The best/worst rugby league commentary of all time

YOU think the English commentators were biased during the World Club Series? They had nothing on the immortal Mick Morgan.

YOU think the Pommy commentators were biased during the World Club Series? You aint seen nothing yet.

Mick Morgan, an England international of the 1970s and long time stalwart of British rugby league in the 60s, 70s and 80s, tried his hand at commentary following his retirement.

Boasting a thick Yorkshire accent and a willingness to let it all hang out, Morgan’s commentary masterpiece was created in the 1992-93 Regal Trophy final.

In a stunning upset, a plucky Castleford outfit upset the might of Wigan 33-2. The Riversiders were in the middle of one of the most dominant stretches in their history and won eight league titles, nine Challenge Cups and seven Regal Trophys between 1984 and 1996, but on this day Cas had their measure and didn’t Mick love it.

A handy translator for some of Morgan’s stronger remarks

“SEND HIM OFF! SEND THE DIRTY GIT OFF! GET HIM OFF THE FIELD. THAT WERE DIABOLICAL”

That act of foul play was most untoward. Referee, you should dismiss this player posthaste!

“THAT’S JUST TYPICAL OF WHAT IT IS! GET HIM WALKING!”

Such play is typical of Wigan! That player must be sent from the field in accordance to the rules of the game!

“THEY DON’T LIKE IT. WALK HIM CAMPBELL, IF YOU’VE GOT ANY BOTTLE. If YOU’VE GOT ANY BOTTLE CAMPBELL HE SHOULD WALK. THAT WERE ABSOLUTE DIABOLICAL”

The crowd did not care for such play! If the referee is strong in his convictions, he should dole out the appropriate punishment and send this player from the field.

“HE’S GIVEN HIM A YELLOW CARD! I CARN SPAKE! YOU BOTTLESS GIT CAMBELL, YOU DICKHEAD”

My word, only a yellow card? The referee has failed to show his mettle on this occasion. Poor form by you, sir!

“COME ON CAS, RUB IT IN!”

Castleford should attempt to exploit the extra man and take advantage of the situation.

“WHAT A MAGNIFICENT TRY! SHOVE IT UP YOUR ARSE!”

By gum, what a try that was! That certainly made up for the Wigan player only receiving a yellow card!

“HE’S THE BEST PROP IN THE WORLD! NEVERMIND ANYBODY ELSE!”

This player is one of the best in his position in the world! Other players are not required when you have one of his calibre!

At this point the video descends into incomprehensible Yorkshire gibberish.

Originally published as The best/worst rugby league commentary of all time