January 2024

Clive Tyldesley has led his fellow commentators in paying tribute to John Motson, following his death at the age of 77 on Thursday. Motson was synonymous with the BBC – where he commentated on over 2,000 matches on television and radio. His commentary portfolio included 29 FA Cup finals, 10 World Cups and 10 European Championships….

The football world has been saddened by the death of legendary BBC commentator John Motson at the age of 77. Motson covered 10 World Cups, 10 European Championships and 29 FA Cup finals in a 50-year career for the BBC, providing the soundtrack to some of football’s most iconic moments. The great challenge for any…

The football world has been saddened by the death of legendary BBC commentator John Motson at the age of 77. Motson covered 10 World Cups, 10 European Championships and 29 FA Cup finals in a 50-year career for the BBC, providing the soundtrack to some of football’s most iconic moments. The great challenge for any…

Walk into the National Football Museum in Manchester and beside Sir Geoff Hurst’s 1966 World Cup final shirt and George Best’s first pair of boots, you will find John Motson’s sheepskin coat. The made-to-measure, knee-length coat became part of the fabric of football — literally. It was synonymous with the man behind the mic who…

Walk into the National Football Museum in Manchester and beside Sir Geoff Hurst’s 1966 World Cup final shirt and George Best’s first pair of boots, you will find John Motson’s sheepskin coat. The made-to-measure, knee-length coat became part of the fabric of football — literally. It was synonymous with the man behind the mic who…

Balanced but precariously so, given her grip on the curved Georgian architecture of the pub from which she has climbed through a first-floor window, a Geordie lass, most likely, has the best ledge in the street as Newcastle United’s FA Cup winners roll unhurriedly through the crowds below. She dare not return the wave of…

Balanced but precariously so, given her grip on the curved Georgian architecture of the pub from which she has climbed through a first-floor window, a Geordie lass, most likely, has the best ledge in the street as Newcastle United’s FA Cup winners roll unhurriedly through the crowds below. She dare not return the wave of…

Legendary commentator John Motson has passed away at the age of 77, his heartbroken family confirmed on a poignant day for British football. Motson, aka ‘Motty’, was part of the fabric of the nation for more than 50 years after commentating on over 2,000 matches, including 29 FA Cup finals, ten World Cups and ten European…

Legendary commentator John Motson has passed away at the age of 77, his heartbroken family confirmed on a poignant day for British football. Motson, aka ‘Motty’, was part of the fabric of the nation for more than 50 years after commentating on over 2,000 matches, including 29 FA Cup finals, ten World Cups and ten European…

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes admits she is still unsure which players she will have fit and available for her side’s women’s FA Cup fifth round match with Arsenal on Sunday. The Blues had 15 internationals away representing their countries last week with top scorer Sam Kerr facing the longest round trip after helping Australia to…