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Brian Moore (February 28, 1932 - September 1, 2001) was a British sports commentator. Image File history File links Broom_icon. ... Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... is the 59th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1932 (MCMXXXII) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link will display full 1932 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 244th day of the year (245th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ...

Early life

Moore was born in Gillingham, Kent and educated at the Cranbrook School, Kent. , Gillingham is a town in Kent, England, forming part of the Medway conurbation; it is a constituent of Medway unitary authority. ... Cranbrook School is a secondary school in Kent. ... For other uses, see Kent (disambiguation). ...

Career

He began his career in newspapers, working for The Exchange Telegraph and The Times. He started broadcasting with the BBC in 1961 and became a commentator, and the Corporation's first football correspondent, in 1963. He and Alan Clarke were behind the mic for BBC Radio when England won the World Cup in 1966 - with Maurice Edelston as summariser.[1] Moore also covered the FA Cup Final from 1964 to 1967, and European Cup Winners' Cup victories for Tottenham Hotspur (1963) and West Ham United (1965), and Celtic's European Cup triumph in 1967. The Times is a national newspaper published daily in the United Kingdom (and the Kingdom of Great Britain before the United Kingdom existed) since 1788 when it was known as The Daily Universal Register. ... For other uses, see BBC (disambiguation). ... Year 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see 1963 (disambiguation). ... BBC Radio is a service of the British Broadcasting Corporation which has operated in the United Kingdom under the terms of a Royal Charter since 1927. ... First international Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Biggest win Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Biggest defeat Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First in... The FIFA World Cup Trophy, which has been awarded to the world champions since 1974. ... Year 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. ... Maurice Edelston (1918-1976) was a British footballer, who later became a sports commentator. ... For information on FA Cup Final Referees, see FA Cup Final Referees. ... Also Nintendo emulator: 1964 (emulator). ... Year 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. ... The Cup Winners Cup was a football club competition between the winners of the European domestic cup competitions. ... Tottenham Hotspur Football Club is an English professional football club which plays in the Premier League. ... For other uses, see 1963 (disambiguation). ... West Ham United Football Club is an English football club based in West Ham, London Borough of Newham, East London, and have played their home matches at the 35,146 capacity Boleyn Ground stadium since 1904. ... Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ... Current season Celtic Football Club are a football club from Glasgow, Scotland, who currently play in the Scottish Premier League, the highest form of competition in Scotland. ... Champions League Logo The UEFA Champions League is an annual international inter-club football competition between Europes most successful clubs, regarded as the most prestigious club trophy in the sport. ...

London Weekend Television

Shortly after that Moore moved to London Weekend Television, which was building up to its launch on the ITV network in 1968. Enticed across by head of sport Jimmy Hill, Moore would become synonymous with ITV Sport over the next three decades. Although ITV had covered League football before, the launch of The Big Match in 1968 began to garner the network a reputation as a respected alternative to the BBC. LWT redirects here. ... Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This page is about the English footballer and television personality. ... ITV Sport is a sport producer and brand name owned by ITV plc. ... The Big Match was a British football television programme, which screened on ITV regularly between 1968 and 1992 (the last four years were under the title The Match), and less regularly after that. ...

First Success

Moore's first big ratings success came in 1970 as he chaired ITV's highly innovative World Cup coverage. Although a panel of football experts was not entirely new, Moore and Hill presided over a month of football debate - and glorious action - that bristled with controversy and charisma. Malcolm Allison, Derek Dougan, Pat Crerand and Bob McNab were dubbed the "Midnight Cowboys" by the press, due to the late night kick-offs and viewers deserted the BBC in droves, the only time ITV have beaten the BBC when the two have gone head to head with the same live event. It set the standard for all TV football panels of the future. In subsequent years, outspoken manager Brian Clough would often be a pundit on ITV and developed a strong friendship with Moore. Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Malcolm Alexander Allison (born Dartford 5 September 1927) is a former English footballer and football manager. ... Alexander Derek Dougan (January 20, 1938, Belfast, Northern Ireland – June 24, 2007, Wolverhampton, England) was a former professional footballer. ... Crerand in his Celtic days. ... Robert Bob McNab (born July 20, 1943) is an English former football player. ... For the writer, see Bryan Clough. ... For other uses, see ITV (disambiguation). ...

Career Outside of Football

Although he'll primarily be remembered as a commentator, Moore presented a number of flagship ITV Sport shows including Saturday lunchtime preview On The Ball and Midweek Sports Special. After flirting with a return to the BBC (he admitted to being tempted by the Corporation's offer that he could also present coverage of cricket, which he loved) in the late 1970s he was also offered a six-part documentary series Brian Moore Meets... which featured the likes of Kevin Keegan, Niki Lauda and Björn Borg. On the ball is a common English expression referring to one of two things. ... This article is about the sport. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, also called The Seventies. ... Joseph Kevin Keegan, OBE (born 14 February 1951 in Armthorpe, Doncaster, England)[1] is a former footballer, former England national team coach and the current manager of Newcastle United. ... Andreas Nikolaus Niki Lauda (born February 22, 1949 in Vienna) is an Austrian aviator, entrepreneur, former Formula One (F1) racing driver and three-time F1 World Champion. ...   (born June 6, 1956, in Stockholm, Sweden) is a former World No. ...

Accomplishments

In his prime as a commentator Moore produced many magic moments. Perhaps his most famous line was "it's up for grabs now!" during the dramatic League decider between Liverpool and Arsenal in 1989. He was also well known for using a stock phrase "and it's in there!" to describe a goal. His greatest gaffe was telling millions as Nottingham Forest captain John McGovern lifted the trophy that Hamburg had won the European Cup in 1980. Liverpool Football Club are an English professional football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside, who play in the Premier League; they are historically the most successful club in the history of English football, having won more trophies than any other English club. ... Arsenal Football Club (also known as Arsenal, The Arsenal or The Gunners) are an English professional football club based in Holloway, north London. ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English professional football club based at The City Ground in Nottingham, England. ... John McGovern was born in Montrose, Scotland on October 28, 1949 and moved with his family to Hartlepool at the age of seven. ... Hamburger SV is a German football club based in Hamburg. ...

During thirty years at ITV, Moore commentated on European triumphs by Arsenal, Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa, Tottenham, Manchester United, Everton and Aberdeen. He also covered the FA Cup Final on ITV every year from 1969 to 1988 and again in 1998. Brian was also at the mic at four European Championships between 1980 and 1996 - missing 1984 due to England's absence. Arsenal Football Club (also known as Arsenal, The Arsenal or The Gunners) are an English professional football club based in Holloway, north London. ... Liverpool Football Club are an English professional football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside, who play in the Premier League; they are historically the most successful club in the history of English football, having won more trophies than any other English club. ... Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English professional football club based at The City Ground in Nottingham, England. ... Aston Villa redirects here. ... Tottenham Hotspur Football Club is an English professional football club which plays in the Premier League. ... Manchester United Football Club are a world-famous English football club, based at the Old Trafford stadium in Trafford, Greater Manchester, and are one of the most popular sports clubs in the world, with over 50 million supporters worldwide. ... Everton Football Club is an English football club located in the city of Liverpool. ... Aberdeen Football Club are a football team from Aberdeen, Scotland, who compete in the Scottish Premier League. ... For information on FA Cup Final Referees, see FA Cup Final Referees. ... For other uses, see ITV (disambiguation). ... Also: 1969 (number) 1969 (movie) 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ...

Strangely he was not always at the heart of the action at the World Cup, working solely as presenter in 1970, 1974, 1978 and 1982. In 1986 he presented the coverage from London for most of the tournament, before flying out to commentate on the final. From 1990 to 1998 he commentated throughout the tournament, including the infamous England vs Argentina second round match where the world saw David Beckham sent off for flicking a leg at Diego Simeone. The FIFA World Cup, sometimes called the Football World Cup or the Soccer World Cup, but usually referred to simply as the World Cup, is an international association football (soccer) competition contested by the mens national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA... Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... This article is about the year. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... David Beckham David Robert Joseph Beckham OBE (born May 2, 1975) is an English footballer born in Leytonstone, London. ... Diego Pablo Simeone (born April 28, 1970 in Buenos Aires) is an Argentine football midfielder, he is the most capped player ever for Argentina. ...

Moore was a lifelong fan of Gillingham. For the team based in Dorset, see Gillingham Town F.C. Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent, currently playing in the Football League One. ...

Retirement

He retired as a commentator in 1998 after describing France's World Cup final victory on home turf against Brazil, but he continued to broadcast, presenting an interview programme for Sky Sports in 1999, and hosting programmes for BBC Radio Five Live and TalkSport. His time on Talksport included hosting Inside the Boardroom, where club chairmen and directors would join him in the studio and field phone-in questions from fans. Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Sky Sports is the brand name for a group of 9 channels. ... Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ... BBC Radio Five Live is the BBCs radio service providing live BBC News, phone-ins, and sports commentaries. ... talkSPORT is one of the United Kingdoms three terrestrial analogue Independent National Radio broadcasters, offering a commercial sports and talk radio service from London to the United Kingdom. ...

Personal life

Moore married his wife Betty in 1955. Year 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar). ...

He was also a supporter of Gillingham FC, and was a director at the club for many years. As a consequence he was the most popular choice to have a new stand at the club's Priestfield Stadium named after him. A fanzine devoted to the club is also named in honour of Moore, called Brian Moore's Head Looks Uncannily Like The London Planetarium, a line from 'Dickie Davies' Eyes' by the cult indie band Half Man Half Biscuit. For the team based in Dorset, see Gillingham Town F.C. Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent, currently playing in the Football League One. ... Priestfield Stadium is the home stadium of English association football club Gillingham. ... Nigel Blackwell, singer, guitarist and songwriter Half Man Half Biscuit, often abbreviated to HMHB, are a UK rock band from Birkenhead, active sporadically since the mid-1980s, known for their satirical, sardonic and sometimes surreal songs. ...

He died on the same day that England beat Germany 5-1 in Munich. First international Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Biggest win Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Biggest defeat Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First in... For other uses, see Munich (disambiguation). ...