The Premier League is just a few weeks away, with many teams on worldwide pre-season tours or at least back in training and we can’t wait for domestic football to return.
One thing almost every football fan is longing for is to hear the dulcet tones of Martin Tyler on Super Sundays once again.
Tyler and Sky Sports have been broadcasting Premier League coverage since it’s launch in 1992 and have brought us some incredible moments.
From Wayne Rooney’s volley against Man City to Stan Collymore’s effort against Leeds in 2000, we take you threw the greatest Premier League commentaries of all time.
Steve Bruce v Sheffield Wednesday, April 1993
Martin Tyler’s commentary as Man Utd won the first Premier League title in 1993 is stuff of legend.
“Yes for Manchester United, Alex Ferguson can’t contain himself and that’s totally understandable, it’s been a phenomenal finish”
Nwankwo Kanu v Chelsea, October 1999
Not only was this a stunning effort by the Nigerian but it was his hat-trick goal away at Stamford Bridge. Martin Tyler perfectly describes the emotion of the moment for both Kanu and his opponents:
“It’s Kanu – what’s he going to do? Oh, can you believe it? He’s flattened Chelsea! He’s hit a hat-trick at Stamford Bridge!”
Stan Collymore v Newcastle, April 1996
Martin Tyler has an unbelievable ability to sense when a big moment is on the horizon. Not only was Liverpool’s 4-3 win over Newcastle one of the greatest matches in Premier League history, but it produced one of the greatest commentaries too.
“Collymore closing in… Liverpool lead in stoppage time! Kevin Keegan hangs his head… he’s devastated!”
Tony Adams v Everton, May 1998
Arsenal wrapped up their first Premier League title with a comfortable win over Everton. Captain Tony Adams scored the fourth in a 4-0 win. Adams was just as rare as Man United not winning the title, Tyler described it brilliantly.
“And it’s Tony Adams, put through by Steve Bould… would you believe it! That sums it all up…”
Paulo Di Canio v Wimbledon, March 2000
Sometimes not many words are needed to describe incredible moments, take Paulo Di Canio’s volley for an example. Martin Tyler is almost speechless when it goes in:
“Oh I do not believe that, that is sensational even by his standards”
Stan Collymore v Leeds, October 2000
Four years after that goal against Newcastle, Stan Collymore was at Bradford and back doing what he does best, scoring incredible goals. This time Martin Tyler described his over head kick against Leeds.
“COLLYMORE! Glorious goal, Stan is back and HOW!”
