The Dead Thread

[Del-boy]

Al from Quantum Leap, was only watching that on Sci Fi the other day as well. Still knew the theme tune after not seeing it for about 25 years.

 

[summerisle]

Always liked listening to him, a class commentator.

Gerald Sinstadt: Former BBC and ITV commentator dies aged 91

Former television commentator Gerald Sinstadt, who covered football for the BBC and ITV, dies at the age of 91.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[ForestBlue]

This is sad .. liked his style of commentary

 

[Alanbileysfeathercut]

Got caught having a J.Arthur.
Moody bugger in the TV gantry at Goodison.
Always thought he disliked us.
91 is a fair age tbh.

 

[Toast]

Got caught having a J.Arthur.
Moody bugger in the TV gantry at Goodison.
Always thought he disliked us.
91 is a fair age tbh.

Always thought he dislike us as well.

 

[Charles Hawtrey]

Apparently Sinstadt was a great wordsmith and loved the game. My memories were of him commentating on some iconic games in the eighties. RIP

 

[Barnfred 55]

Always liked listening to him, a class commentator.

Gerald Sinstadt: Former BBC and ITV commentator dies aged 91

Former television commentator Gerald Sinstadt, who covered football for the BBC and ITV, dies at the age of 91.

www.bbc.co.uk

Only us oldies would remember him. Old school commentator. Before the RS and Sky 6 love in.

 

[Barnfred 55]

Got caught having a J.Arthur.
Moody bugger in the TV gantry at Goodison.
Always thought he disliked us.
91 is a fair age tbh.

Think I'd be moody too stuck in front f that lot in the Upper Bullens. lol Bet he took some stick like they all did. Just good banter though.

 

[summerisle]

 

[Alan Whittle]

Only us oldies would remember him. Old school commentator. Before the RS and Sky 6 love in.

This.
Iconic on “The Big Match” in the 60’s & 70’s. Brian Moore doing the London game, Gerald Sinstadt in the North West and Hugh Johns in the Midlands.
All excellent in a time when Football on TV focussed on the Football.
RIP Gerald Sinstadt.

 

[marnie]

Think I'd be moody too stuck in front f that lot in the Upper Bullens. lol Bet he took some stick like they all did. Just good banter though.

Bet they took some stick also after his J Arthur.

 

[Eggs]

…have a feeling our very own @alan ball interviewed Sinstadt in recent times. My favourite was the commentary of the the great Frank McLintock goal for Bolton.

 

[ForestBlue]

This.
Iconic on “The Big Match” in the 60’s & 70’s. Brian Moore doing the London game, Gerald Sinstadt in the North West and Hugh Johns in the Midlands.
All excellent in a time when Football on TV focussed on the Football.
RIP Gerald Sinstadt.

and this!

Love watching the Big Match on ITV4 now.

 

[summerisle]

W

and this!

Love watching the Big Match on ITV4 now.

We never win ! Lost again last Saturday.

 

[sam domingo]

Always liked listening to him, a class commentator.

Gerald Sinstadt: Former BBC and ITV commentator dies aged 91

Former television commentator Gerald Sinstadt, who covered football for the BBC and ITV, dies at the age of 91.

www.bbc.co.uk

Sad news,two bits of Everton commentary by him that were great,both in the late 70s,a game against Stoke when Bob Latchford scores a brilliant header from a cross by Ronny Goodlass ("now that's football!"),and for big Bob's brilliant volley against against Coventry ("what a glorious goal!")and a mention also of his calling out the booing of West Broms black players in that memorable 5-3 win they had at Old Trafford. Anyway, they're all worth watching again on YouTube.