It’s time to put your knowledge to the test
“It gets better and better and better” – or does it? – take this quiz on iconic football commentary moments to find out if you’re worthy of a seat in the commentary box.
Lines like “they think it’s all over…”, “the Crazy Gang has beaten the Culture Club,” and “AGUEROOOOOOOO!” are etched in the memory of fans of the beautiful game.
But do you know who uttered these special words or when they said them? – put your knowledge to the test.
CopyBet.com, which developed the quiz, also commissioned a poll of 2,000 adults who watch football – and found John Motson is their favourite commentator of all-time.
A spokesperson said “We’ve been blessed with some amazing commentators over the years and sadly we’ve lost some of the true greats in recent years.
“For many of us, our memories of particular moments are likely entwined with the lines of commentary.
“It’s hard not to think of that winning goal from Aguero and not hear the words of Martin Tyler or England winning the World Cup and not hear “they think it’s all over…””
Fittingly these two lines of commentary were voted as the most iconic by those polled – Kenneth Wolstenholme’s came top followed by Martin Tyler’s “Agueroooooooooooooooo!!!!”.
While third spot went to Bjørge Lillelien’s “Maggie Thatcher your boys took a hell of a beating” from Norway vs England in 1981.
Top 10 most iconic lines of football commentary
1. “Some people are on the pitch, they think it’s all over, it is now!” (Kenneth Wolstenholme – England vs West Germany 1966 World Cup Final)
2. “Manchester City are still alive here. Balotelli…Agueroooooooooooooooo!!!! I swear you’ll never see anything like this ever again!” (Martin Tyler – Manchester City vs QPR 2012)
3. “Maggie Thatcher your boys took a hell of a beating” (Bjørge Lillelien – Norway vs England 1981)
4. “Is Gascoigne going to have a crack? He is you know. Oh, I say! Brilliant! That is schoolboys own stuff!” (Barry Davies – Arsenal vs Spurs 1991 FA Cup semi-finals)
5. “The Crazy Gang has beaten the Culture Club” (John Motson – Wimbledon vs Liverpool 1986 FA Cup final)
6. “What a save, what a save! Gordon Banks!” (David Coleman – England vs Brazil 1970 World Cup)
7. “And Solskjaer has won it!” (Clive Tyldesley – Manchester United vs Bayern Munich 1999 Champions League Final)
8. “Oh, this is getting better and better and better. One, two, three for Michael Owen!” (John Motson – England vs Germany 2001)
9. “Oh you beauty! What a hit, son! What a hit!” (Andy Gray – Liverpool vs Olympiacos 2005 Champions League)
10. “Roma have risen from their ruins! Manolas, the Greek God in Rome! The unthinkable unfolds before our eyes! This was not meant to happen! This could not happen! THIS IS HAPPENING!” (Peter Drury – Roma vs Barcelona 2018 Champions League quarter final)
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