R.I.P. Tony Gubba - Commentator

[jiim]

Tony Gubba, one of the most iconic voices of British football died today after a short illness, aged 69.

This year was Gubba’s 41st season as a soccer commentator. He had the honor of being the third-longest serving commentator of all time on British television after John Motson and Gerald Sinstadt.

He also commentated at every World Cup from 1974 to 2006.

[andyjo1982]

RIP Tony

Agree, he was an iconic voice in football.

[LHRFlightman]

Don't forget his sterling work on Dancing on Ice.

RIP Tony, you'll be missed.

[Allyc85]

Sad to hear this, he was a great commentator.

RIP.

[The jiffle king]

RIP Tony

[lazyitus]

Yeah, RIP. One of the names (and voices) in football which I remember from my early years as a young footy van.

[hornetrider]

Terrible news, didn't even know he was ill.

RIP

[Stinkfoot]

Very sad to read this. As others have said he had a very iconic voice and he will be sadly missed.

RIP