John Walker Motson OBE (born 10 July 1945, Salford, Lancashire), known as Motty, is an English football commentator. The son of a Methodist minister, 'Motty' was educated at Culford School, where much to his disdain rugby, hockey and cricket were played and football not. He was in the same year as Gary Newbon, who still holds the record for the most appearances in the school's 1st XV rugby. Wikipedia
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John Motson has been a member of the Match of the Day team for nearly 30 years and is regarded by many as the voice of football. news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tv_and_radio/match_of_the_day/88...
He joined the Barnet Press newspaper as a junior reporter aged 18. Son, Frederick. His father was a Methodist minister. Is an avid supporter of Boston United football club. www.imdb.com/name/nm0609441/