John Motson voted the greatest football

John Motson has been voted the one commentator of all time by football followers. Motty handed away this 12 months on the age of 77, leaving a legacy of two,000 video video video video games behind the mic and loads of recollections. It beat quite a few main commentators, along with fairly numerous memorable voices nonetheless heard on television resembling Clive Tyldesley, Peter Drury and Martin Tyler.

"We've been blessed with some very good commentators by the years and sadly now now we now have misplaced among the many many many greats recently," a spokesperson talked about. CopyBet.com (opens in a model new tab)who commissioned the evaluation talked about.

"For many individuals, our recollections of express moments most undoubtedly linked to the comment traces. It's arduous to not ponder that worthwhile purpose from Aguero and in no way hear the phrases of Martin Tyler or England. worthwhile the World Cup and in no way listening to 'they suppose it's all by way of...'"

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Match of the Day moreover acquired correct proper right here out on prime

The BBC has made a transparent sweep of the analysis, with Game of the day Gary Lineker comes out on prime as the one presenter in football safety proper now. MOTD sidekicks Alan Shearer and Ian Wright polled accurately for prime pundit, with Beeb's flagship current itself being voted the one football current on television.

In addition to specializing all through the personalities on the center of the game, the analysis moreover requested followers what they search for in presenters, pundits and commentators. On widespread, respondents pay attention to 2 hours and seven minutes of football safety per week on the radio and watch three hours and twenty-eight minutes on television.

Sixty-two per cent talked about watching or listening to knowledge is like spending time with buddies, and the identical proportion talked about their favorite football broadcasters moreover distract themselves from any worries they could have.

For reviewers, 33% talked about player knowledge is additional important than fairness (26%), and the flexibleness to create an fascinating narrative (24%) is crucial. 56% depend upon presenters to know the players accurately and 36% want good banter. With consultants, 36% want notion, whereas 28% want an expert to debate with colleagues. Twenty-six % search an unbiased strategy.

Controversial selections are primarily primarily primarily probably the most fascinating topics of dialog, in keeping with 32% of respondents. One in 4 are additional concerned with player analysis, with 22% looking out for to current attacking play.

A spokesperson for CopyBet.com (opens in a model new tab) added: "Football safety has superior significantly by the years.

"It's way more in-depth and detailed all via the trendy age - significantly amongst networks capable of streaming hours of matches and analysis.

"And whereas that enhances the viewer experience, one mounted has been the personalities involved and the exact chemistry that pundits, presenters and commentators have with each other."

No of John Motson Top Five CopyBet Football Commentators

John Motson - 32%
Brian Moore - 14%
David Coleman - 13%
Clive Tyldesley - 11%
Martin Tyler - 11%

CopyBet's Top Five Football Presenters

Gary Lineker - 34%
Jeff Stelling - 24%
Lynams - 21%
Jimmy Greaves – 13%
Brian Moore - 12%

CopyBet's Top Five Football Experts

Alan Shearer - 16%
Ian Wright - 16%
Roy Keane - 14%
Gary Neville - 14%
Ally McCoist - 12%

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