Best football commentaries ever

Over the years, the art of football commentary has come such a long way.

The commentator has been essential part of our football experience for a little more than 80 years, from the upper-class voice prosaically describing actions on the field from the time before television, to the hyperbolic screeching some favour in today's modern expensively-assembled broadcasts.

Considering the best football commentaries ever, there have been several significant moments called by commentators over that period that have enhance and describe the game on the pitch for us.

Describing the brilliant game in all its splendor and giving the narration of the most joyful moments of football, the role of the commentators is to breathe extra life into the pictures screened and create some of

the best football commentaries ever.

Best football commentaries ever

Here are some of the most fantastic commentary moments in the history of football.

1966 World Cup final

“Some people are on the pitch, they think it’s all over, it is now!”, definitely one of 

the best football commentaries ever.

After a stunning final win over arch-rivals West Germany at Wembley, Bobby Moore raised the World Cup trophy up in the air on home soil, the grandest moment in the history of English football.

Commentator Kenneth Wolstenholme is counting down the seconds ,and doubt reigns as people believe the referee has blown the full-time whistle with

leading 3-2 and the Germans feebly pushing late on for a third goal.

The game proceeds, however and Geoff Hurst hits a long ball, the England forward having already twice scored.

With Wolstenholme bantering the famous line as the

forward rifles home his hat-trick to name England world champions, Hurst bears down on the German goal.

Barry Davies: 'And You Have to Say That Is Magnificent'

One of Davies' numerous memo calls, which might turn his hand into a lot of sports and offering us several of the best football commentaries ever.—not only World Championship eagerly expected by all people —but most of his work on football fields will be remembered.

One of his finest was at the Mexican 1986 World Cup throughout the quarter-final confrontation with Argentina in Britain.

The game is simply remarked by two key events, both involving Diego Maradona. One was his iconic "Hand of God" goal, while the other was his truly unique solo goal.

The latter's commentary by Davies accurately described the attitude of halfhearted admiration felt by those watching back in England when he said, "And you have to say that is magnificent."

1996 - Liverpool vs Newcastle

Newcastle had missed a 12-point January advantage at the top of the league, indeed the best game in Premier League history and pretty much the biggest championship loss, when they headed to Anfield to keep their title hopes alive.

Third-place Liverpool had pitiful dreams to catch

leaders themselves, and a delirious match saw goals exchanged at a speedy rate.

The 68th-minute equalizer from Stan Collymore appeared to have also abandoned the play, with a point each unlikely to leave either side pleased. However there was one twist at the end.

With the match entering the second minute of ending time, a fabulous Liverpool move saw John Barnes find himself in the

box, the middleman had the vision to pick up Collymore, who jumped home to snatch a substantial victory.

Martin Tyler's expression about the drama and the image of Newcastle director Kevin Keegan going down over the billboards remains a symbolic piece of Premier League history and another one of

the best football commentaries ever.

It's probably the biggest end of the season in the English league, and Brian Moore called it masterfully.

Due to Hillsborough in 1999, the match between main rivals, Liverpool and

, had to be reorganized, and as such was eventually played at the end of the campaign on a Friday night.

Arsenal required to net two clear goals to stop Liverpool from securing the title, and just before Thomas scored a fascinating championship-winning goal, Moore shouted, "It's up for grabs now" when Michael Thomas broke through with seconds to go to Anfield.

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"Can Manchester United score? They always score!"

The crowning moment in the dynasty of Sir Alex Ferguson in Old Trafford, Manchester United, obtained the formerly unprecedented and secured 'treble' in 1999.

Premier League and FA Cup glory had already been offered by a season of incredible moments, as Ferguson took his men to Barcelona to challenge Germany's Bayern Munich for the chance to be crowned European champions.

Since 1968, United had been looking for a first European Cup, and were largely outplayed in a disappointing final performance. Trailing to a sixth-minute free-kick from Mario Basler, United quickly poured forward looking for a late equalizer.

"Can Manchester United score? They always score!"Commentator Clive Tyldesley handing us one of the few best football commentaries ever.

David Beckham's corner was partially-cleared, only to be scooped back to Ryan Giggs' goal to allow Teddy Sheringham to fire home an equalizer.

It was a surprising conclusion to the European final, but more was yet to come.

With United winning a second corner with extra-time nearing, another Beckham delivery was flicked.

Barry Davies: "That is schoolboy's own stuff."

Davies once more, marking one of Paul Gascoigne's best moments this time and offering us another one of his the best football commentaries ever.

The 1991 FA Cup semifinal between North London's

and Arsenal opponents was the very first to be hosted at Wembley, but it was due to ticket orders rather than the FA's desperate effort to pay for the new stadium as they do today.

With only five minutes left in the game, Gascoigne walked up to a dead ball some 30 yards from the goal and shot his free kick stacker right into the top corner.

Davies posing the question out loud, accompanied by his utter joy at the ball flying in was a treat, as was his immediate notice, "That is schoolboy's own stuff."

The 16 year old Rooney - 2002

Talk of a youthful top talent coming through the Goodison academy had been widespread on Merseyside, and after some exposure to first-team football, in October 2002, a teenager Wayne Rooney introduced himself to the world of football.

The visitors were champions Arsenal, undefeated in 30 games. A fearsome squad was Arsene Wenger's side, but their ride would not go any further.

Thomas Gravesen would hit a hopeful ball in the direction of a 16-year-old Rooney who had come off the bench with time running on and the match poised at 1-1. Commentator Clive Tyldesley would bring the audience one of

the best football commentaries of all time

, on the exquisite first touch of Rooney before a spark of magic was created by the remarkable teenager.

The defense of Arsenal assisted the fairly unknown young man, who had the courage to take his chance from a distance. The approach was brilliant, bending the ball away from England goalkeeper David Seamen to ensure victory for Everton with dip and curve.

It was a great sign of strength from an exceptionally talented young player, scraping the crossbar before dipping in always pleasing to the eye.

The commentary by Tyldesley compelled fans to remember the name, as we observed a potential superstar's arrival.

Jonathan Pearce, 1996 European Championships 

In England, the 1996 European Championships took place and it involved the host nation offering one of their best results ever at a significant tournament along with one of

the few best football commentaries in history.

The greatest triumph of that summer was their 4-1 victory over the Netherlands, and the radio commentary of that match by Jonathan Pearce, particularly the goal of Teddy Sheringham (around the 1:40 mark), was ideally put together alongside the championship's unofficial anthem, Three Lions.

His exhilarating hollering may not have been for the liking of everybody but he grasped the nation's spirit perfectly well, "The Dutch weren't ready, the defense wasn't steady, and there was good old Teddy!"

The perfect goal

The hopes of Liverpool for promotion form the group stages of the Champions League hung by a thread, having to overthrow Greek side Olympiakos by two straightforward goals to earn their place in the knock-out stages.

With Brazil star Rivaldo's free-kick giving the visitors a 1-0 half-time lead at Anfield, their night could barely have started worse.

Captain Steven Gerrard told the media he didn't want to wake up for the UEFA Cup early tomorrow, but he wanted three second-half goals for Liverpool.

Early in the second half, Florent Sinama-Pongolle scored to inspire faith before Neil Mellor's shot set a dramatic end with nine minutes left.

Jamie Carragher hissed a promising ball in the direction of Mellor with only a few minutes remaining. The forward shielded a header towards his skipper, catching Gerrard just outside the field.

The performance of Gerrard was outstanding, rifling home a spectacular goal to send Liverpool through. A true-blue Evertonian, co-commentator Andy Gray, went insane, forgetting his coalitions and reveling in the sheer, offering us one of

the Most Memorable Commentaries in soccer history

, unadulterated joy of a unique Anfield moment.

After smashing AC Milan in the final, Liverpool will go on to be crowned European champions, with Gerard's unforgettable hit etched into the history of the club.

Manchester United vs Arsenal, 1999

The FA Cup carried another incredible bit of commentary, creating some of

the most iconic commentary moments in football history

, this time by Martin Tyler of Sky in 1999.

Ryan Giggs picked up on a faulty pass from Patrick Vieira in midfield, with Manchester United dropped to 10 men at Highbury and Arsenal looking very likely to score the winner in extra time.

There's no question that you've seen Gigg's excellent jinking run from his own half and beautiful near-post end, but Tyler's performance in the comment box still adds to the drama.

As Giggs whisked away in delight, twirling his shirt, Tyler told him what it was like when he said, "Sensational run from Ryan Giggs! He's cut Arsenal to ribbons, and the team with 10 men go back in front!"

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South Africa vs Mexico, 2010

The World Cup landed in Africa for its first time in 2010, with the privilege of holding the continent's inaugural competition being given to South Africa.

The hosts started the tournament against Mexico and continued remarkably with the sound of the vuvuzela (remember them?).

By throwing South Africa ahead, winger Siphiwe Tshabalala (a tongue-twisting name we're sure commentators couldn't wait to pronounce) triggered the tournament with 58 minutes passed.

With Peter Drury's commentary forming an iconic background, bringing one of the best football commentaries ever, it was a significant goal in a symbolic tournament.

Too much for anyone to take

There is obviously a theme here. Many of these reports are based on some of the brightest moments in England, along with several of  the Most Memorable Commentaries in soccer history, but for those events to be the ones shared by so many, that is the essence of international.

In their World Cup qualifier in Munich, when England defeated Germany 4-1, it was tough for those endorsing either side to grasp.

As Paul Scholes squared the ball to his teammate, the bewilderment was perfectly illustrated by Motson. The confusion in the voice of the commentator as he poses the question, "Emile Heskey. Could it be five?" would be something to watch.

It was unreal enough for it to be England's fifth goal in Munich, but the idea that it was Heskey scoring it was simply too much for anyone to handle.

The unpopular figure

Since the former Manchester United defender Gary Neville had been a completely unpopular figure during his playtime, he had developed somehow to become a media honeycomb.

Neville's 1st season in the press, having joined Sky at the start of the 2011/12 season, witnessed Chelsea march towards a maiden Champions League victory.

After a stunning two-legged win, Chelsea succeeded against dominant favorites Barcelona in the semi-finals, with a 2-2 draw at the Nou Camp bringing the side of Roberto Di Matteo through to the showpiece.

They tried to push for a goal which could lead them into the final, with Barcelona leading on away goals. 10-man Chelsea stood strong, and on the offensive, a long clearance found Fernando Torres through on goal.

In extra time, the Spanish forward rounded Victor Valdes, pushing into the open goal to secure Chelsea's progress.

Neville couldn't control his excitement, letting the emotional moments unleash a very odd, climatic groan. It might have not been a title, but in previous games it remains one of

the most unforgettable pieces of commentary.

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Closer to the title than ever before

And yet again, Tyler and Gray, only this time it's Tyler holding center stage again.

The 2008-09 season was one that took Rafael Benitez's Liverpool closer to winning the championship than ever before. When they hosted Aston Villa at Old Trafford at the beginning of April, Manchester United were two points behind the Reds.

The second strike of the game by Cristiano Ronaldo had the match balanced at 2-2 heading into stoppage time when 17-year-old debutant Federico Macheda turned quickly on the edge of the area for his United appearance as a replacement and curved his shot around Brad Friedel and then into the goal.

As he screamed the word, "MACHEDAAAAARGH!!" one of the few

greatest lines of football commentary ever heard

, encapsulating the sheer excitement and the significance of that goal in one gargling shout, Tyler's voice fully shattered.

Special mention of Gray's contribution, "Take a bow, son. Take a bow."

A thrilling Premier League end

Manchester City headed onto the last day, the most thrilling end to a season in Premier League history, knowing that a victory at home to relegation-threatened QPR would earn them a first top-flight title since 1968.

Arch-rivals Manchester United were equal with City on scores, while they trailed their recent-rich neighbors going into the final fixtures on goal difference.

City's afternoon was well underway, Pablo Zabaleta's unexpected strike handed them the lead, though United was still leading at Sunderland of wayne Rooneys's goal.

Despite their current assets, City fans were used to the defeats of their side and the followers of the club feared the worst when struggling QPR hit back and took a shock lead through Djibril Cisse and Jamie Mackie.

QPR desperately held on, down to 10-men, and stoppage time approached with City having to score twice. With an equaliser,

gave City hope, but United's win at Sunderland meant that Roberto Mancini's side needed a third.

Mario Balotelli pushed the ball into the direction of the onrushing Sergio Aguero with only seconds left, who proved tremendous patience to take a touch before firing home to start pretty wild celebrations at the Etihad.

Few bits of

famous sports commentary quotes

are as spine-tingling as the' Aguerooooooooooo!' scream of Martin Tyler! , probably the most epic piece of narration in the history of the Premier League.

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