50 years of Motty magic — the voice that made football poetry.
Match of the Day's Gary Lineker introduces a special countdown of some of John Motson's greatest football commentaries from over 50 years as a broadcaster.
Production
Carefully curated archive spanning five decades.
Writing
Motson's iconic turns of phrase preserved forever.
Editing
Tight 30-minute package, no fluff.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Motson commentated on over 10 matches for every single one of his 50 years — roughly 2,000 games of live TV football.
The 'sheepskin coat' became accidental branding; he wore it once for warmth and viewers demanded it stay.
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