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motty

/ ˈmɒtɪ /

noun

  1. the target at which coins are aimed in pitch-and-toss

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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"I have always played when 'Rooty' has not played, so I have fulfilled a certain role that he has done so well. If they need me to play a different way I can do it, just give me the opportunity. 'Motty' has been very good and clear with me."

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"Motty was a remarkable character and a remarkable commentator," Lineker, speaking to PM on BBC Radio 4, said.

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Fondly referred to as “Motty,” Motson called games for Britain’s national broadcaster from 1968-2018, covering 10 World Cups, 10 European Championships and 29 FA Cup finals.

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Legendary BBC Sport commentator John Motson recalls a classic interview from 1979, in which a prickly Brian Clough gave a young Motty a hard time.

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Mr. Motson, often known by his nickname, “Motty,” was born on July 10, 1945, in Salford, England.

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