Bottom row ken aston, kenneth wolstenholme, arthur ellis. Kenneth wolstenholme will always be remembered not just for his magical last line of commentary at the end of the 1966 world cup final, but for the time span in. The name wolstenholme is of anglosaxon origin and came from when a family lived at woolstencroft in the county of cheshire. Notable abodes claremont road, salford, greater manchester. The bbc commentary team ahead of the 1966 world cup finals kenneth wolstenholme holding the ball getty images here comes hurst. Kenneth wolstenholme clambered out of the cab, gave a generous smile of. Wembleys majestic twin towers and what was that horrible railing that ran alongoutside the pitch. It will give a very different perspective on the huge victory england. As kenneth wolstenholme broadcast those words, one of the impromptu invaders was 17yearold hertfordshire. Kenneth wolstenholme television commentator whose 14word observation at the end of the 1966 world cup final became almost as famous as englands victory wed 27 mar 2002 03. Interesting fact brian moores radio commentary for the they think its all over moment of the 1966 world cup final was a little less exciting than kenneth wolstenholmes for television. We just laugh it off as they close in on a world cup final, english expats expect colourful support from the natives.
The match itself is from ordinary stock 1966 vintage while the interviews look from anywhere up to the early80s at the latest. If any past tournament which england entered is not currently listed it is our intention to cover it in due course. Can you list the words from kenneth wolstenholmes commentary on englands fourth goal in the 1966 world cup final. Sir geoff hurst led the tributes this afternoon for ken wolstenholme, the commentator who immortalised his third goal in the 1966 world cup final with the words. Aguerooooo and the most iconic commentator calls in. Englands 1966 world cup heroes today led the tributes to the legendary commentator kenneth wolstenholme, who has died at the age of 81. But, aside from that and a few other classic facts, what do most of.
It begins, some people are on the pitch, they think its all over, and as the england forward geoff hurst scores the final goal, he. In 1972, after 499 games and 252 goals, hurst left west. Itv commentator clive tyldesley corrects his live commentary mistake in time for the scotland v england highlights. Kenneth wolstenholme will always be remembered for his legendary phrase. Footage from the 1966 world cup final pitting west germany against england. Ken uttered those immortal words as england were about to win the world cup at wembley in 1966 some people are on the pitch, they think its all over it is now as. The boys book of the world cup 1966 kenneth wolstenholme on. World cup 1966 geoff hursts controversial goal in color. Stadium included fourteen words that are among the best known in british sport commentary. Hugh johns remembered exactly what he said when geoff hurst scored the goal that won england the world cup in 1966 but he was the first to admit.
Hearing kenneth wolstenholme s fantastic commentary makes you appreciate just how bad some of the present day tv football commentators really are. Nov 18, 2016 the end of kenneth wolstenholmes television commentary on the 1966 world cup final is probably the most replayed piece of television in the bbcs history. Kenneth wolstenholme, who has died aged 81, was the voice of football on. Clive tyldesley rerecords his commentary for scotland v. Buy the boys book of the world cup 1966 1st by wolstenholme, kenneth. Kenneth wolstenholme, who wrote his name into sporting history with his commentary on englands world cup triumph, was remembered by those 1966. But one of my latest gripes about watching footy on t. Wolstenholme will always be remembered for his they think its all over. Kenneth wolstenholmes 1966 commentary quiz by wallstreet29ers. And while it is for kenneth wolstenholme, the football commentator who died aged. The following blog posts have been written relating to the world cup. Mar 26, 2002 kenneth wolstenholme, who wrote his name into sporting history with his commentary on englands world cup triumph, was remembered by those 1966 heroes yesterday.
Wolstenholme wrote his name into sporting history as the bbcs commentator during english footballs finest hour the world cup final victory over west germany at wembley. The world cup in real time retells the story of the iconic 1966 world cup finals as if they were happening today in a complete and highlyreadable format. Weve all heard kenneth wolstenholmes famous tv commentary. He will forever be remembered for his commentary of the 1966 fi. The end of kenneth wolstenholmes television commentary on the 1966 world cup final is probably the most replayed piece of television in the bbcs history. In the discworld book unseen academicals the book has two false endings, each followed by you think its all over. Fa launches celebrations of englands 1966 world cup triumph. Memories of the greatest day in english football by kenneth wolstenholme and a great selection of related books, art and. The world cup in real time retells the story of the iconic 1966 world cup finals as. During the 1950s and 60s, kenneth wolstenholme was the voice of football on the bbc and gained national fame for the phrase uttered at the very end of his match commentary on the 1966 world cup final when geoff hurst scored the goal in.
As kenneth wolstenholme broadcast those words, one of the impromptu invaders was 17. Kenneth wolstenholme kenneth wolstenholme, who has died aged 81, was the voice of football on the bbc for almost a quarter of a century and the author of arguably the most celebrated words in. Jun 20, 2010 sir geoff hursts third goal in the 1966 world cup final. It begins, some people are on the pitch, they think its all over, and as the england forward geoff hurst scores the final goal, he concludes, it is now. Wolstenholme covered five world cups and 23 fa cup finals and was the original match of the day host when it was launched in 1964. He is seen by many as a pioneer of football commentary. Can you list the words from kenneth wolstenholme s commentary on englands fourth goal in the 1966 world cup final.
Jul 30, 2016 hugh johns remembered exactly what he said when geoff hurst scored the goal that won england the world cup in 1966 but he was the first to admit that noone else did. His commentary on the 1966 world cup final is now legendary and the phrase they think its all over. Playing with fans who sought to decipher hidden meanings in their songs, the beatles laced glass onion with references to their earlier. Sir geoff hursts third goal in the 1966 world cup final. The demise of the football commentator carl macdonald. Class of 66 pay tribute to voice of football telegraph. May 15, 2014 kenneth wolstenholme thinks its all over 1 of 10 the most iconic piece of english football commentary occurred during its greatest moment. In 1990, his snatch of commentary was included in new orders official pop. His brilliant line of commentary at the very end of the game is etched on our race memory. It was to be the start of a lifetime friendship where don would go on.
And kenneth wolstenholmes tv commentary that some people are on the pitch. In the final moments of the 1966 fifa world cup, he said some people are on the pitch. Hearing kenneth wolstenholmes fantastic commentary makes you appreciate just how bad some of the present day tv football. Kenneth wolstenholmes wartime logbooks revealed daily mail. World cup final 1966 england vs west germany import anglais. Kenneth wolstenholmes wartime logbooks revealed daily. That year he wrote a book entitled they think its all over. World cup commentator kenneth wolstenholmes ww2 medals. But, aside from that and a few other classic facts, what do most of us really know about the 1966 world cup finals. Mar 27, 2002 kenneth wolstenholme kenneth wolstenholme, who has died aged 81, was the voice of football on the bbc for almost a quarter of a century and the author of arguably the most celebrated words in. Kenneth wolstenholmes wartime log books under the hammer uk. He was also the recipient of the logie baird medal for his contribution to. Oct 05, 2002 the 10 greatest bits of commentary ever.
Jun 12, 2014 10 magnificent pieces of football commentary from world cups. Test your knowledge on this sports quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others. Further research revealed that the name is derived from the old english personal name wulfstan and the old english word croft, meaning. The 30th of july 1966 ad, england win the world cup. Weve all heard kenneth wolstenholme s famous tv commentary. Kenneth wolstenholme s bbc tv commentary in the closing moments of the 1966 fifa world cup final, as quoted in london football companion by ed glinert, p. Some people are on the pitch, they think its all over geoff hurst scores, it is now. Kenneth wolstenholme will always be remembered for his legendary phrase, they think its all over. Kenneth wolstenholme thinks its all over 1 of 10 the most iconic piece of english football commentary occurred during its greatest moment. Englands 1966 world cup win goes down in history for reasons that go beyond the simple fact they have yet to repeat the performance. They think its all over is a quote from kenneth wolstenholmes bbc tv commentary in the closing moments of the 1966. Book sir geoff hurst 1966 world cup hero gordon poole agency.
Sep 19, 2009 interesting fact brian moores radio commentary for the they think its all over moment of the 1966 world cup final was a little less exciting than kenneth wolstenholme s for television. English football commentator for bbc television during the 195060s. The 10 greatest bits of commentary ever sport the guardian. In the final moments of the 1966 fifa world cup, he said some people are. Kenneth wolstenholmes bbc tv commentary in the closing moments of the 1966 fifa world cup final, as quoted in london football companion by ed glinert, p. Wolstenholme, who died today in a torquay hospital at the age of 81, was justifiably proud of that rhythmic phrase crafted with spontaneous genius as geoff hurst bore down on the german goal to complete his world cup final hattrick in 1966. In 1972, after 499 games and 252 goals, hurst left west ham, and joined stoke city for a reported fee of. Apr 04, 2010 footage from the 1966 world cup final pitting west germany against england. Hearing kenneth wolstenholmes fantastic commentary makes you appreciate just how bad some of the present day tv football commentators really are. The 1966 fifa world cup was an international association football tournament played in england between 11 and 30 july 1966.
Some people are on the pitch, they think its all over. For those of us who grew up in the early days of football television coverage, kenneth wolstenholme was an iconic figure. Kenneth wolstenholmes wartime log books under the hammer. Kenneth wolstenholme would be glad twitter wasnt around in 1966. Kenneth wolstenholme was the author of a number of books, among them they think its all over 1966 and a memoir, 50 sporting years and its still not all over 1999. But he was also an exceptional pilot who flew in 89 raids for bomber command in the second world war another famous victory over germany. They think its all over is a quote from kenneth wolstenholmes bbc tv commentary in the closing moments of the 1966 fifa world cup final, when england beat west germany 42 after extra time to win the fifa world cup. Nov 02, 2017 kenneth wolstenholme will always be remembered for his legendary phrase, they think its all over. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. That says something about the quality of his commentary that day. After the 1966 world cup, geoff hurst continued to play for west ham and england and was still an internationallyfeared striker when he was named in ramseys squad for the 1970 world cup in mexico.
Memories of the greatest day in english football by kenneth wolstenholme and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Kenneth wolstenholme etched his words into the history book with his classic some people are on the pitch, they think its all over it is now. The world cup in real time by ian passingham waterstones. As a couple of england fans got on the pitch, starting as hurst was running with the ball and ending as he scored, wolstenholme shouted. It was the eighth fifa world cup, the first having been played in 1930. Kenneth wolstenholme they think its all over youtube.
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