Legendary commentator Barry Davies is a firm believer that ‘each generation gets the commentator it deserves,’ and it would be fair to say that Newcastle United fans of a certain age have been spoiled when it comes to those behind the mic.
When a goal hits the back of the net at The Gallowgate it’s the television images everyone wants to see. Alan Shearer running away, hand aloft, and the fans going crazy in delight - these are the scenes that will stand the test of time. Yet they are often accompanied by a voice - a commentator tasked with capturing that moment for those at home.
It’s no easy job and more often than not, the words uttered will fall out of the viewers’ minds quicker than the changing days of the week. Yet every so often, a piece of commentary hits the spot and will stay with the viewer or listener for life.
