Toast 16,141 Posted May 19, 2011 Is that really Cliff Morgan? Looks like his head's been photoshopped onto his body. Or he's wearing someone else's clothes. Or summat. Whichever, it don't look right. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Pablo 109 Posted May 22, 2011 I've searched for this, as it seems to have been reported late - the great Alec Weeks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,612 Posted May 22, 2011 I've searched for this, as it seems to have been reported late - the great Alec Weeks Apart from this, three weeks ago, in this very thread! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,612 Posted June 11, 2011 BBC Comentator Idwal Robling has died aged 84. He was the chap who got his break by winning the competition to find a new commentator for the 1970 World Cup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notaguest 16 Posted June 25, 2011 CNN commentator Nick Charles has succumbed to cancer at 64 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted June 25, 2011 CNN commentator Nick Charles has succumbed to cancer at 64 UK obit. That'll be a unique pick on the DDP for A Pelican In The Wilderness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted June 25, 2011 CNN commentator Nick Charles has succumbed to cancer at 64 UK obit. That'll be a unique pick on the DDP for A Pelican In The Wilderness. Blimey, they pile up don't they? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted June 25, 2011 CNN commentator Nick Charles has succumbed to cancer at 64 UK obit. That'll be a unique pick on the DDP for A Pelican In The Wilderness. Blimey, they pile up don't they? Tell me about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,689 Posted November 12, 2011 Britain's second most famous darts commentator Tony Green, perhaps better known for his appearances on Bullseye, is suffering from cancer of the tongue. Wish it'd been Waddell and the tongue had to go, can't stand the bloke. The ultimate Marmite commentator, along with Alan Green (who I also can't stand). Thinking about it, nobody likes Alan Green do they. Freddie Flintoff was guest commentating on the darts yesterday. Enthusiastic, but pretty shit. Unlike Harry, I quite like Sid Waddell. However, the news that he's been diagnosed with bowel cancer may be of interest. One of his fellow commentators on today's grand slam of darts coverage said Sid was "in terrific spirits" when he visited him this week. He didn't say if the visit was in a hospital or at home. If I was a darts player my walk-on music would be one of Satie's Trois Gymnopédies. So redolent of Susannah falling down the stairs to her death in Brookside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,530 Posted November 13, 2011 Waddell's back on Twitter for those of you who want a real time update on his progress. Treatment is going "well", he feels "surprisingly good", presumably he's back at home if he's having to travel for blood tests, and he says he hopes to be back in the seat for the World Championships. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,530 Posted December 29, 2011 Just saw Sid in the crowd during Nicholson/Huybrechts. Twitter sez he's been advised against commentating this year by doctors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted January 3, 2012 Former CNN sports anchor Jim Huber has died at 67 http://www.greenfiel...US--Obit-Huber/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,612 Posted June 16, 2012 Colourful French football commentator Thierry Roland has died aged 74. Clive Tyldesly could probably learn a thing or two from him, Rolland's mellifluous tones gained huge popularity and on more than one occasion saved him from being sacked for ill-chosen phrases. The first such instance came in 1976 in a match between France and Bulgaria in which he lost his sang froid with the Scottish referee over his awarding a penalty to the Bulgarians. "Mr Foote, you are a bastard!" he cried on live television. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted June 16, 2012 Barry MacKay @76 , was US tennis commentator http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2012/06/Features/Barry-MacKay-Passes.aspx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted June 16, 2012 Colourful French football commentator Thierry Roland has died aged 74. Clive Tyldesly could probably learn a thing or two from him, Rolland's mellifluous tones gained huge popularity and on more than one occasion saved him from being sacked for ill-chosen phrases. The first such instance came in 1976 in a match between France and Bulgaria in which he lost his sang froid with the Scottish referee over his awarding a penalty to the Bulgarians. "Mr Foote, you are a bastard!" he cried on live television. ''Mr Foote'' was who I used to indirectly get tickets from for Cup games lol.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,530 Posted March 11, 2013 Tony Gubba's dead. Weird that a man who was such an integral part of sport for over 40 years could be so unmemorable when you think about it, but there you go. Still, the curse of Half Man Half Biscuit claims another body: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted March 11, 2013 And yet Jon Champion lives... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadEgg 38 Posted March 11, 2013 RIP Tony Gubba,on our list at work,he was the poor man's Steve Rider,or was Steve Rider the poor man's Tony Gubba??? who knows??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted March 12, 2013 I have a signed photo of Tony Gubba, so I'm ecstatic that it's now probably doubled in value..... ...to 20p. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted March 12, 2013 it's sad that nearly all t he commentators mentioned in t his thread are now dead and gone.some of them quite legendary too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted March 12, 2013 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21764630 John Fucking McCririck in hospital with fatcuntitis or summat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted March 12, 2013 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21764630 John Fucking McCririck in hospital with fatcuntitis or summat. He's said to be in a "comfortable condition" which means he's sat up in bed, watching telly and having tea & biscuits. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted March 12, 2013 I would have thought McCrirrick would be in a stable condition... ...I'll get me coat. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted March 13, 2013 it's sad that nearly all t he commentators mentioned in t his thread are now dead and gone.some of them quite legendary too Hmmm, probably something to do with the fact that this is 'Deathlist'. That's 'DEATHlist'. The clue is in the name, no? Bellend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Pablo 109 Posted April 1, 2013 Racing commentator John Penney http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/news/article/465/8612042/tributes-flow-for-john-penney 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
