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How do you become a football commentator? Broadcasting stars reveal life behind the microphone

Their voices are some of the most recognisable in the world, describing in detail all the greatest games, but what is it like being a commentator?

Think of a famous moment from football history. In your mind, you visualise the movement of the players, the bulge of the net as the ball goes in, the scenes of jubilation from team-mates and supporters, with a soundtrack that perfectly describes the poetry of the play.

Each iconic goal is intrinsically attached to a particular piece of commentary, such as Manchester City's Premier League-winning goal in 2012 as Martin Tyler screamed "Agueroooo" before noting "I swear you'll never see anything like this ever again.