He first played rugby union for the Old Crossleyans. Malcolm Allison, Derek Dougan, Pat Crerand and Bob McNab (who joined the panel after England were eliminated from the tournament) were dubbed the "Midnight Cowboys" by the press, due to the late night kick-offs and viewers deserted the BBC in droves, the only time ITV have beaten the BBC when the two have gone head to head with the same live event. [3] Abandoned by his father, his mother gave him up for adoption at 7 months old to Methodist lay preachers Ralph (deceased) and Dorothy Moore, who moved to Halifax, West Yorkshire,[4] where he lived in Illingworth and attended the Crossley and Porter School. A bright light has gone out on the worlds of sport and broadcasting. After flirting with a return to the BBC (he admitted to being tempted by the Corporation's offer that he could also present coverage of cricket, which he loved) in the late 1970s he was also offered a six-part documentary series Brian Moore Meets... which featured the likes of Kevin Keegan, Niki Lauda and Björn Borg. The song The Game by Tackhead featured vocals by Moore providing a commentary of the song. University of LIFE. As a consequence he was the most popular choice to have a new stand at the club's Priestfield Stadium named after him. [5], The shame he felt at being a victim of abuse made him keep silent about it until he visited the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre in London in 2008. There's a good ball played in for Tony Morley. Belfast. Moore, Alan Clarke and Maurice Edelston were behind the mic for BBC Radio when England won the 1966 FIFA World Cup. Moore writes on rugby, with a Monday column for the Daily Telegraph, and was shortlisted for Sports Journalist of the Year in the 2009 British Press Awards. Brian Moore began his career in newspapers. There are 2,300+ professionals named "Brian Moore", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. Join. Moore has had books published by Simon & Schuster. About Brian. In Australia in 1989, the Lions won the series 2–1, and Moore was famously caught celebrating the morning after on Sydney Harbour Bridge, doing aeroplane impressions. Moore studied law at the University of Nottingham gaining an LLB (Hons) degree in 1984, and was awarded an honorary Doctorate in Law on 14 July 2010. Moore suffered from serious heart problems in his later years and twice underwent life-saving surgery for blocked arteries. Brian Moore also lent his voice to the Liverpool F.C. Musician/Band. He revealed afterwards on Twitter that he had discovered in so doing he was half Chinese, not half Malaysian as previously believed, and his grandfather had been a steelworker in Rotherham. Well Steve McMahon sure can rap, it's about time he had an England cap. Enticed across by head of sport Jimmy Hill, Moore would become synonymous with ITV Sport over the next three decades. Photos. [5] Although still qualified to practise, he has not done so since 2003.[5][10]. In 1986, he presented the coverage from London for most of the tournament, before flying out to commentate on the final. Brian Moore also lent his voice to the Liverpool F.C. His time on Talksport included hosting Inside the Boardroom, where club chairmen and directors would join him in the studio and field phone-in questions from fans. Although ITV had covered League football before, the launch of The Big Match in 1968 began to garner the network a reputation as a respected alternative to the BBC. He also covered the FA Cup Final on ITV every year from 1969 to 1988 and again in 1998. Pub. In his prime as a commentator Moore produced many magic moments. It set the standard for all TV football panels of the future. ", when England did not run the ball in Rome, and shouted "You halfwit!" His music choices were Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Queen of the Night aria; Ian Dury and The Blockheads — "Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick"; Genesis — "In the Cage"; Samuel Barber — Adagio for Strings; Pink Floyd — "Us and Them"; The Stranglers — "Always the Sun"; Green Day — "Jesus of Suburbia"; Pietro Mascagni — The Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana. He joined talksport permanently in 2013–14 and now hosts their rugby show, Full Contact, every Sunday from 8 pm to 10 pm. Join Facebook to connect with Brian Moore and others you may know. [11][12] In 2011 it won the Best Autobiography award at the British Sports Book Awards. So come on Bobby Robson, he's the man, 'cause if anyone can, Macca can! See All Photos. In retirement he joined the team of readers for Bromley Talking Newspapers, making weekly recordings for the blind of items taken from the local papers. ", Last edited on 15 September 2020, at 22:18, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Brian Moore's Head Looks Uncannily Like London Planetarium, https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/brian-moore-9200921.html, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Brian_Moore_(commentator)&oldid=978605526, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 15 September 2020, at 22:18. His updated version of his autobiography, Beware of the Dog (2009), won the 2010 William Hill Sports Book of the Year award, among what was described as one of the strongest shortlists ever assembled. During his eulogy at Moore's funeral, close friend Norman Giller said: "Brian was a refined, modest man whose next boast would have been his first. In 1990 he moved to London to train as a solicitor, and played for Harlequins. Current city. His experience and microphone skills were obvious but he never played "the big man" and his presence was sadly missed when his illness meant he had to leave. He then worked for The Exchange Telegraph for two years before moving to The Times in 1958. Brian Moore is on Facebook. His 6 Nations broadcasting was, as part of the overall BBC coverage, shortlisted in the Sport category of the 2011 BAFTA Television Awards. [13] He has also published The Thoughts of chairman Moore, and More Thoughts of chairman Moore (2011). He has been a regular invitee at leading UK literary festivals – including Hay, Keswick, Dartington Hall, Salisbury and Wimbledon, invariably speaking to large audiences. Like: Follow: Message: More: About. Log In. To connect with Brian, join Facebook today. Although a panel of football experts was not entirely new, Moore and Hill presided over a month of football debate – and glorious action – that bristled with controversy and charisma. [16], He, along with Prince Harry, both argued that in response to Black Lives Matter, the song Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, should no longer be sung in a rugby context. [9], Moore trained as a solicitor, and he was a partner in both Edward Lewis LLP, and later Memery Crystal LLP. Brian Baden Moore (28 February 1932 – 1 September 2001) was an English sports commentator and television presenter who covered nine World Cups and more than 20 Cup finals. College. Education. Although he will primarily be remembered as a commentator, Moore presented a number of flagship ITV Sport shows including Saturday lunchtime preview On The Ball and Midweek Sports Special. He commentated on this tournament alongside Michael Owen, Scott Quinnell, Gavin Hastings, Paul Wallace, Phil Vickery, John Taylor, Andrew McKenna & David Campese. He commentated with Andrew McKenna, David Campese, Shane Williams, Michael Lynagh, Sean Holley and Sir Ian McGeechan. During thirty years at ITV, Moore commentated on European triumphs by Arsenal, Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, Everton and Aberdeen. Oh, it must be! Moore covered the 2011 Rugby World Cup for TalkSport Radio as lead co-commentator. Accomplishments. Current City. About Brian Moore. Brian Christopher Moore (born 11 January 1962) is an English former rugby union footballer. Moore was the guest on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs on 24 February 2012 where he was interviewed at length by Kirsty Young. Contact Us. [4], Moore attended the funeral of his birth mother in January 2020. Brian Moore's commentary of the winning goal in Aston Villa's 1982 European Cup Final win over Bayern Munich is displayed on a giant banner across the North Stand of Villa Park: Shaw, Williams, prepared to venture down the left. University of Asbos. Friends: Photos: Videos: Photos. [4] During his time at Nottingham he won his first England caps and toured Australia with the British and Irish Lions. It is his full-time career, and he regularly commentates alongside Eddie Butler on the BBC's rugby union coverage, including the English matches in the Six Nations Championship. Brian Moore. View the profiles of professionals named "Brian Moore" on LinkedIn. Moore was also a member of the England side which won Grand Slams in 1991, 1992 and 1995. or. He played as a hooker, and is a rugby presenter and pundit for BBC Sport, Talksport and Love Sport Radio.