How John Motson became the voice of football after a muddy afternoon at Hereford changed his life forever

BRITISH football lost its voice yesterday when legendary commentator John Motson died aged 77. For half a century, “Motty” and his sheepskin coat brought the beautiful game to life with his infectious enthusiasm, unmatchable statistics and iconic tones. 9 British football lost its voice yesterday when legendary commentator John Motson died aged 77 Credit: PA 9 Motson takes the mic at Old Trafford in his first season of 1971/72 9 And in his final season for the BBC at Arsenal in 2021 Credit: Getty The former BBC broadcaster was behind the microphone for more than 2,000 games, including 29 FA… Read Full Article