JOHN MOTSON’s legendary commentary was a fixture of Saturday afternoons for over 50 years.
The veteran broadcaster began his career as a newspaper reporter before finding his calling as a TV and radio commentator, going on to become one of the most iconic voices in football.
But Motty has sadly died at the age of 77, leaving the footballing world to pay tribute to his immense skills behind the mic.
Who is John Motson’s wife Anne?
Motty wife Anne is a big football fan and comes from the North East.
She compiled extensive football journals over a 30-year period which included the teams results, newspaper cuttings and squad news, resulting in Motty calling her the ‘ultimate statto’.
The pair lived together in Hertfordshire, within striking distance of Motson’s club Barnet.
How long have the couple been together?
Motson and Anne got married back in 1977.
The couple were together for 45 years.
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How many children do they have?
They have one son, Frederick, who was born in 1986.
A devoted family man, Motson received a special lifetime achievement award at the 2018 Baftas.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
