Top 5 commentators of English football

They provide the atmosphere, the life and soul to a football match for those unfortunate people who watch them on TV. Commentating on football matches is no easy task as it requires an amazing presence of mind as well as a high command over the language.Their famous quotes are etched in every football fans heart,which they can recollect with pride everytime they are remainded of those particularmoments.Andy Grays highpitched sceram of Ohhhhh yoouubeautyyyyyy, What a hit son, what a hit! when Steven Gerrard scored that incredible last minute goal versus Olympiakosor Clive Tyldesleys Woaaah what a goaaalll, Thierry Henryyyyyy! after Henrys amazing volleyed goal against Manchester United are some of the instances that can never be forgotten. They may have grown old or passed away, but their voices shall forever remain young and evergreen!Here is a look at the top 5 EnglishCommentators whom we always love to hear.Honourable Mentions who could not make the list :Barry Davies,Gary Lineker,Andy Gray andChris Kamara

#5 Kenneth Wolstenholme

Kenneth Wolstenholme flanked by footballing legends Pele and Gordon Banks

A rather unknown name to the modern football fan, but ask a football historian and they will rave about him! Kenneth Wolstenholme was referred to as the ‘Daddy of football commentators’. Wolstenholme – a BBC legend, has covered 22 years worth of FA Cup finals. He was Match of the Day’s first commentator.

His finest hour of commentary came during the 1966 World Cup finals where he said, “Some people are on the pitch, they think it's all over. It is now” while referring to Geoff Hurst’s goal. This remains as one of the most iconic moments of England’s sporting history! Unfortunately we can’t hear his voice now as Wolstenholme passed away in 2002.

#4 Clive Tyldesley

Clive Tyldesley – the voice behind almost all the editions of EA Sports’ FIFA game, has had his share of innumerable moments commentary brilliance. Tyldesley is much known for his amazing presence of mind to cover up his mistakes while on air. English Football fans would remember the one moment when he made an absolute gaffe by shouting out “Roooneyyy” when Alex Oxlade Chamberlain headed the ball in before he quickly corrected himself by seamlessy moving on from “Roooneyyy” to “And it’s Oxlade-Chamberlain!”.

Tyldesley was present during many moments of pure football magic in the English Premier League and his words during those moments are legendary. Many of those moments involve the likes of Steven Gerrard and Thierry Henry. Tyldesley works for ITV sport and still gives his voice for FIFA computer games.

Some Clive Tyldesley moments:

• “Remember the name, Wayne Rooney!“ – Wayne Rooney scoring for Everton (vs Arsenal)
  • “There was only one goal in Steven Gerrard’s mind. He took the ball on, three strides and then hit an unstoppable drive!” – Steven Gerrard (vs Manchester United)
    • “Steven Gerrard! and the man, number 1!” – Steven Gerrard (vs Everton)

#3 Brian Moore

Brian Moore commentating in his final match

Brian Moore was one among the most distinguised, revered English commentators to have ever graced the game. His commentary career spanned almost 40 years where he covered most of the World Cups and major club football matches. Apart from being a great football commentator, he was an avid English cricket fan as well.

He represented a rare breed of commentators to have never made mistakes while on air. The man simple despised making errors. He passed away in the year 2001 ironically few hours before England’s historic 5-1 thrashing of Germany. Brian Moore worked for ITV Sport.

Famous Brian Moore moments:

• Arsenal vs Liverpool 1989, title decider. Moore’s words, “It’s up for grabs now. Comb those neck hairs”, still give the goosebumps to fans who had watched that memorable game.
• Michael Owen’s goal versus Argentina

#2 John Motson

John Motson was voted was the fans’s favourite sports commentator of all time. John Motson is the voice behind BBC’s legendary Match of the Day programme which recently turned 50 years. John Motson has dedicated his vocal cords to football commentary for over 44 years now.

Motson retired from the LIVE commentary box after the final of the Euro 2008, where a goal from Fernando Torres gave Spain victory over Germany. At his best, Motson roars and says things like "aooohaa!" and "ahhoorgh!". He is known for his blunders as well, which he has had quite a few throughout his career. He was honoured by the UK government with an OBE in the year 2001. He still continues to work for BBC’s highlights programme.

Some famous John Motson moments:

• David Beckham (vs Wimbledon)
  • Fernando Torres (vs Germany)

#1 Martin Tyler

Martin Tyler – recently voted as the commentator of the decade, has been ever present as the leading voice of the English Premier League since its inception in 1992. Tyler has seen each and every important moment in the Premier League through his eyes and has explained them through his voice.

Be it Kanu’s hattrick against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge or Wayne Rooney’s infamous overhead kick against Manchester City, Martin B. Tyler has been there and done that. Martin Tyler works for Sky Sports.

Some famous Martin Tyler moments:

• Didier Drogba (vs Bayern Munich, 2012)
  • Wayne Rooney (vs Manchester City, 2011)
    • Sergio Aguero (vs Queens Park Rangers,2012)