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John Motson

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Sportscaster

The Resume

    (July 10, 1945- )
    Soccer broadcaster for the BBC since 1968
    Appeared in 'Match of the Day,' 'Yesterday's Hero,' 'Hillsborough' 'Hancock's World of Sport' and 'Bend it Like Beckham'

Why he might be annoying:

    All of his movie roles have been as sportscasters.
    He more than likely wouldn't be as successful in the U.S. as he is in Europe.
    He's been nicknamed 'Motty.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    He's called well over 1,000 soccer games for the BBC and seven World Cups.
    He's often considered the greatest broadcaster to the world's most popular game.
    Ask Men said of him: 'If, as some say, soccer is a religion in Europe, then John Motson is the pope.'
    He's known for his quote, 'The unexpected is always likely to happen.'
    He appeared as himself in 'Bend It Like Beckham.'

Credit: His Name is Robert


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 7 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 7 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 25 Votes: 64.00% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 26 Votes: 65.38% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 25 Votes: 72.00% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 66 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 123 Votes: 58.54% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 171 Votes: 64.33% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 230 Votes: 63.91% Annoying