John Motson (1945-2023): The legendary football commentator was a man of sincere Christian faith
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Jonny Reid2023-02-24T10:20:00
The son of a Methodist minister, John Motson supported the emergence of Christians in Sport and will be remembered as a man of great faith and integrity, says Jonny Reid
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