Top 5 Quotes & Sayings by Ian Darke

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an English commentator Ian Darke.
Last updated on September 19, 2024.
Ian Darke

Ian Darke is an English association football and boxing commentator who currently works for ESPN and BT Sport. Darke was previously one of Sky's "Big Four" football commentators alongside Martin Tyler, Alan Parry and Rob Hawthorne. He was also the main commentator for Sky's big boxing fights and along with Jim Watt, covered some of the biggest fights involving British boxers.

Billy Gilbert hit a kamikaze back pass which Justin Fashinu pounced on like a black Frank Bruno
I always think the toughest commentary is on a bad goalless draw. If I were assessing a young commentator, I would rate him on a game where nothing is happening.
...and he crosses the line with the ball almost mesmerically tied to his foot with a piece of string. — © Ian Darke
...and he crosses the line with the ball almost mesmerically tied to his foot with a piece of string.
Never go for a 50-50 ball unless you're 80-20 sure of winning it.
And with just 4 minutes gone, the score is already 0-0.
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