Top 10 Peter Drury commentary quotes and moments

Kingsley Neji
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Discover the Top 10 Peter Drury commentary quotes and moments with SportPremi. Our list showcases the most memorable commentaries and iconic moments from Drury.

Who is Peter Drury?

Peter Drury is one of the most famous sports commentators; he is known for his poetic lines during football commentaries.

Peter Drury currently works for Amazon Prime Video on its Premier League coverage in the UK.

He previously worked for CBS Sports on the English-language broadcasts of the UEFA Champions League and Europa League.

In addition, he joined NBC Sports in July 2022 as the lead play-by-play commentator for the Premier League. Moreover, he is the lead play-by-play announcer for Sky Sports and NBC Sports’ Premier League coverage.

READ ALSO: Peter Drury Biography, Net Worth, Family and Salary Per Week.

Peter Drury in the Footballing Space

For the past 20 years, Peter Drury has thrilled millions of football fans around the world. His unique voice is familiar not only in live matches but also in Konami’s Pro Evolution Soccer, where he welcomes players with his famous line:

“Hello everyone, I’m Peter Drury, Jim Beglin alongside me”

Peter Drury in Konami’s Pro Evolution Football game

Top 10 Peter Drury Commentary Quotes and Moments.

1. When Siphiwe Tshabalala scored in the 2010 World Cup opener.

image of Siphiwe Tshabalala celebrating his goal opener in 2010 World Cup.
Siphiwe Tshabalala celebrates his famous goal against Mexico in the 2010 World Cup opener.

“Goal Bafana Bafana! Goal for South Africa! Goal for all of Africa! Rejoice!”

2. Pep Guardiola’s substitution of Gabriel Jesus for David Silva.

“Jesus for Silva, a move Judas Iscariot will be proud of. Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City scores from a cross. And Jesus heads home from the cross.”

3. Petr Čech saving Gabriel Jesus’ penalty.

Petr Cech saving Gabriel Jesus penalty during Premier League match
Petr Čech Saves Gabriel Jesus’ penalty

“Peter Denies Jesus Again”

4. England’s defeat to Croatia in the 2018 World Cup semi-final.

Peter Drury on England's defeat to Croatia in the 2018 World Cup semi-final.
England’s dream of reaching the 2018 World Cup final ended after a defeat to Croatia.

“The Three Lions were toothless, voiceless, and their dream in tatters. It’s not coming home, Britain; it has just limped away, maybe forever.”

5. Midfield battle between Thomas Partey and Paul Pogba.

Thomas Partey challenging Paul Pogba during Premier League match.
Thomas Partey and Paul Pogba competing in midfield during a Premier League match.

“Right there you’ve got two midfielders battling it out for glory and stardom. You look at Thomas Partey and see he’s ready to party, but you look at Pogba, and it seems he’s here to sweep after the party is over.”

6. Mocking Manchester United’s poor run in 2021.

Manchester United's poor run in 2021.
Man United struggled for consistency during the 2021 season.

“Manchester United is the most consistent team, one win in August, one win in September, one win in October, one win in November, one win in December, it’s just like a menstrual cycle! If they don’t win in January, know that they are pregnant.”

7. Manchester United’s style of play under Ralf Rangnick.

Man United's style of play under Ralf Rangnick.
Manchester United under Ralf Rangnick

“Rangnick’s Man United are playing a new kind of pressing football called ‘Depressing.'”

8. Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United.

Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Manchester United.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Man United.

“The man is a storybook all by himself. There is no work of fiction more fanciful.”

9. Describing the Etihad atmosphere

“Etihad is bubbling up like it only does on ‘Special Days.'”

10. Roma’s 3-0 comeback vs Barcelona

Roma's 3-0 comeback vs Barcelona
Roma’s 3-0 comeback vs Barcelona in the 2018 Champions League

“Roma have risen from their ruins. Manolas, a Greek god in Rome!”

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