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Radio Solent,7 mins

John Motson hangs up his mic after 50 years of commentary

Sasha Twining

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Legendary commentator John Motson will call time on his BBC career aged 72 after the conclusion of the current football season. The broadcaster, popularly known as 'Motty', is in his 50th consecutive year with the corporation. He covered 10 World Cups, 10 European Championships, 29 FA Cup finals and more than 200 England games.

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