A commentator who is no lesser than a poet, Drury is genuinely a legend in the world of football
In the game of football, commentators have a unique place in the souls of the community. They are the ones who provide significant information about the games and also charmingly describe the live matches. In short, commentators make the game livelier through their words and expressions. Talking about commentators, British commentator Peter Drury is a guy who requires no introduction. A true legend in the football universe, Drury has been a commentator for over two decades. In this piece, we take you through some of Drury’s best commentary moments.
Roma vs. Barcelona (Champions League)-“Roma have risen from their ruins. Manolas the Greek God in Rome. The unthinkable unfolds before our eyes. This was not meant to happen. This could not happen. This is happening. Barcelona! Extraordinary! Eight minutes from elimination. Di Francesco does not know where to go. Iniesta does not know where to look. It is a Greek from Mount Olympus who has come to the seven hills of Rome and pulled off a miracle.”
Spain vs. Russia (2018 World Cup)- “There are decibels and then there’s this. There will be a party, a Russian party, this nation will dance on their Saturday night to Sochi! Spain on the plane, or Spain in the Russian rain. You’ve heard of ‘SharapOVA, you’ve heard of ‘KornokOVA, now, it’s all OVER. Pique climbed high, Dzyuba climbed higher & Russia as a nation rose highest.”
Manchester United vs. Manchester City- “A red-letter day, Scott McTominay, Ederson stay to hide, it’s Solskjaer’s day to look to Paradise and say I’ve done a double over the Neighbours”
Rooney’s overhead kick vs. Manchester City-“What a goal, What a time, and What a place – Wayne Rooney out of this world”.
When Aaron Ramsey left Arsenal to join Juventus- “One-day next autumn when Aaron Ramsey wakes up in his bed in Turin and feels a little bit lonely in a foreign land, he will warm himself with the memory in a sense of goodbyes to Arsenal of a goal against Spurs at Wembley.”
South Africa’s first goal in the World Cup 2010- “It’s Tshabalala! Goal Bafana Bafana! Goal for South Africa! Goal for all Africa!”
And there you have it. The man, the poet and his dramatic words: Peter Drury’s finest for you!
