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FA Cup replay fate decided after Premier League managers' fury and ruined plans
THE BIG DEBATE: Several Premier League bosses have hit out at the decision to persist with FA Cup replays after drawing their third round matches, so should they be scrapped?
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Match of the Day legend John Motson left family huge inheritance after passing
John Motson sadly passed away at the age of 77 in February and the much-loved voice of football left a sizable amount of money to his bereaved family in his will
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Voice of football John Motson leaves huge six-figure sum in his will
VOICE of football John Motson left more than £488,000 when he died earlier this year.The commentator, known as Motty, made an eight-page will in 2005
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Elton John and Graham Taylor's Watford fairytale included live-saving moment
When the Rocket Man joined the Hornets board half a century ago, they were in the lower divisions with a ramshackle ground, medieval toilets and a dog track - but his double act with Taylor forged one of football's great feelgood fairytales
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'Wrapping my arms around my grandson after his Wales debut was one of best hugs'
For the entire 90 minutes Robert did not stop his running commentary. He was like John Motson recreated and it did my head in - no one wants that right in their ear
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Inside emotional Robbie Savage's proudest night as son Charlie makes Wales debut
On a special night out for three generations of the clan, Savage's son Charlie made a dream Wales debut with an assist and 97 per cent pass completion in the 4-0 rout of Gibraltar
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Historic FA Cup final has makings of all-time classic after recent resurgence
Manchester City take on near neighbours Manchester United in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday afternoon and the game could be set to go down in history as one of the best of all-time
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Voice of football revealed as fans vote for greatest commentator
JOHN Motson has been voted the greatest football commentator of all time in a poll of fans.The late sheepskin-loving soccer encyclopedia beat Brian Mo
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Mourners arrive at John Motson's funeral as BBC commentary legend remembered
The iconic Motson - known affectionately as 'Motty' - passed away on February 23 at the age of 77 following a storied career which began when he joined the BBC in 1971
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John Motson watched football in the pub on night before he passed away aged 77
LEGENDARY football commentator John Motson spent his final night watching a football match and enjoying a pint at his local pub, the landlords have re
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'Ukraine battle against Russians is our war too year after Putin invasion'
The Ukrainian peoples' bravery remains undiminished, their defiance as unbreakable as it was on the day Putin ordered his troops into battle
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Burn has gone from collecting trolleys to playing in cup final with Newcastle
Dan Burn will likely start in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley against Manchester United at Sunday and it's a long way from collecting trollies in an Asda car park
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Two-hour John Motson meeting at radio station underlined why he was so revered
Daily Mirror assistant editor Darren Lewis had the good fortune to meet one of his childhood heroes - the late, great John Motson - at the offices of radio station talkSPORT
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Motson's view of football was changed by Italia '90 after horrors of past decade
Much-loved John Motson was described as the "king" of football commentary by his peers after the sad news of his death at the age of 77 was announced on Thursday
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John Motson's 7 greatest moments from Gazza's tears to Zidane's final shame
John Motson has passed away aged 77, leaving behind a generation of fans and an unmatched legacy of unforgettable moments spanning his 50-year career at the very top of his field
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John Motson quotes: What did the commentator say?
THE death of legendary broadcaster John Motson saw tributes pour in from all across the country.Motson was a much loved football commentator on the BB
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John Motson had the voice of a man who adored football and felt privileged
IT always felt slightly surreal whenever you gave John Motson a ring.Because the voice on the end of the telephone was such a significant voice from y
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Gary Lineker leads football's tributes to John Motson after commentator's death
Tribute from individuals and clubs within football have poured in following the death of iconic commentator John Motson with Gary Lineker and Jamie Carragher among those to share their thoughts
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Motson gave modest recollection of "stroke of luck" which "changed his life"
John Motson has died at the age of 77 and the Englishman will always be remembered for his iconic pieces of commentary, though he was modest about how his career started
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Why did John Motson wear a sheepskin coat?
JOHN MOTSON was loved for his iconic commentary while wearing a classy sheepskin coat.But the world of sport has been left in mourning after his tragi
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John Motson was the voice of football and holds special place in nation's hearts
Former BBC commentator John Motson passed away on Thursday aged 77 after an iconic 50-year broadcasting career which saw him cover 10 World Cups and 29 FA Cup finals
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Who is John Motson's son Frederick?
JOHN MOTSON died on February 23, 2023, leading to floods of tributes for the iconic football commentator.Motson's son, Frederick, has had a successful
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Who is John Motson's wife Anne, how long have the couple been together and how many children do they have?
JOHN MOTSON's legendary commentary was a fixture of Saturday afternoons for over 50 years.The veteran broadcaster began his career as a newspaper repo
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From Crazy Gang to Gazza's tears, the seven most iconic John Motson moments
FOOTBALL has lost its most iconic voice after John Motson passed away, aged 77.Fans across the country are mourning the legendary BBC commentator, who
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What football team does John Motson support and how long has he been a commentator for?
FOOTBALL broadcaster John Motson has died after an incredible life as Britain's best-loved football commentator for half a century.The soundtrack to s
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