Peter Brackley - RIP

Discussion in 'Taylor's Tittle-Tattle - General Banter' started by Hornet4ever, Oct 14, 2018.

  1. Hornet4ever

    Hornet4ever WFC Forums Last Man Standing Winner 2018/2019

    Sad. Too young.

    Was one of the best Football commentators around.
     
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  2. Jumbolina

    Jumbolina First Team

    Too young. RIP Peter.
     
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  3. zztop

    zztop Eurovision Winner 2015

    RIP Peter.

    He did the voice of Jimmy Greaves in Spitting Image. They used him once on the Saint & Greavsie show when Jimmy had the flu - a clip of it is here. I remember the show itself. It was hilarious. I particularly like the bit where Jimmy describes his goal celebrations.

     
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  4. nascot

    nascot First Team

    Great memories! Thanks for sharing
     
  5. Smudger

    Smudger Messi's Mad Coach Staff Member

    I never knew about the comedian side of him until reading the Brighton forums with Peter being a staunch Seagulls fan and dedicated charity worker as well. I suspect many here will also remember him for his commentary work on Pro Evolution Soccer alongside Trevor Brooking. A top commentator for anyone tuning into Football Italia on C4 and sadly underused. Perhaps not enough of an arse kisser to be moved up the ranks. Many of todays current crop of commentators especially the new shouty woman on the BBC would do well to learn from Brackley or Davies. Screeching in a high pitched voice any time the ball enters the box is not scintillating commentary. More of a nuisance than anything else. In the past commentators would have to learn their craft over several years before the best were picked from regional sport. Not any more.



     
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  6. zztop

    zztop Eurovision Winner 2015

    I hadn't seen that BackChat video, just brilliant.
     

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