FabSwingers.com forum: John Motson R.i.p.

By *eavenNhell OP Couple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

Just been announced that Motty has passed quietly in his sleep

Sad day for football

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By *eavenscentitCouple
over a year ago

barnstaple

No idea who that is

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

"No idea who that is"

Well it's not Ronnie Pickering that's for sure

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By *eavenscentitCouple
over a year ago

barnstaple

"No idea who that is

Well it's not Ronnie Pickering that's for sure "

No idea who that is either. Men didn't want women playing football for years, now we are supposed to give a f..k.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Very sad news

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"No idea who that is

Well it's not Ronnie Pickering that's for sure

No idea who that is either. Men didn't want women playing football for years, now we are supposed to give a f..k. "

A person has just died,have some respect

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By *ir SupremacyMan
over a year ago

Bolton

He was a very iconic football commentator RIP John .

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By *harlieD69Man
over a year ago

Blackpool

"No idea who that is

Well it's not Ronnie Pickering that's for sure

No idea who that is either. Men didn't want women playing football for years, now we are supposed to give a f..k. "

No one asked you to give a fuck or even comment ffs! Like the other guy said #respect

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

"No idea who that is

Well it's not Ronnie Pickering that's for sure

No idea who that is either. Men didn't want women playing football for years, now we are supposed to give a f..k. "

Wow

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By *weetkitten65Woman
over a year ago

Halifax

"No idea who that is

Well it's not Ronnie Pickering that's for sure

No idea who that is either. Men didn't want women playing football for years, now we are supposed to give a f..k.

No one asked you to give a fuck or even comment ffs! Like the other guy said #respect "

Agreed..

Beats me why people comment on things they know nothing about.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"No idea who that is

Well it's not Ronnie Pickering that's for sure

No idea who that is either. Men didn't want women playing football for years, now we are supposed to give a f..k. "

What's that got to do with someone dying? Who cares if you like football or not

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

RIP Motty. Nobody will ever better his knowledge or mastery as a football commentator

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By *ercuryMan
over a year ago

Grantham

Lincolnshire lad, so extra condolences to his family.

Expect to see his iconic Hereford v Newcastle FA cup commentary repeated a few times.

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

RIP to him. What an iconic figure of the game. One of those you couldn't sa a bad word about.

As for those above being so disrespectful to others who are showing their respect, you should be embarrassed by yourselves

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Lincolnshire lad, so extra condolences to his family.

Expect to see his iconic Hereford v Newcastle FA cup commentary repeated a few times. "

He was a Salford lad wasn't he?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Lincolnshire lad, so extra condolences to his family.

Expect to see his iconic Hereford v Newcastle FA cup commentary repeated a few times.

He was a Salford lad wasn't he?"

Ah yes he move down there when he was nipper

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

"No idea who that is

Well it's not Ronnie Pickering that's for sure

No idea who that is either. Men didn't want women playing football for years, now we are supposed to give a f..k. "

No one is asking you to give any fucks, this is an RIP thread. Lets keep it that way please.

Back to the OP all

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By *ornyHumpyMan95Man
over a year ago

Prestatyn

"Just been announced that Motty has passed quietly in his sleep

Sad day for football "

Recognised for his sheep skin coat and a voice that will never be duplicated

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

Loved his voice - RIP

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By *NL Social SpurschickWoman
over a year ago

Social Zone

The voice of football for so many. RIP Motty

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By *ookie46Woman
over a year ago

Deepest darkest Peru

RIP Motty

Lots of people might not have known who he was but they’d certainly recognise his voice

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

MOTD with my Dad, every Saturday night it was the only time we bonded. Occasionally he’d pass me some of his apple he was peeling with a knife. When he went to the toilet I’d have a sneaky drink of his whisky.

Motty always reminded me of those nights. As he’d always do the big matches and the interviews afterwards, legendary one with Fergie

So he was part of my childhood his sheepskin coat, knowledge of the game and came across as a genuinely nice guy as well. So I’ll miss him occasionally turning up on some programme. My childhood seems to be a long time ago.

RIP Motty, thanks for the memories

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

Motty and Dickie Davies in the same week.

A lot of us who love sport grew up with these voices

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Remember him reporting live in his trademark sheepskin coat when it was hammering down with snow! RIP Motty

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just heard this also...end of an era!

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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago

Gapping Fanny

"No idea who that is

Well it's not Ronnie Pickering that's for sure "

Thats Ronnie “Fucking” Pickering if you please!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sorry to hear his has passed, his voice is one of the soundtracks of my life.

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By *rettyflamingoWoman
over a year ago

Where the flamboyance of flamingos live

I always wonder why people put up these threads?

Yes very sad someone has died but a sad fact of life is that we all will die, it’s the inevitable end for us all

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

"I always wonder why people put up these threads?"

My guess is to share memories and offer an opportunity to pay a respectful message or two.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I always wonder why people put up these threads?

I wouldn't have known without this thread, I don't watch the news.

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

I’m not a footie fan and rarely see any these days but the fact that even I could pick out his voice on a radio commentary or recognise him on screen by his famous sheepskin is testament to how truly iconic he was.

There are only a few commentators or become as recognisable as the sport they commentate on.

Harry on the boxing.

Murray on F1

And Motty on football

They became institutions in themselves.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’m not a footie fan and rarely see any these days but the fact that even I could pick out his voice on a radio commentary or recognise him on screen by his famous sheepskin is testament to how truly iconic he was.

There are only a few commentators or become as recognisable as the sport they commentate on.

Harry on the boxing.

Murray on F1

And Motty on football

They became institutions in themselves. "

Add John Arlott on cricket, Ted Lowe on snooker and Peter Alliss on golf.

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

There are only a few commentators or become as recognisable as the sport they commentate on.

Harry on the boxing.

Murray on F1

And Motty on football

They became institutions in themselves.

Add John Arlott on cricket, Ted Lowe on snooker and Peter Alliss on golf."

Richie Benaud

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By *ehindHerEyesCouple
over a year ago

SomewhereOnlyWeKnow

A very sad day. I grew up with his commentary and will be sadly missed

Beard

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There are only a few commentators or become as recognisable as the sport they commentate on.

Harry on the boxing.

Murray on F1

And Motty on football

They became institutions in themselves.

Add John Arlott on cricket, Ted Lowe on snooker and Peter Alliss on golf.

Richie Benaud "

Bill McLaren on rugby

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There are only a few commentators or become as recognisable as the sport they commentate on.

Harry on the boxing.

Murray on F1

And Motty on football

They became institutions in themselves.

Add John Arlott on cricket, Ted Lowe on snooker and Peter Alliss on golf.

Richie Benaud

Bill McLaren on rugby"

Sid Waddell on Darts

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By *ed VoluptaWoman
over a year ago

Wirral.

"MOTD with my Dad, every Saturday night it was the only time we bonded. Occasionally he’d pass me some of his apple he was peeling with a knife. When he went to the toilet I’d have a sneaky drink of his whisky.

Motty always reminded me of those nights. As he’d always do the big matches and the interviews afterwards, legendary one with Fergie

RIP Motty, thanks for the memories

Aw, that's lovely

RIP Motty.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

No one wore a sheepskin coat better than motson!!

Those who know will get the reference…

And cup final of my childhood were always john motson on BBC and Brian Moore on ITV….

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

Seemed quite a humble chap. Considering his voice was so well known and he was there at some of the high and low points of people’s lives (football wise)

RIP Motty.

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By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Llanelli

Rip Motty

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There are only a few commentators or become as recognisable as the sport they commentate on.

Harry on the boxing.

Murray on F1

And Motty on football

They became institutions in themselves.

Add John Arlott on cricket, Ted Lowe on snooker and Peter Alliss on golf.

Richie Benaud

Bill McLaren on rugby

Sid Waddell on Darts

And I suppose we should mention Ken Wolstenholme who delivered the most memorable commentary in the history of English football.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

Just heard it on the radio. Rip motty. One of those great voices that just conjures up feelings

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By *aekaeWoman
over a year ago

Between a cock and a soft place

RIP Motty.

A fantastic commentator with genuine knowledge and love of the game.

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Great commentator...one of the best.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"No idea who that is

Well it's not Ronnie Pickering that's for sure

No idea who that is either. Men didn't want women playing football for years, now we are supposed to give a f..k. "

Highly disrespectful.

I'm a woman who is a football fan. John Motson was THE voice of the beautiful game and it's a very sad day today. It's nice to know that he passed peacefully and wish his family all the best as they mourn his loss.

A very sad day for football.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"No idea who that is

Well it's not Ronnie Pickering that's for sure

No idea who that is either. Men didn't want women playing football for years, now we are supposed to give a f..k. "

What a miserable spiteful c#st. Nobody's asking you to give anything. Be an adult.

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