The Barry Davies Collection
Shop our exclusive collection of commentary notes by football commentator Barry Davies MBE. For decades, Barry Davies was the voice of BBC Match of the Day. From the 1960s through to the 2000s, he called some of English football's most unforgettable moments with wit, precision, and a dry delivery that elevated every match he covered. One of the great English commentators who shaped how generations experienced the game.
Tea Towel: FIFA World Cup, England v Italy, Bari, 7 July 1990. Barry Davies
The Sports CommentatorsA printed tea towel of Barry Davies' commentary notes from the FIF World Cup 3rd Place Play-Off match between England and Italy on July 7. 1990 The...
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As a leading commentator on Match of the Day, Barry Davies covered World Cups (including England's Italia '90 campaign against Cameroon and Italy), FA Cup finals, European nights, and Manchester United's historic treble season in 1999. His career spanned over four decades at the BBC, making him one of the most respected football commentators in British sports broadcasting history.
This collection features the actual hand-written notes Barry Davies used during live commentary. The team sheets, tactical observations, and meticulously prepared details that shaped his legendary calls. From Wembley finals to the Maracanã, from Sheffield derbies to United's treble, these sheets show the craft behind decades of brilliant commentary.