Barry Davies

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The one who has had the honor of covering many of the greatest goals of all time, from Maradona's iconic strike against England in 1986 to Eric Cantona's FA Cup-clinching goal in 1996, and countless others in between.


Barry Davies' commentating technique was fascinating, employing "less is more" strategies to encourage the audience to relax and enjoy the game. You can quickly catch up to him, regardless of the match speed.


Here are some of his most memorable lines:
”And Leeds will go mad! And they’ve every right to go mad!” — in reference to Geoff Astle's controversial goal against Leeds United in 1971. — Francis Lee's celebration after scoring against Man City in 1974. “You have to say that’s magnificent” - after Diego Maradona scored a spectacular solo goal against England in the 1986 World Cup.

Born: 1937
Nation: England
Video: Football Cult
Barry Davies
Barry Davies

Top 12 Best Football Commentators Of All Time

  1. top 1 Peter Drury
  2. top 2 Brian Moore
  3. top 3 John Motson
  4. top 4 Martin Tyler
  5. top 5 Clive Tyldesley
  6. top 6 Andy Gray
  7. top 7 Jim Beglin
  8. top 8 Jon Champion
  9. top 9 Alan Smith
  10. top 10 Ian Darke
  11. top 11 Barry Davies
  12. top 12 Ray Hudson

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