He was known simply as the “voice of football”.
Legendary commentator John Motson, famous for his trademark sheepskin coats, died on Thursday at the age of 77. His iconic voice was heard passionately commentating on some of the greatest matches in the history of football.
Fellow commentator Jim Rosenthal said: “Motty was ‘King of the football mic’.” Prince William called him a legend whose voice was football.” Motson loved the game so much that when he appeared on Desert Island Discs, his favourite songs included “Three Lions” by David Baddiel and Frank Skinner and the traditional FA Cup final hymn “Abide With Me”.
