Legendary commentator John Motson, who had an illustrious 50-year career with the BBC, has died aged 77.
Popularly known as 'Motty', he had worked on Match of the Day since 1971.
"It is with great sadness we announce that John Motson OBE died peacefully in his sleep today (Thursday)," said a statement from Motson's family.
The son of a Methodist minister, he had stints as a reporter on the Barnet Press and Sheffield Morning Telegraph at the start of his career.
He also worked as a freelancer for BBC Radio Sheffield before he joined the BBC on a full-time basis in 1968.