

[@skysportspremierleague]

What's your favourite Peter Drury commentary line? Let us know! 🎙👇

[@jarletheaton2860]

How can it not be “AND ROMA, HAVE RISEN FROM THEIR RUINS! MANOLAS, THE GREEK GOD IN ROME!” Just utter perfection.

[@NocturnalWisdom]

Drury on CR7 Return:🎤 "18 years since that trembling teenager of touch and tease first tiptoed onto this storied stage... Now in his immaculate maturity........ CR7... RE-UNITED!" ..🫀pounding..

[@trendingtrailers4KUHD]

Should hav been in uclfinal 23

[@ashishadhikari1662]

"Rendered himself 🐐" for Messi in WC final

[@ImOneInSpirit]

"away from two, three, four - wonderful wonderful wonderful - How good is he? - A near supernatural goal from lionel messi" SUCH A UNIQUE COMMENTATOR

[@zwatt1055]

The only commentator that I will watch a football match because of the commentator

[@Crimechronicles2267]

I did this many times bro😊

[@JonD00]

His comment around 03:50... Of course he's right about football fans watching the game for the game and not for the commentators. I would argue through my own experience that I will turn off a game and choose a different broadcaster *because* of the commentator!

[@cheesybellend6842]

Agreed

[@adityaagrahari6163]

​@@JonD00💯💯💯

[@bzorz9]

Only Peter Drury and Ray Hudson have that kinda of pull

[@stealthykoala9311]

Peter Drury on commentary is going to be such a breath of fresh air this season

[@theohowe3106]

Much better than Martin Tyler. So overrated. He only loves the Manchester clubs. Drury is incredible at commentating

[@jarletheaton2860]

@@nickmarris8087think means on Sky mate

[@KyleHayward]

@@nickmarris8087not on sky sports

[@mm6461]

Drury is rubbish

[@creynolds094]

Drury better not say And it's live at the start of each match he calls on Sky. That's Martin Tyler's catchphrase.

[@pionelpessi707]

The signing of the season 🐐

[@sandile_mzinyane]

Peter Drury & Jim Beglin, funny how two people can make your childhood that much better halfway across the planet, blessings to you and yours gentlemen ❤

[@juicewrld4208]

And they're at it again in double quick time

[@wjoe3087]

​@radityadanu tell me you played pes without telling me you played pes 🤣

[@prodigy84bg]

So happy to have them in PES/eFootball.

[@aliadnan7710]

is he john champion

[@YolunSonu1]

And more and more and more! Theyre running riot here!

[@jarletheaton2860]

The 🐐. Can’t wait to listen to him this season. Excellent appointment Sky

[@pmbuthia4210]

​@@ArsrnalGunners he left the international EPL English feed that DStv uses and went to the USA EPL broadcaster last season NBC/peacock. But now this season he's exclusively on UK's SkySports Premier League

[@NocturnalWisdom]

Peter Drury's commentary is a masterpiece that turns football matches into symphonies of emotion. His words paint vivid pictures of triumph and heartache, bridging the gap between stadiums and living rooms with raw passion. A true maestro of the microphone, transforming the beautiful game into an enchanting journey of passion and drama.

[@j4yfly]

Peter himself would be proud of this😂😂

[@mm6461]

He over does it. It sounds like he has a crush on the players.

[@AashishNegi91]

Peter Drury of YT comments right here 😁

[@nijaethompson7647]

​@@mm6461Cretin.

[@wilgillespie267]

what is blud waffling about 😑

[@irahazda]

What a humble guy. He hardly ever credits himself for all his great work even though we all know that he's probably the guy that makes football commentary relevant these days.

[@theofficial_best_goats]

Peter isn't just a lovable commentator but a lovable person also what a legend so glad he's on sky

[@MrDareDevil102]

Mr. Peter Drury is the greatest commentator of all time. Last season was not the same without him.

[@jimmywalker8354]

You won't be getting again this season, unless you've subbed to Sky Sports.

[@Fractalchemystical]

He's nowhere close to being the greatest commentator, he's honestly miles off it. Compared to the greats he's completely insipid. I hate it when people get carried away with their pitiful emotions making big grandiose false statements about things. You're entitled to your opinion, but it's well wide of the mark.

[@B1izzardd]

@@Fractalchemysticalwho is the greatest?

[@zante07banter]

He's definitely the GOAT of commentators and has been for the last 10 years. My top 10: 1.Peter Drury 2. Martin Tyler 3. John Motson 4. Clive Tyldesley 5. Jonathan Pearce 6. Barry Davies 7. Darren Fletcher 8. Guy Mowbray 9. Jon Champion 10. Tony Gubba

[@tycrist9510]

@futbolerstogo8992he’s still doing nbc games too

[@dr.salimtiago888]

Peter Drury. You’re the only commentator people turn their TV on to listen to ❤

[@Babel2k23]

He just has a way with words , even speaking in this video but adding football to the picture and you have heaven

[@JJ08UTM]

The best commentator ever he actually cares about the game not many like him he has passion for football

[@notfunny007]

Others do but he sounds like he lives the game

[@JJ08UTM]

@freespeech1658 name better commentators only one I think is close is Martin Tyler but its my opinion

[@zante07banter]

@@JJ08UTM The Top 10: 1.Peter Drury 2. Martin Tyler 3. John Motson 4. Clive Tyldesley 5. Jonathan Pearce 6. Barry Davies 7. Darren Fletcher 8. Guy Mowbray 9. Jon Champion 10. Tony Gubba

[@PLC11]

3:40 is EXACTLY why he is one of if not the best commentators in football. He is 100% spot on. You don’t tune into a game to listen to commentators, you tune in to watch the game. Commentators should never make it about them (being biased, being over the top, etc) Drury is easy to listen to, you get real emotions when he commentates, he’s never biased (he will cheer a goal regardless who scored)

[@HessenUK]

Which was a big part of why Tyler was so loved for so long. A traditional play by play commentator just calling what is going on. But expectations changed and fans increasingly wanted emotion and shouting and screaming like it’s a WWE event or an eSports twitch stream.

[@mm6461]

Tyler >Drury. Drury is trash

[@leeriddick7]

He’s right. But at the same time there’s some commentators that make me want to tune out. Robbie Savage and Steve McManaman are horrific to listen to for example.

[@nijaethompson7647]

@@mm6461 Doughnut.

[@mm6461]

@@nijaethompson7647 Yes Drury is a doughnut

[@kennwan9917]

Peter Drury... First video game I ever had.. This is Football 2002. Before I ever played FIFA. This man was the commentator. Sound of my childhood. Wish he was doing all the big prem games.

[@SuperKillaki]

This is a man who is as close to mastery in his profession as one can be.

[@sahilhussein8805]

The Messi of commentating

[@Fractalchemystical]

No, he isn't. You don't know what you're talking about.

[@SuperKillaki]

@@Fractalchemystical And you do?

[@mwesigwainnocent1675]

Jim proudfoot is on the rise too

[@swaminathan6961]

Forget his commentary even this interview of his is so beautiful.. clean .. soft and as neutral as a commentator one can get .. fantastic person and m sure he is a wonderful human being ..

[@ireoluwaokusanya255]

"England has won the world cup!" had me dying

[@imgoingonamarch]

If he was a cricket commentator he could’ve said this

[@DailyOrah]

I mean there's a women's chance 😅

[@Iwatchskibiditoilet]

Looking for this comment😂

[@AliMarley]

@@DailyOrahyeah…but who cares?

[@Fractalchemystical]

It's simply a true statement. 1966

[@clipped6963]

Now THIS is QUALITY content, Peter Dury is a poet on the mic glad the PL can get him to cover some huge games

[@Fractalchemystical]

It's not poetry, it's pompous, pretentious, try-hard wafflery.

[@tirtoananda4348]

Peter Drury Is The Best Commentator In The Premier League. And More And More And More And More.

[@Fractalchemystical]

Feeble opinion.

[@remedanaliyi7909]

What a natural voice and talent!! I like peter Drury so much!!! No commentator in the world replace him!! I am from Etbiopia I love football when commentated by him!! If he retired is there commentators who replace him!! I have grateful respect and love for him

[@jerry5940]

"Sometimes coming up with nothing is coming up with the best thing," - Peter Drury

[@davidcoulter1058]

This was actually a good video, with sensible questions and sensible, well thought-out answers. Well done.

[@da12v]

Peter Drury loves cricket.. Sky please let him commentate on one game please.. ashes would be ideal

[@ryanlotgd]

could you imagen him commentating the stokes headingley innings bk in 2019

[@roaarylion5214]

Yh but if he does that no one will find out cuz no one watches it

[@pratham2333]

@@roaarylion5214 Ashes is passionately watched by a huge population in both Australia and England. The Ashes is heritage.

[@dbruscoco]

He'd slot into TMS so easily as well!

[@mohammedZxt]

Glad to have you back. Bring back the greatness in our matches 👏

[@ezraezra2928]

1.Thierry Henry's UCL goal with Arsenal vs Real Madrid in 2006. 2.Siphiwe Tshabalala's "Goal for All Africa" in 2010 World Cup opening game. 3.The "Greek God of Rome" (Kostas Manolas) during Roma vs Barcelona in 2018 UCL. 4.And, of course, people might never forget about Lionel Messi in 2022 World Cup. Also: "England win the World Cup". He is referring to the Cricket or even the Womens World Cup 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@arvindhmani06]

The Tshabalala goal is an absolute goosebumps moment in a truly memorable world cup!

[@austinmburia9939]

I also have to add Rooney's bicycle kick

[@ezraezra2928]

@@austinmburia9939 Sergio Aguero's dramatic winning goal in 2012 also has Peter Drury version, when he calls that goal as "staggering".

[@austinmburia9939]

@ezraezra2928 Yeah, that's actually the commentary I associate with the goal as I'm not from the U.K. Didn't like it as much as I'm a Utd fan lol. Still get nightmares

[@AFCAglory]

Love your commentary, Peter! Your excitement for Ajax in that beautiful champions league season was an absolute delight to listen to! To many more years of your amazing and poetic commentary🔥 love from Amsterdam ♥️

[@shanechis]

There is only one Peter Drury and his commentary lifts the game of football to another level. Thank you Peter for all your hard work.

[@ftmaren1900]

Glad to have you back, Peter Drury football is not the same without you

[@jamiej619]

Remember playing This is Football 2005 on my PS2 was the first time I heard Peter Drury commentate and he has been my favourite commentator ever since. Delighted he’ll be on Sky this year. Quality signing 👏

[@BK-dx3cp]

That’s my favorite commenter of all time, the vocabulary, expressions, the voice is like no other!!

[@msbaloch7255]

He needs to do audiobooks, I could listen to him all day!

[@zipiaro]

it's truly bizarre to finally see him talking in front of the camera. it's my first time and dayum sir, tq for being here! ❤

[@ra14an]

Even his answers are sounding like poetry to me😍

[@aditya_soni]

What a Legend

[@rumplzzzmusic2108]

Peter your my favourite commentator....whenever you are in the game just your voice lit the game up.

[@joetoroitich4491]

Peter Drury voice is margical it should have been used in Game of thrones,, listening to his voice after North London Forever song and fans clapping is icing on the cake 🔥🔥🔥❤️

[@murdotch2484]

I absolutely love this commentator - the vocabulary, passion, reliableness. Brilliant.

[@dbruscoco]

*reliability

[@tonyosullivan2382]

"nobody turns the television on for the commentator" If I know your covering a match, I always tune in to hear your commentary Peter. Best of luck with sky 🤙

[@Fractalchemystical]

Now that's just weird. Very weird.

[@ayandasokhela4617]

A legend❤. Absolutely love him. Was gutted not to hear him last weekend. Hes to hoping to hear his commentary this coming weekend

[@andrewwootton1676]

I agree I've been to a Stoke/Vale derby and to say it's fierce would be a understatement!

[@dommydavis7430]

I pray God continue to bless Peter and protect him to continue giving us exciting commentary He’s always on top of his job Great man

[@PonchusMcMuffin]

These were all really good questions, and the answers very insightful!

[@hanneshovmoller1314]

Thank you Peter for your honest answers! Very much appreciated from someone just starting off as a commentator

[@bigh8438]

what a lovely bloke. check at 2:32 he's holding his hands and its shaking. just shows the man just wants to do his honest job and he loves doing it.

[@ragibnafiz8548]

this guy right here is the Messi of commentary. GOAT, down to earth and extremely humble

[@danielbooth5035]

ABSOLUTE GENT. You can just tell this man has good intentions.

[@Fractalchemystical]

No, you can't.

[@carama19]

Even in this video he just killed it the way he communicate is exceptional knowing him as a person is a breath of fresh air I would listen to him for eternity.

[@mo_solo78]

The way he's even talking here sounds poetic. He's just magical.

[@subashparajuli2135]

I am out of words to describe him❤.

[@hangchimngaimong9100]

Peter Drury commentary is outstanding.

[@ivsido]

Great guy and a master commentator 👏

[@Fractalchemystical]

Do you know him personally?

[@QuirkyFifa]

He’s amazing he really deserves the sky sports job been so good for years. Hope he’s ok his hand tremors look like early on set Parkinsons make sure you take good care of yourself Peter 🙂

[@yilig]

3:49 Peter Drury, this may sound corny but I quite honestly, very so factually turn on the television for you and your commentary. I always sacrifice louder, often clearer channels just to watch from wherever you're speaking from. If Shakespeare were alive today, he'll be taking poetry lessons from you. Hats off.

[@ryN0515]

Peter seems like such a lovely fellow. I'm sure some people somewhere out there who don't like his verbose commentary, but Peter feels like a humble and genuine man. Disappointed I won't get to hear him on the world wide English language Premier League Productions feed anymore.

[@pabel3222]

Happy to see peter back love the man and his words❤

[@shaunportelli6201]

It's funny he says nobody watches a game of football because of the commentator because I do just that! One of the greatest voices of all time and so happy Sky managed to get him to commentate for them

[@HalaMadrid98]

He is a legend. Absolutely fantastic

[@alhajsalim4313]

He is a mobile encyclopedia of football. Not mastering football commentary alone but he has a philosopher and linguist a well.

[@RobinH8277]

Such a brilliant, yet humble man. Awesome commentator.

[@Fractalchemystical]

He should be humble, his commentary is rubbish and insipid, and he knows it.

[@akamiguelsanchez9985]

Peter Drury’s voice instantly takes me back to watching the Champions League with my dad in 2000

[@_MJS_]

In my opinion the best signing of the season 🐐

[@lili4234]

Both as a football fan and a learner of the English language, I find this very inspiring!

[@mohammadshahadathhossain981]

Jim Baglin is good, John Motson is great, Martin Tyler is unforgettable but Peter Drury is just taking over the top spot. The guys is epitome of wisdom and humility. Slowly and steadily he is becoming our favorite ever. Keep it up Peter!

[@sitaramkc4755]

He is probably one of the best football commentators on this beautiful planet. He speaks like a machine during top flight football matches.

[@kytill2396]

You've made some incredible moments even better thank you

[@harisghazali4099]

As a man united fan, whenever there is a match against city, liverpool or arsenal, one of the first thing i thought of is, "please let peter drury commentate the match🤣". One of, if not, THE greatest football commentator, turning an ordinary football match to a sports poetry.

[@bryanlee7295]

This guy is a legend, every FIFA game match his name is mentioned 😂 players come and go but Peter Drury will always be there

[@Fractalchemystical]

That's the only reason he's so popular, because of FIFA. However, In the pantheon of great football commentators, Drury is insipid and monotonous.

[@Kofi_Mensahs_BurnerAccount]

Drury has never commentated on a FIFA game. Hes on the PES games.

[@richie_0740]

@@Fractalchemystical nope, i think Martin Tyler is the commentator voice for the FIFA franchise, Peter Drury is most famous as a commentator for PES

[@DustyFC]

@@richie_0740 Tyler used to do FIFA but now Derek Rae does it. Peter Drury does PES, yes. Also when you're watching the Premier League outside of England (in mostly English speaking countries, we get PLTV feed) he has been the main commentator for ages up until 2022, he was somewhere else last season.

[@debashmiyabhakta2620]

Always a soothing feeling.. To hear his voice ❤

[@juniorsarkess8779]

only his voice, just like a heaven melody, it's very ear-catching

[@ethancoster1324]

A cricket fan as well! What a legend.

[@simonmaina54]

What a humble man

[@sulavmdr]

Drury is the GOAT. His commentatory actually makes the match worthwhile.

[@Little4183]

The way he answered that second question tells me what I needed to hear about that "Do you practice?"

[@fireballpaul12]

Peter Drury is a fantastic commentator right up there in my opinion

[@LKO462]

Brilliant questions & answers. Peter Drury ❤

[@GeneralPosh]

You can't help but admire this man.

[@hussaintravadi2599]

Peter Drury, the best that ever has been, the best that ever will be.

[@jaydenmerrick5837]

Buzzing he’s on sky sports! Will he be commenting on the game tonight? Or probably the Chelsea vs Liverpool game

[@MrDingle92]

He’s doing Saturday games, so good chance of being in the Liverpool Chelsea match

[@jarletheaton2860]

@@MrDingle92 he’s not mate. Working for NBC on them as far as the press release goes

[@jarletheaton2860]

He’s doing both games according to the NBC press release. He also works there

[@aaaabbbb2483]

@@MrDingle92 Chelsea vs Liverpool is on Sunday

[@C_H_E_E_S_E-]

What an insightful video, i just like his voice. He is so useful with his words.

[@Migra804]

The best commentator to have ever existed He jaust has the most beautiful voice and it doesn't even match his face

[@kachdragonfly]

His match introductions are pure literary class.

[@-441-]

Don't understand why anyone hates this genius of a man

[@Black-Moustache]

This guy is something special

[@wolfoflilongwe-brucemwai3500]

Shout out Thabiso Tema. This passed weekend he was lost for words from trickery from Mofokeng in the Pirates game and it really did turn out authentically.....Well Done TT

[@Sandydnb]

Martin is a legend of the game and a fantastic commentator but must admit I'm looking forward to hearing the poet Peter Drury!

[@Fractalchemystical]

Both of them can get in the bin.

[@realdeo1666]

The best ever commentator. Oh you have made my day picking out Barnabue the best stadium. Can't forget the way you commented on Real Madrid's win over Man city. Oh it was sweet.

[@BalenciagaShoeSize9]

"Nobody turns the television on for the commentator" It's so ironic that Peter says this because i'd genuinely choose to watch a game I otherwise wouldn't of if i knew he was commentating on it!

[@nuudelz3711]

Peter drury is one of the only commentators in all sports where I would turn on the game just to hear him, not necessarily to watch the game.

[@Fractalchemystical]

Sad.

[@afakrurra3231]

The Golden Voice of Football

[@ashredding_]

Love this. The sort of content I can get behind. Been fortunate over the years to have listened to some fantastic commentators and Peter Drury is up there with the best of them. He'll be great for Sky this season and enjoyed his first outing last weekend. He'll work well with GNev and Carra and other co-comms as he comes across as humble, intelligent and adaptable to his work and surroundings. Good luck to him, seems a top fella. 👏

[@Mathiukhamang05]

Professional caster! Football a different game with his commentary! 👍

[@daberechukwunwoha2232]

No one can get pass that AGUERO moment. Moment made from Heaven

[@lewislangham7610]

Is it me or are his hands twitching and shaking? Hope he’s alright, can’t wait to hear him on the big games!

[@a.g.easton]

I noticed this straight away and then couldn’t un-notice it! Seems unlikely he’d be nervous...?

[@ComicalKiddo]

Sometimes I just watch the match Just because Peter Drury Is comentating on it... absolute Legend ❤

[@Mhmd_-vs8kw]

Imagine a cricket commentary team based on peter Drury Ravi shastri Harsha bhogle and Nasser Hussain for this india england series

[@mphochonco5971]

This was really cool. Thanks Peter and thanks Sky Sports❤️

[@robertocurrlos7470]

Even here its like every word is a Story...what a legend Peter drury is...😊

[@samuelfinkelstein8099]

Man. This guy is just awesome!

[@kalala08]

Omg the ending to the euros. England vs Germany gave me chills