Favourite Commentary

[MashieNiblick]

I also used to love the rugby commentaries with Cliff Morgan and Bill Mclaren. Cliff Morgans commentary of the Baa-Baa's game against New Zealand (sorry Foxy), when Gareth Edwards scored that try always makes the hairs stand up on the back of my neck.

Was going to nominate this too. Never get bored of seeing it or hearing it. Truly amazing.

As for commentators, Bill McLaren is the stand-out Rugby one for me.

My favourite commentator of all time. Beautiful voice and superb descriptions of players and action that perfectly captured the spirit of the game as it used to be in the pre-professional days. I can still hear him now describing a "thumping tackle" by some "burly farmer from the borders". Happy days.

As for other memorable commentary I have to mention Henry Longhurst, St Andrews 1970, Doug Sanders and that putt on the 18th. "There but for the grace of God..."

 

[c1973]

'Champagne' Charlie Nicholas was always a favourite of mine, forever getting the 'big' words mixed up.

One I recall is.....

Rangers v the sheep at Pittodrie, minor crowd trouble as a few Aberdeen fans attempted (and generally failed, a bit of shouting and one punch thrown....at an old guy btw) to get into the Rangers end.
Charlie informed the viewers that 'the Aberdeen fans are having an excursion with the Rangers fans'.........erm, altercation Charlie, the word is altercation.

Only an Excuse do a good sketch of him murdering the English language every New Year.

Good player in his day mind you.

 

[Stegsie]

For me it was John Aldridge commentating on the local radio station here in Liverpool when we won the European Cup in Istanbul, 2005. Never heard passion like it - will try and find it on youtube; it's brilliant!

 

[Maninblack4612]

Not commentary really but David Beckham was once asked "Are you a volatile player?" He replied "Yes, I think so, I can play in midfield or wide on the right"

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

David Coleman was the king

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/te...2/David-Coleman-dies-Top-20-Colemanballs.html

 

[CMAC]

"They'll be dancing in the streets of Hawick...."

 

[One Planer]

Some of the late, great Sid Waddell quotes are timeless.


"Look at the man go: it's like trying to stop a water buffalo with a pea-shooter."

"The atmosphere is so tense, if Elvis walked in with a portion of chips, you could hear the vinegar sizzle on them."

.... And my personal favourite

"He looks about as happy as a penguin in a microwave."

 

[Break90]

Some of the late, great Sid Waddell quotes are timeless.


"Look at the man go: it's like trying to stop a water buffalo with a pea-shooter."

"The atmosphere is so tense, if Elvis walked in with a portion of chips, you could hear the vinegar sizzle on them."

.... And my personal favourite

"He looks about as happy as a penguin in a microwave."

and when commentating on swarthy long haired Steve Beaton.......

"you've heard of Adonis, this fella is THE donis"

quality

 

[Val]

"They'll be dancing in the streets of Hawick...."

Got to love Bill McLaren, legendary.

 

[Rumpokid]

Some of the late, great Sid Waddell quotes are timeless.


"Look at the man go: it's like trying to stop a water buffalo with a pea-shooter."

"The atmosphere is so tense, if Elvis walked in with a portion of chips, you could hear the vinegar sizzle on them."

.... And my personal favourite

"He looks about as happy as a penguin in a microwave."

Digressing a little here..But do not know if you managed to watch Booze andbullseyes on BBC 4?...Story of darts rising popularity from late 70's through 80'...Was great viewing with references from Sid and loads of others.Think it is listed for one more day to view.

 

[c1973]

Digressing a little here..But do not know if you managed to watch Booze andbullseyes on BBC 4?...Story of darts rising popularity from late 70's through 80'...Was great viewing with references from Sid and loads of others.Think it is listed for one more day to view.

Cheers for the heads up, downloading as I type. I'll enjoy watching that.

 

[Foxholer]

I also used to love the rugby commentaries with Cliff Morgan and Bill Mclaren. Cliff Morgans commentary of the Baa-Baa's game against New Zealand (sorry Foxy), when Gareth Edwards scored that try always makes the hairs stand up on the back of my neck. I remember at school, we were given the afternoon off to watch a reply of the match it was that good.

Morgan said that he thought he had mucked up the commentary, as he couldn't think of anything to say when Edwards touched down, other than 'what a try'

Was going to nominate this too. Never get bored of seeing it or hearing it. Truly amazing.

Here's the full match, including a pretty weak, but well appreciated haka 'aimed' at the crowd rather than the opposition!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89h49kubZI4

Notice the enormous smile of the ref as he comes through after the game. Pretty much summed up a lot of the joy of the non-participants - and probably all 30 participants once the exhaustion was soothed by a Beer or 2!

 

[Vikingman]

The legend that is Mick Morgan.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3K312eIyrg

 

[Golfmmad]

One of my all time favourites is from the late great David Coleman, commentating on the 1980 Olympics, when Seb Coe won the 1500 metres Gold.

Unforgettable! :thup:

 

[pokerjoke]

I believe without looking it up Gary Herbert in the Olympics commentating on the
coxless 4 I think, maybe Redgraves final medal,quality.

 

[Liverbirdie]

The legend that is Mick Morgan.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3K312eIyrg

Hey Dave, you must be able to do a more than passable Ray Rose impression with your voice......

 

[SocketRocket]

This one for me!

[video=youtube;6wyLvagyApY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wyLvagyApY[/video]

 

[tugglesf239]

The legend that is Mick Morgan.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3K312eIyrg

Classic clip

"Well a cant speke"

ha

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I saw the post headline and immediately the Barry Davies line came to mind. Still great. Lovely to see that was first up. As a hockey player at the time it had extra meaning.

Davies was one of the best commentators of his time and was poorly neglected by the BBC as they kept pushing the awful John Motson instead.

 

[Fyldewhite]

For comedy value......this, the legendary Dave Higson.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LWROx-krhE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1vOfKKSbw4

For best ever...as others have said, has to be Cliff Morgan and the Edwards try against the Barbarians.

Davies was one of the best commentators of his time and was poorly neglected by the BBC as they kept pushing the awful John Motson instead.

Just shows it's all about opinions. Always thought Davies was too opinionated on what he was describing....not a patch on Motty for me.