We lost possibly the best-ever football commentator yesterday. John Motson died at the age of 77.
The football world has been united in grief. Here are just a few of the tributes and memories shared on Twitter since his passing…
John Motson ❄️
Iconic. pic.twitter.com/NpExoDvfwN
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) February 23, 2023
John Motson made those specials Football moments even more special.
Goosebumps. ❤️🎙️
— Barstool Football (@StoolFootball) February 23, 2023
For me, growing up, he was the voice of football. Commentator John Motson has died at the age of 77. Here’s my musical tribute to a BBC legend. @BBCSport @BBCNews #RIPMotty pic.twitter.com/JRKCuhamX2
— Steve Rosenberg (@BBCSteveR) February 23, 2023
Sad to hear about John Motson. For me he’ll always be the voice of football. His look and style were hugely inferential in the Julio Geordio sketches pic.twitter.com/YzsdPkGkgG
— The Harry Enfield Show (@HarryEnfield6) February 23, 2023