Post by Ste_Macca on Feb 23, 2023 16:51:01 GMT
Legendary commentator John Motson, who had an illustrious 50-year career with the BBC, has died aged 77.
Motson covered 10 World Cups, 10 European Championships and 29 FA Cup finals for BBC Sport before retiring from the organisation in 2018.
Popularly known as 'Motty', he had worked on Match of the Day since 1971.
"It is with great sadness we announce that John Motson OBE died peacefully in his sleep today," said a statement from Motson's family on Thursday.
He is survived by his wife Anne and son Frederick.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64742833
Motson covered 10 World Cups, 10 European Championships and 29 FA Cup finals for BBC Sport before retiring from the organisation in 2018.
Popularly known as 'Motty', he had worked on Match of the Day since 1971.
"It is with great sadness we announce that John Motson OBE died peacefully in his sleep today," said a statement from Motson's family on Thursday.
He is survived by his wife Anne and son Frederick.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64742833
