John Motson’s Wisdom for Young Commentators

John Motson is one of the best known names in sports commentary. After 40 years in the job, the man nicknamed ‘Motty’ is considered to be a sage in the commentary booth. On his blog, he offers a wealth of experience, insight and advice to those starting out on their own sports commentary journey.

John Motson’s Wisdom for Young Commentators is your guide to all things commentary. Here, you’ll find advice on techniques and tactics to help budding commentators in their broadcast journeys, plus useful hints and tips to help hone the art of sports commentary. From mastering microphone technique to avoiding awkward phrases, you’ll get a behind the scenes look into John’s legendary broadcasting career. As well as stories and reflections from some of his colleagues and those that have worked alongside him over the years. So, if you’re looking for a few pearls of wisdom from a sports commentator extraordinaire, this is the place for you!