John Motson on his career as a football commentator | BBC Sport

[@TheAlkebulanTrust]

John Motson is 100% the voice of football. He will be missed 🙏🏿🕊

[@CARLIN4737]

Sadly.

[@jamesdunlop9678]

RIP Motty. The greatest commentator of the game. You will be missed so much. Condolences to his family and friends

[@setthetrendja]

I agree I was always wondering where he was

[@grahamrobb9773]

​@@setthetrendjaHe retired from the BBC in 2018 🙏

[@setthetrendja]

@@grahamrobb9773 thanks for that

[@Biggppoppa]

Bit by bit the constants in my life are vanishing. RIP John Motson a wonderful man.

[@declansmith1507]

RIP Motty. Grew up listening to his voice on MOTD. The best ever.

[@ravindertanda4697]

Dear John Motson, one of the best voices in football commentary I have ever heard. Always easy to understand for a person like me from Asia. R.I.P.

[@楠本淳-y5u]

Such a big loss for the football industry in the world. He is the one who made me fall in love with the Premier League more than 30 years ago. R.I.P. Mr. Motson !🙏

[@anakinskywalker4817]

Rip 😢 From a Arsenal fan you made the Fa cup special to me you will be missed dearly

[@presntnow]

The first voice of the EA SPORTS FIFA Football Games! (From FIFA International 1994) Legendary! RIP ❤

[@ryanricardo]

Absolute Legend, met him once in a restaurant years ago didn’t wanna disturb during his meal but after he finished he took the time to talk to me for a couple mins. So friendly, kind and humble will never forget that moment. R.I.P. John.

[@eatyranosaurus1517]

John Motson, such a gifted & forever iconic commentator in the football game, wouldn’t be the same without him. RIP🕊️

[@noz77]

Legend of the game, his voice will live forever 🕊️

[@f9Pete]

Thank you for being there through the ups and the downs. RIP Motty 🙏

[@Daisy-yq1gi]

Growing up Motson was our voice of football. Total legend. His energy and enthusiasm were infectious. 🙏 Motson, Moore, Johns....Happy memories....

[@marksimons584]

A very sad day for football, we lost two greats this week in Dickie Davies & John Motson. John’s commentary’s will live on. We grew up on MOTD and he will forever be tied to that programme. May he rest in peace.

[@valiantv2897]

RIP, i met John in Sydney at an England training session, he was walking up and down the touch line, learning the Australian team names and pronunciations. I think he was a bit shocked that someone recognised him. He was very polite and asked me who i supported , Port Vale i answered, he just smiled, great commentator, the voice of my childhood, top bloke, RIP John

[@우상윤-w2e]

John was like a voice of an English football. We will miss you legend. Rest in peace

[@fatknacker46]

“Each man is a spark in the darkness. Would that we all burn as bright.” RIP 'Motty'

[@ashhorrocks606]

Rest in peace legend ❤

[@grantymi5]

The word Legend is chucked around so easy these days but..John Motson is Truly a Legend in the beautiful game. So sad he's gone R.I.P Motty you will be missed...

[@fpvDRE]

hear hear

[@Habu2]

You beat me to it.....

[@Acanofbeer]

Thank you John for making the audio even better than the visual. A total legend who knew his beloved sport inside and out. Unique and irreplaceable 😪

[@nickyhaugh2390]

John Motson will forever he missed. He always brought the best in football whether your supported team is doing good or bad. Football will never feel or ever be the same without him now that he has passed on to the afterlife. God bless Motty.

[@ikeaub]

Motty and Tyler were all the voices that still ring in my ears when it comes to football, commentating. RIP Motty, your voice will forever ring in our ears.

[@Mike20216]

Tyler although in his prime a top commentator can’t hold a candle to Brian Moore or Barry Davies and Motty

[@pflynn581]

​@@Mike20216 I think Tyler is up there with them no doubt.Also another true gent.

[@Seanc74]

Now this guy knew how to commentate. Great passion, fantastic one liners and unbiased. Above all else he is/was a true gentleman to *BOOT* Mr (*football*) Motson, *RIP Sir* ⚽️

[@forcestorm4119]

What a legend, ever sport has there voice of it snooker it's Virgo sport it is Motty a real legend of the sport, sadly missed, thanks for always being there whether ur team won or loss

[@bossdeman]

LEGEND . John Motson. Grew up listening to his commentary. May he rest in peace.

[@aguswahyukurniawan4820]

thanks for everything Motty, everything from PES and FIFA games that you're as commentator, great childhood memory.

[@marctremblay8087]

Motty had a distinctive voice which you cant forget after watching 50 years of Match of the day , Both him and Brian Moore were the tops at their job and have left us with 2 Legends.Also Dickie Davies with ITV Sport ,loved those saturday afternoons watching the Wrestling. RIP Motty and thanks for your service to the game .

[@billkent6037]

Yes Motty and Brian Moore were really the top two. It really sucks to lose them because they were both kind of youngish especially compared to Murray Walker who made it to 97

[@iancouch9688]

This man is a legend..best voice in football..as a boy in the early 80s I have happy memories of his work..famous fa cup finals etc..a lovely man and so gifted..God bless you John motty..

[@TyMarshall007]

RIP to the greatest commentator of the Lovely game of Football John Motson you will be missed

[@RG-5834]

If ever anyone truly deserved to be called a legend, it’s John “Motty” Motson! I am really saddened by his passing, RIP MOTTY, you will be missed, but NEVER forgotten!

[@dnorfed]

Sadly,we lose possibly the best of all football commentators. RIP John 🙏🙏⚽️⚽️

[@daveinchina]

Espana '82 the best World Cup. Motson at his best. Thanks Motty.

[@johnmeehan1124]

I will miss his voice terribly. I still remember the Redford goal against Newcastle and his commentary. Brilliant!!!

[@KingDomsKingdom85]

Yeah I'm a Leicester supporter and his "It's 11, it's heaven for Jamie Vardy, Hold the back page, hold the front page, a Leicester player has smashed the record" will live with me forever. That achievement of Vardys was made so much more spectacular thanks to John Motson, his death hurts.

[@barvida]

RIP MR Motson, two words; Legend, GOAT..

[@peterpschen1]

He still lives in my footy games. A great person, great voice, and professional

[@britturk123]

One of the greats in commentating, and what a wonderful voice he had, not to forget his electrifying enthusiasm for football. Rest in eternal peace John Motson.

[@paulbrennan3996]

John Motson a football icon we talk about player's who are legendary but we couldn't have football they say with out Supporter's but you can't have football with out commentator's.John a gentleman had time for everyone and All supporter's of who ever you support. I am totally gutted he was My man to listen to when I was a kid in the 70s . His knowledge on every football club is the best he got All his info from books and clubs before Google like today. Total respect 👏 John love you to bits RIP prayers for your family at this sad time 🙏 John you are the No 1 the best. From a Leeds United support you have commented on so many Leeds United matches over the years 🙏👏🤝We will All miss you 🤍💛💙🎙️📻📺

[@lexingtonlad5745]

RIP motty. The voice of my childhood.

[@ЗахариАнгелов-ф5п]

World wide legend. Great unforgettable voice echoing in eternity!

[@joshleach3349]

Such an icon of the game and he never kicked a ball he’ll be greatly missed R.I.P Motty 😢

[@abnormalanorak]

One of the greatest commentators the game has ever seen. RIP Motty, you will be missed.

[@guy.l8147]

So sad and he kept his illness a secret from many close friends for the last year , concerned about others and their feelings ! Says it all. We will hear his voice forever ♥️

[@aj_rod]

Your words will be treasured and your contribution won't be forgotten... rest in peace big man

[@TheOrangutan01]

Rest In Peace Motty ❤ You were my hero! Thank you for so many amazing moments.

[@fpvDRE]

RIP john thanks for the memories 🙏

[@grahaminvalencia]

God bless you! What a great commentator

[@carldavies8855]

RIP Motty, many great memories, thank you.

[@Idriseditz11]

This guy is in the flushed away movie 🤯

[@michael7286]

Sheffield United Fan. Rest In Peace John Motson a very sad loss. The unmistakable style with the sheepskin coats and very recognisable voice in his brilliant reporting and commentary of top football games up and down the country. A true professional sporting legend one of the best.

[@nickgold8534]

RIP John Motson. He's the ninth football commentator to die on a Thursday in the last 17 years.

[@britturk123]

Motty would have liked that you knew that stat.

[@philipboyd7692]

The Greatest always be part of my Childhood I loved him without even meeting him RIP MOTTY Godbless 😢

[@thelastmelon9446]

As a kid I used to make my dad laugh during Match of the Day by shouting "ROONEY!!!" in my best John Motson voice. I missed his commentary when he stopped and sad to hear that he has passed

[@stickykitty]

So sad! There won't be another like him 😞

[@craigsooman7901]

Loved listening to him throughout the years.

[@ianwhitehead691]

In his Sheepskin Coat in the snow is a found memory & I read somewhere that he had 1000s of match day programmes going right back to the 50's. R.I.P Motty 🏐🥅🥲

[@reetpateet8656]

Didn’t know him, never met him, but on hearing the sad news I filled up. It’s like losing a friend - he was certainly a legend without doubt 😢

[@danum442]

RIP Motty - so many wonderful memories of your work xxx

[@WS-1]

A true football man . I remember reading that he took a keen interest in the history of every club , buying their books whenever published . We will miss you John - R.I.P.

[@Giggedy.]

What a legend R.I.P John Moston the voice of my childhood

[@williamgannaway8183]

The voice of my childhood, without a doubt. Barry Davies and Brian Moore completed the best trio of commentators I've heard. RIP Motty

[@DhavalBrahmbhatt2627]

He is the reason I started watching football as a kid. He made football sound like an action thriller. Heck he made the tournament draws sound like thriller movies!

[@MarkSmith-js8kf]

God bless you, John, and thank you for all the memories 🙏

[@stedaws411sd9]

Rip Motty. What a grounded chap who will be missed.

[@astonmartin8706]

John appealed to everybody from the North to the South of the country in his commentating. He said it how was , was down to earth and was loved by ALL the teams and ALL the fans . As with other sports with their commentators , his voice and standing will be legendary . He was the British voice of Football and without doubt he certainly was the King of his craft. RIP Mottie

[@CammyK1872]

Rest in peace the goat John Motson. 🎙️🎙️🎙️

[@Abelard125]

This is the voice I associate with football, playing FIFA games during my childhood. RIP Legend 😢

[@mohammedyacinebouacida1712]

RIP Motty , Oh that unique voice & the knowledge & charisma ...

[@beachboy13600]

My mates went to watch that classic 5-1 England win against Germany in Munich 2001. They stayed in the same hotel as the BBC crew and took over the bar after the game. Motty was found by my mate at one point passed out drunk at the bar, legend.

[@MarianoCarlos-f2b]

I heard him for the first time in the Fifa 96 video game. Admiration and respect. Mariano from Argentina

[@IndieVintage29]

One of the voices I would chose to read a life story of somebody's so iconic ❤

[@soulspace9088]

RIP John. I remember in the Zidane documentary it began with him narrating, discussing how in his head he hears football through the voice of an old French commentator he listened to as a child. You are one of those football voices for me always and forever.

[@BarkingLondon]

John Motson. I wish he could commentate on just one more Millwall game. Thank you for you service good Sir. A one off & and one of the very very best. 🦁 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@andrewlloyd4702]

John, thank you so much for your wonderful commentary, you made football into the beautiful game, I have so many childhood memories of incredible football games, and that's down to you and your love for the game, may god bless you, your family and your worldwide army of fans. Rest In Peace Sir. Much love XX.

[@icecreamdee]

RIP ❤

[@paulkeller9018]

Sleep tight Motty, a major part of my growing up and love of football, gonna miss you pal, RIP John Motson

[@descarter1627]

Part of my history will be sorely missed ❤❤❤❤🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@iandeeley9033]

RIP John Motson!❤️❤️❤️

[@mazzoanV2]

Just his voice alone is so euphoric

[@anthonytaylor3989]

John motson had such a unique voice their will never be another like him rip.

[@Cobbi-19]

Rest in Peace Guv'na from Birmingham, Al. Love & Prayers to his family. They'll never be another like him.

[@633squadrongoodwin]

We were truly blessed in the 70s on Match of the Day, my fave Barry Davies as well as the brilliant John Motson and David Coleman.

[@bagelking6364]

Legend of a man John motion. Like many I grew up listening to him on match of the day . Never be another commentator like him

[@KingDomsKingdom85]

I've never got saddened by celebrity passings before, this is the first one and I had no idea whatsoever that it would... I could've had a thousand guesses as to which the first celebrity death that will cut me would be and I still wouldn't have guessed John Motson. Its only after his death that I realise just how important he was. I hope his family feel some shred of comfort in knowing that so many people have been touched in their souls by his commentary.

[@ministerg1258]

I remember the Nintendo fifa football games with his voice in it.He was world class.There will never be another JM.

[@tjrs3121]

The voice of my childhood, a true legend of the game and thank you for beautiful commentary on fifa

[@iankerridge5720]

RIP, Motty! Thank You So Very Much for Being The Voice of English Football for so long

[@Kentish9494]

the voice of football, such sad news. RIP Motty, thank you for so many wonderful memories

[@leslielenahan2619]

John motson absolutely legend of the game Rip you will always be remembered God bless motty🙏🏻⚽⚽⚽

[@MB-gl7fx]

Not one of, he was THE best british commentator in history of the game! Absolute legend of the game and will never be forgotten 🫡

[@jamiepretty35]

you'll have the best view of every game in the world Motty!!! Legend Rest in Peace😇

[@lavsmate]

My greatest football memories all have this mans commentary on them... Rest in peace sir.....

[@wbball15]

Thanks for the great memories, Motty

[@georgeknox1822]

The very best commentator of all time . Without question

[@williamcobbett4943]

RIP thanks for the memories !

[@simonbeadle4522]

Thanks for giving me some wonderful memories from my childhood and into adulthood when the FA Cup was pure magic and football and life was much simpler! Sleep tight Motty!

[@Feech23]

RIP Motty what a legend.

[@georgeharrison4669]

Absolute legend ❤️

[@goldenbuddha316]

RIP, Sir John Motson. The old School are and always will be the best. Go speed & go well on your new journey. ❤🙏🏾😓🙏🏾❤

[@scottsdaytrips]

RIP Motty, you are so Legend and will be sadly missed.⚰️🪦⚽️

[@jeroenvandenhark1480]

Rest in peace Motty, you absolute ledge. "Alfonsoooooooooooooooooooooo!"