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Who is John Motson? The BBC football commentator ahead of his final live commentary

The legendary broadcaster will step into the commentary booth during Arsenal's clash with Watford, for his final live broadcast

John Motson is set to call time on his esteemed live commentary career on Sunday March 11.

The legendary 72-year-old has been the voice of football for many throughout the last half-century.

Motson has been a commentator for the past 48 years and, while he will continue to feature on Match of the Day for the rest of the campaign, this Sunday will mark his final live commentary.

Who is John Motson?

Motson is a commentator and football broadcaster, and has been working with the BBC since 1968.