Mark E Smith reads the football results

[@lunarubyjon594]

I have to re-watch this at least once a year. Never fails to cheer me up. What a legend he was.

[@ANOther1003]

MES could read a phone book and it still would've sounded like a Fall song. Legend.

[@michaelroberts7374]

This is very true

[@jasmineblack9778]

@@michaelroberts7374 haha it would be very entertaining

[@PeterSokol-bl5vz]

I don’t think you understand the word legend…..a drunk reading sports scores is far from a legend.

[@solitaryman777]

Just put "ahh" after every score to a square-wheeled beat, and you got the next EP

[@Lambretta1969]

This is the best clip I have ever seen on You Tube. A triumph of random, surreal casting by the BBC. Mark E Smith is a legend

[@gomey70]

whoever thought of this deserves a raise

[@fionnsterr]

love how he refused to say "coco-cola"

[@steveolson1669]

RIP Mark E. Smith (1957 - 2018).

[@harlotgainsbourg8988]

after all this time, this is is still my all time favorite video on KZbin. cheers to Mark E. Smith forever!

[@GeorgeDillon1]

Nice to hear a true football fan who refuses to use the stolen nickname for the Franchise @ 3:08 #RIPMarkESmith

[@vollsticks]

"Coca-Cola"? Yeah I noticed that--and I am not a fan of football (or any sports, now that I think of it). But that was a pretty based move

[@filled_soda]

​@@vollsticksWhat did he refuse to use/say? I'm clueless.

[@fiddygd8304]

​@@filled_sodarefused to say the 'dons' after Milton Keynes. MK originally didn't have a football team, so some businessman 'relocated' wimbledon's team to MK, that's where the 'dons' come from. It was and still is a pretty controversial move, and alienated a lot of fans. But as someone who lives in MK, they really have no fans in the area, a big empty stadium and are usually towards the arse end of the league. Justice in a mysterious way.

[@jeff91266]

I just had to listen to this again on the 4th anniversary of MES's death. What a legend. He should have been reading the results every week :-)

[@bluestate69]

i don't really care for football, but i could listen to Mark E. Smith announce the scores forever.

[@JamesBentley1981]

I had a pint with him a couple of months ago. It was an ambition fulfilled.

[@stefanzine]

"West Ham United...1h"

[@edwinjamespope8118]

Totally floored me..

[@dermot51]

I Fucking love that

[@succytash]

Truly, one of the funniest things I've ever heard. And I've no idea if it was intentional or a mistake!

[@apathyintheuk265]

They'd fucking kill for a '1h' result right now.

[@apathyintheuk265]

@@succytash Drug and alcoholically spurred.

[@T800System]

there is something deeply satisfying about hearing MES say the name of my hometown.

[@cribbe6547]

'West Ham United 1H' will never get old, I miss Mark. And it's funny, if he knew how missed he was, he'd probably be pissed off about it haha

[@davidlean1060]

The way he announces the 0-0 games cracks me up for some reason! Bless the cranky old codger. I would say rest in peace, but I imagine he's living as large as he ever did in whatever after life he managed to find ;) Rest any way you damn well please Mark, you wouldn't want it any other way!

[@michaelroberts7374]

Spot on. Raisin chopped but powerful cult hero.

[@MrCitizenSmith]

Tottenham Hotspur postponed West Ham Utd1H Southampton Town Chesterfield Town Bourne-ne-ne-mouth Gillingham Town Bristol Mark E Smith is a top Manc Citizen.

[@richardwalker5845]

Lance Hardy, RIP. Thank you for this gem...."West Ham United 1H!"

[@Andy78L]

The concept of the pools panel was sadly lost

[@storydujour]

3:09 "Milton Keynes-" definite disdain, slight pause... rightfully MES does not voice the 'D' word. Unspoken respect to Wimbledon. "He was not appreciated."

[@gailal]

“I hope you dont mind us using your song every week” Mark E “Not at all. i dont get a penny anyway !”

[@PsychedelicGoo]

I'm sure he must have got a couple of hundred every time they played it

[@matthewcoombs3282]

​@@PsychedelicGoo I think there was a period Smith was declared bankrupt and his royalties went straight to HMRC to clear tax bills.

[@Angelina1east]

havent laughed so much for a long time. it just got better and better.

[@grasshoppersunny688]

THE WIT & HONESTY OF MARK E SMITH TOP OF THE LEAGUE FOR ME ANOTHER CLASS (WORKING) R.E.S.P.E.C.T 👍✌

[@michaelroberts7374]

Loving it to bits and pieces!! Southampton Town Chesterfield Town Bristol Nil Grrrrimzby one Bohohorrrnemouth!! I'll never forget this-ah

[@fabianwood5646]

He know exactly what he's doing when he says "Milton Keynes" two... #droptheDons

[@TheIkaraCult]

Good on Ray, he took it in good spirit

[@TheIkaraCult]

"Its mythological, its Greek" Instantly the most highbrow thing said on the BBC in that era. MES elevated everything.

[@simonking851]

He's completely wrong, though... XD Sparta was actually a city state in the Peloponnese in ancient Greece... So it wasn't mythological... XD

[@thewraith93]

​@@simonking851Yes but the football club Sparta FC IS mythological

[@emdiar6588]

Has nobody ever sampled this and stuck it over some Fall-esque bass line?

[@iancrist8431]

A friend of mine used to periodicity lay this over his do sets- laced throughout

[@angharaddenby3389]

Released as a 6" lathe-cut single by Feral Child on 2 April 2024. !00 copies made. Just as it is here (up Mark's reply on being asked where he come up with the tune.)

[@charliechutney]

Southampton Town, Gillingham Town, West Ham 1h, bangs headphones on head, Ray Stubbs escaped from Strangeways.... Comic genius.

[@UncommittedAddict]

Greatest video on youtube, hands down.

[@BadLuckLuke]

This could actually be a Fall song!!! Rest easy MES you legend ✨

[@daveated]

Would make a good Fall song , just add bass n drums.

[@bobinbud]

workin on it not an easy job.

[@bobinbud]

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[@mrdubcek6824]

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[@MatthewCyUK]

Underrated reply!!

[@styxcreek]

Not much of a soccer fan but I love The Fall.

[@klaasjantempel1118]

It's not soccer! It football! ;-)

[@dee74raz]

Oh that was funny when Mark E Smith said to the presenter that his no.1 short haircut looks like he escaped from Strangeways !!

[@yools9511]

funniest...video...ever. Nothing like sheer enthusiasm.

[@flashtheoriginal]

So sad to hear of MES’s passing. RIP, Mark-ah

[@gazowl142]

Even the great MES knows that Chesterfield are called 'Town' ... Legend!

[@amnesiacradar]

Absolutely brilliant, a great upload!

[@CIVILISATIONVIDEO]

rest in peace, boss

[@theworldvideos1]

A classic from Mark E Smith !!!!

[@filled_soda]

I bloody love Mark E Smith

[@Talentedtadpole]

He pronounces Shrewsbury correctly. So grateful that he waa formative part of my youth. Much missed.

[@Bro-Star3000]

RIP Mark :(

[@gordonm4298]

"Southampton... town"

[@presumingeduk]

Southampton Town and Bristol... love it

[@2001kcass1]

I love that he won't say Coca Cola

[@gilwood7530]

"IF its me an yer NAN on bongos ...ITS THE FALL" Favorite MES quote...Its like a bonus track from one a my bloody LPS !!!! YOU ARE SADLY MISSED , MARK !!!

[@GNeuman]

Absolute Legend..

[@MsObsidian1]

RIP Fella :(

[@madcatterman]

this is prolly the best thing i've ever seen

[@orchidtender]

Every second-third word, NIL! NIL!

[@funwithphobias]

It pays, to talk, to SOMEON- I mean NO ONE!

[@TheVimtoMoustache]

Surely that should be Bury Athletic P-Rushden And Diamonds Town 2 ? Marks comedy is second only to his musical genius. Legend.

[@stevenuuu1212]

southhampton...town 3 leeds 4, i'm on the floor in stitches!!!!!!!!!!

[@ealaspada]

Never in my life had I expected this kind of combination...

[@jacob7207]

1:33, he doesn't read "Coca Cola." He's like in his mind "fuck dat I aint reading that Corporate bullocks." I wouldn't read that either.

[@JamesClark-uz9wq]

I’ve supported Southampton Town all my life.

[@TheIkaraCult]

A Number 1 haircut has never seemed as sinister

[@RadioNul]

Refused to say the "Dons" in Milton Keynes Dons. Good stuff.

[@ScrotusXL]

Hit the North!

[@tomdissonance]

impossibly and undyingly funny.

[@justmadeit2]

He kinda laughed when he said Bournemouth, I wonder if he was thinking of 'The Bournemouth Runner' ha

[@chasb4515]

R.I.P mark e smith

[@ParchedPinemarten]

fucking hell... the postponed 1h part made me wake up my parents. oh, mark.

[@michaellucas6466]

Absolute quality😂😂😂 R.I.P MARK E SMITH

[@sduddy]

thats pretty cool well done mr smith

[@AndreNaumann]

@asuatorhan It's "Theme from Sparta F.C." as said in the beginning of the video :)

[@FlintSL]

Sounds like he's getting more and more pissed the further along he goes

[@vidarbonsak7855]

Every single time I hear or read about Bournemouth, I think of this. Bohohohounemouth. And I will do so to my last day 😂 And btw, try the 0.25 speed option!

[@succytash]

THIS IS AWESOME.

[@sullys6088]

"Southampton...... Town? 3"

[@ewignichjesehn]

r.i.p. mark. ;-(

[@jazzygeofferz]

First thing I thought of when I heard he'd passed away today, Manchester will be grieving in the morning.

[@scherzomortale]

Mark e smith would make the shipping forecast BRILLIANT. the guy is a genius.

[@michaelroberts7374]

German Byte-ah Digger dogger Tyne face!! Reprehensible SLAP down. Iceland remains

[@divinenation22]

Mark nearly slipped into bingo caller mode with Doncaster Rovers 4!

[@duncanmiller1288]

I'm glad I wasn't waiting to see how my fucking pools had gone that weekend 😂

[@christopherbutche5047]

sublime.

[@grasshoppersunny688]

RIP MARK E SMITH SALFORD'S FINEST R.E.S.P.E.C.T 2 YOU 🎼 🍺 👍 ✌ 💖

[@goodtaste101]

The future's (mark) bright, the future's Kurious. Absolute bliss.

[@babidaboopy]

it's a number one!!!

[@jasmineblack9778]

The Fall 10 Oasis 0

[@stevehotspur]

RIP Mark E Smith

[@f1quiz720]

Fucking brilliant. RIP Mark E Smith

[@glazinghost5951]

FLAWLESS EXECUTION RIP MARK

[@andreasglaesel3811]

this is exactly what youtube was invented for

[@alanoneill3065]

Brilliant!

[@alanoneill3065]

stick to the night job tho eh?

[@dafteverton7218]

English Chelsea fan this is your last game.

[@QuoMinBongoes]

Hahah, ive been a Chelsea fan for 50 yrs but Sparta FC is great...he hated Chelsea i think!!

[@thetempsband]

Discounted tickets for The Fall in the Liverpool 02 Academy 2 on the 19th of May. They're normally £17 but we have them for £10. Send us a message on this if you'd like one!

[@dinoramone6761]

R.I.P

[@Jarowdowsky2]

Never rest mate

[@yatesy117]

"West Ham Utd...1H" 😆

[@jend80]

Had some '60s netradio on in the background while reading these comments. I swear I heard some almost-sloppy love song from '68 go ahhhh. & just Heard Born To Be Wild too.

[@Jodamu]

Gillingham Town as well!

[@GranulatedStuff]

the very famous sports reporter is shouting....there !

[@stevenuuu1212]

i strongly agree!!!

[@Evemeister12]

Should've had the band playing a tune while he read out the results.

[@jamesshields6721]

Pure Art X

[@Smamf1973]

"There are already all these rumours circulating around. I think you should remember whose side your are on-ah" Rest easy, MES.

[@MrKashmire123]

Just for curiosty, 1h is a Home Win, as judged by the Football Pools Panel. Final Score should bring this segment back!

[@thisisridiculousman]

I hate football but this is the best thing I have seen in all my life. AHHHHHHH

[@ravensmead]

if only the BBC was like this......

[@berniekersse6488]

God best you Mark.

[@CooperFBI]

Brilliant, just brilliant. The Fall should release it :)

[@angharaddenby3389]

It was released by Feral Child as a hexagonal 6" lathe-cut 45 on 2 April 2024. !00 copies made.