Eddie Butler's Iconic Commentary will never be forgotten

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  • @MswToon
    @MswToon Рік тому +75

    Would only be fitting for a minutes silence to be held during wales opening six nations match next year, for me he was the voice of the 6 nations.

  • @RLuke103
    @RLuke103 Рік тому +134

    Cold, crisp February days will never be the same again. RIP Eddie you legend and top notch work as always, Andrew butt.

  • @Wolfsong27FlyHalfFullHeart
    @Wolfsong27FlyHalfFullHeart Рік тому +183

    Such a loss, most of these games I watched when I was a young lad and he’s been the voice throughout it all, my condolences to his family

    • @robynjones4497
      @robynjones4497 Рік тому +2

      You and many many others mate, such sad news, so many iconic rugby moments are burned into my memory with his voice narrating. What a loss. RIP

    • @elliotjones3324
      @elliotjones3324 Рік тому +1

      Same, it will odd not having him there this autumn or next sox nations. Gutted he's gone

  • @azza0911
    @azza0911 Рік тому +71

    His voice along with Bill McLaren's was pure rugby union genius. He will be sadly missed. R.I.P Eddie.

    • @christophercarson6634
      @christophercarson6634 Рік тому

      Bill McLaren is the voice of my rugby youth, never forgotten and much missed.

  • @rivenwizz
    @rivenwizz Рік тому +79

    Butler and Moore was such a good combo. Butler was so articulate, melodic, not overly animated but above all passionate about good rugby. Rip

    • @fucthest8
      @fucthest8 Рік тому +20

      Did you see what Moore said? ""I am devastated by this news. Ed, I'm sorry I never told you how much I admired you as a broadcaster and as a man. Well, it wasn't like that between us, was it. Condolences to Sue and your family. Sport has lost an iconic voice, I have lost a very dear friend.
      Goodbye Edward." My heart.

    • @Joe-po8rx
      @Joe-po8rx Рік тому +8

      Eddie Butler will always be the voice of the 6 nations for me. Such a sad loss. Moore's twitter has been an emotional place this past few days

  • @milorde7669
    @milorde7669 Рік тому +31

    I just cant tell you how much of a blow Eddie Butler's untimely death is. Huge blow to Rugby, to Wales and to all us fans.

  • @damienwilkinson4183
    @damienwilkinson4183 Рік тому +11

    Absolutely spine tingling at times, he always had the tone right, transferred the atmosphere into your home. Butler and Moore were like a double act! Eddie’s introductions/stories/poetry on Scrum V were sporting journalism at its finest ❤

  • @froblivion8284
    @froblivion8284 Рік тому +16

    That’s so sad - for me Eddie was the voice of rugby on par with Murray Walker & F1. Massive loss for all rugby fans. Thank you Eddie for being there - RIP. 😢

  • @svresh
    @svresh Рік тому +2

    Fucking devastated we’ll never heard that sweet sweet voice partnered with Brian Moore ever again

  • @Irish780
    @Irish780 Рік тому +6

    As a irishman it was so sad to hear his passing such a distinctive voice . Made rugby exciting

  • @golfencrucible1074
    @golfencrucible1074 Рік тому +138

    Good of you to get a compilation together so quickly Andrew. A tragic loss to the rugby community.

    • @AndrewDavidForde
      @AndrewDavidForde  Рік тому +51

      The least I could do - as a Welshman his voice became synonymous with Six Nations rugby. It only felt right to make a video like this.

    • @golfencrucible1074
      @golfencrucible1074 Рік тому +3

      @@AndrewDavidForde good man

    • @Nicklogann
      @Nicklogann Рік тому +2

      @@AndrewDavidForde as an Irishman I completely agree with you. Grew up with his voice. Sad loss

    • @jamesm5497
      @jamesm5497 Рік тому +2

      Well said boys

  • @rogerpancake6803
    @rogerpancake6803 Рік тому +4

    Whenever you knew Eddie was commentating it somehow made the occasion brighter, funnier and more enjoyable
    I savoured his levity and brilliance ..irreplaceable

  • @jouejoueking
    @jouejoueking Рік тому +24

    That commentary for Elliot Daly's try. Has to be my favourite. Butler was a passionate Welshman, but he called England's late winner there with such poise and theatre, befitting of the occasion. A truly devastating loss for rugby.
    Rest in peace, Eddie. Play hard up there.

    • @gareth630
      @gareth630 Рік тому

      Gave you a like, but Foxy needed bitch slapping for that piss poor kick ;-)

    • @ihateBigotedIndia400
      @ihateBigotedIndia400 10 місяців тому

      He loves the game not the player, hence no bias whatsoever. Rest in peace, Eddie.

  • @robinbarwick8473
    @robinbarwick8473 Рік тому +2

    An excellent, worthy tribute that does Eddie Butler justice.

  • @csdvideouk
    @csdvideouk Рік тому +4

    Was my favourite commentator. That deep Welsh rolling voice is synonymous with the Six Nations.
    Truly irreplaceable as a commentator. From an England fan.

  • @alexpotts6520
    @alexpotts6520 Рік тому +26

    Butler was a genuine poet. Much like another recent death, he had that air of mystique about him, that even though you'd never met him and didn't know much about him, he felt like a personal friend.

    • @csdvideouk
      @csdvideouk Рік тому +1

      Well worded, completely agree.
      His voice is so familiar after years of Six Nations coverage. So much so that you absolutely take it for granted. I’m gutted he won’t be commentating on the next battle between 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 and 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @jimbokiwi9322
    @jimbokiwi9322 Рік тому +3

    He was like the David Attenborough of the rugby world.

  • @NickProductions20
    @NickProductions20 Рік тому +12

    I’m going to miss him so much.

  • @ThomasWilliams89
    @ThomasWilliams89 Рік тому +3

    The Six Nations will not be the same without Eddie Butler's voice. RIP legend of the game.

  • @mrb7094
    @mrb7094 Рік тому +4

    THE voice of the Six Nations. And a superb player. I'm so, so sorry you've gone. Please rest in peace. You were great.

  • @sbruns90
    @sbruns90 Рік тому +18

    Much like with the late Bill McLaren, when Eddie got excited, that's when he really came into his own. Hugely knowledgeable and a real servant of the game. Not everyone's cup of tea, but you knew he loved his rugby. He'll be missed badly!

  • @harrisoncottle108
    @harrisoncottle108 Рік тому +5

    February will never be the same without his iconic commentary. He will be missed greatly....

  • @jamesm5497
    @jamesm5497 Рік тому +5

    Rugby really will not be the same without him. RIP Eddie, one of the many reasons why I fell in love with the game.

  • @paulbismuth10
    @paulbismuth10 Рік тому +5

    He was a player from another time, classy and highly intelligent. As a commentator I'll always remember his voice.

  • @headintheclouds6935
    @headintheclouds6935 Рік тому +3

    Brian Moore must be devastated. They were such an elite combo

  • @ieuanbevan8491
    @ieuanbevan8491 Рік тому +9

    I'm so glad someone has made a tribute to him. he will be missed dearly by rugby fans all over the world

  • @user-jj7pr2uv8b
    @user-jj7pr2uv8b Рік тому +1

    I cried when I heard he passed away, was gutted and I still cannot believe he has gone. His voice made the six nations . So many great memories. Sending my love to his family HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🏉🍺

  • @lexas1
    @lexas1 Рік тому +3

    The velvet voice of rugby. As a recent convert to the game I have binge watched hundreds of games and the ones I enjoyed the most were those he commented. You knew you were in good hands. Irreplaceable. RIP

  • @pdkodude283
    @pdkodude283 Рік тому +2

    The tournament won't be the same without that voice guiding us. So passionate about the game and he shoved that passion through the screen to us all! Spectacular career and a legacy that won't be forgotten.
    RIP Eddie. Never forgotten.

  • @cameronjeffrey9003
    @cameronjeffrey9003 Рік тому +2

    Six nations is gonna be so weird without him, RIP Eddie your a legend of the game

  • @AJakes93
    @AJakes93 Рік тому +2

    One of my favourite commentators growing up in South Africa. Always enjoyed his commentary especially when the Boks played against Wales on the EOYT. Till this day I wanna go watch a test at the Millennium Stadium! Huge loss to Welsh and world rugby. RIP Eddie 🙏🏾

  • @Jack13001
    @Jack13001 Рік тому +11

    So sad, fantastic commentary, great man. RIP from an Irishman.

  • @Taranakiwi
    @Taranakiwi Рік тому +32

    Great work on the compilation Andrew, that last clip left me a bit misty in the eyes. RIP Eddie, there won't ever be another one like you.

  • @robbiewilliams8580
    @robbiewilliams8580 Рік тому +1

    Get the chills re listening to this . Literally brought the stadium atmosphere to your arm chair . RIP Eddie

  • @kentendo2672
    @kentendo2672 Рік тому +5

    Such sad news and a big loss to the rugby community. A much loved and respected gentleman. We here in Gwent have lost a very good man. I had the pleasure of meeting Eddie on a few occasions and he was a lovely guy. RIP Eddie and my condolences to those close to him

  • @lestmak
    @lestmak Рік тому +9

    RIP Eddie. His voice and commentary have been iconic for rugby and so many other sports. Always on the mark and one of the few commentators to commit any Colemanballs. Definitely, I will miss the sound of his voice the next time I watch the Six Nations. Thank you Eddie.

  • @garethrichmond4388
    @garethrichmond4388 Рік тому +1

    Loss for us all. A Wales supporter I feel it particularly keenly he's been an indelible part of some of my happiest days.

  • @hbeytollah
    @hbeytollah Рік тому +1

    Great tribute. Loved his voice. The voice of the Six Nations.

  • @LeMerch
    @LeMerch Рік тому +1

    Awh Man…. So sad to hear this :( I’m Irish, and used to love his voice watching the 6N… always made it exciting and knew exactly what to say and when to say it.. and always impartial. So sad. Condolences to his family and friends.

  • @trevorlowman4752
    @trevorlowman4752 Рік тому +1

    An absolute legend, the voice of rugby. Won’t be the same without you. RIP

  • @nicktownsend9724
    @nicktownsend9724 Рік тому +2

    Such a loss, a real voice of rugby and Wales, my sadness at the thought of no longer hearing his eloquent commentaries seems selfish compared to what his poor family must be suffering at this moment. Love and Respect.

  • @pepperandrews3483
    @pepperandrews3483 Рік тому +1

    “Michael Owens arm goes up!”.....still the best. Great bloke.

  • @jasonladd6400
    @jasonladd6400 Рік тому +1

    Was quite shocked to hear about him. Will be missed by many. rip.

  • @clivem24
    @clivem24 Рік тому +2

    Will be sadly missed, a great voice, joins those other greats in the big commentary box in the sky, Bill Mclaren, Eddie Waring, Peter Alliss, Dan Maskell, and more!

  • @paulyflyer8154
    @paulyflyer8154 Рік тому +1

    I had no idea that Eddie has passed away until I stumbled across this. I live not far from him too. Such a shock and a huge loss not only to rugby but his friends, family and the local community.

  • @ivanmelamud4512
    @ivanmelamud4512 Рік тому +1

    I miss him already. Iconic.

  • @thomasreger6392
    @thomasreger6392 Рік тому +4

    Vielen Dank für diese beeindruckende Zusammenstellung. Wie werden wir Eddies Stimme vermissen. Ruhe in Frieden.

  • @catch22rugby
    @catch22rugby Рік тому +4

    What a man! What a voice!

  • @markc3258
    @markc3258 Рік тому +1

    Really going to miss his voice ..
    a sad day for rugby
    May he RIP

  • @silverlace12
    @silverlace12 Рік тому +3

    RIP Eddie, always liked his banter with Brian Moore

  • @PooOnF1re
    @PooOnF1re Рік тому +1

    One of the absolute best. RIP legend

  • @d9dga
    @d9dga Рік тому +3

    Clicked "like" during the ads... wasn't going to be an option for Eddie!

  • @bedojames
    @bedojames Рік тому +1

    The voice of rugby plus epic voiceovers on other events and not all sporting. Six nations will miss Eddie on bbc.

  • @paulfranklin8636
    @paulfranklin8636 Рік тому +1

    Damn I'm going to miss his voice....his commentary as Morgon scores that try to win the GS still sends shivers down the spine, an brings back memories of the day o the green in front of City Hall...then singing all the way back to Merthyr on the train

  • @johnnyonenote376
    @johnnyonenote376 Рік тому +3

    Thank you Andrew. Really appreciate you being able to put up this fine compilation as a tribute to Eddie Butler. Fine player, fantasic commentator and journalist, rest in peace Eddie.

  • @Karma-qt4ji
    @Karma-qt4ji Рік тому +1

    RIP to a legend and ambassador of the game. Much love and respect from South Africa!

  • @JimClimber
    @JimClimber Рік тому +1

    Thank you Eddie, the soundtrack to many 6N's . RIP

  • @JOEPHPS
    @JOEPHPS Рік тому +1

    His voice was synonymous with those Saturday nights in the Six Nations. Brilliant man who will be sorely missed.

  • @trim3408
    @trim3408 Рік тому +1

    Watching rugby won't be the same again. There was always something about his voice that added to the atmosphere of every game he commented upon. You were somehow never closer to feeling like you were there experiencing the excitement stands than when Eddie Butler was calling the game. RIP to one of the greats.

  • @andrewtaylor5695
    @andrewtaylor5695 Рік тому +1

    For all the completely justified talk of his distinctive voice and terrific passion, the moment where he flags the atmosphere in the ground as being electric then stays silent for a good few seconds marks him out as a great commentator, for me. Knowing when to keep quiet and let the images and sound speak for themselves is a highly underrated skill.

  • @MrTaktic121
    @MrTaktic121 Рік тому +1

    brought passion to the game again, goosebumps with his commentary

  • @ashleytombs
    @ashleytombs Рік тому +1

    The world of rugby has lost one of its greatest Motorsport had Murray Walker rugby has Eddie butler the rugby World Cup and the six nations will never be the same again his enthusiastic commentary Brings so much joy to many people he will be sadly missed RIP Eddie

  • @colynbarrett8127
    @colynbarrett8127 Рік тому

    The Voice of Welsh players. Supporters. Young and Old alike! So polite of his Friend and Colleague Brian Moore to write what he did. Such a loss at such a young age. Sincere condolences too his Lovely Family. " Er Serchus Gof Am Eddie Butler "

  • @timhorrocks3515
    @timhorrocks3515 Рік тому +1

    Watching the 6 nations just wont be the same without Eddie commentating. Listening to him pronounce the French players names was just magical. Il miss him.

  • @jaymeister4850
    @jaymeister4850 Рік тому +1

    Rest in peace, sir. You were one of the great commentators of this wonderful game we all love. Hearing your voice erupt in passion when we lost against your boys made it somewhat more bearable. (Only somewhat, it still stung!)
    Condolyto his family and friends. U til we hear that deep booming voice again.
    From South Africa 🇿🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @elliotjones3324
    @elliotjones3324 Рік тому +1

    Great compilation Andy, I was there for the England/Ireland games in 05 and France in 08. What a voice, I'll miss his voice that's for sure. Brillaint tribute

  • @1954breconrise
    @1954breconrise Рік тому +2

    Like Bill McLaren his voice was rugby, RIP Eddie you will be sorely missed

  • @llywelynapgruffyddapllywel3571

    Thank you. A few tears. My age, 48,, he was always on the International Match program as E.T. Butler. Say no more. He will be missed badly by Pooler and Wales, and RUGBY!!!

  • @MrRugbylane
    @MrRugbylane Рік тому +3

    Great word Andrew. I lovely tribute. Six Nations wont be the same again

  • @jackm2939
    @jackm2939 Рік тому +1

    Great tribute Fordey! RIP Eddie. A true rugby voice

  • @Muesli711
    @Muesli711 Рік тому +2

    Gone far, far too soon. RIP.

  • @grantradford5281
    @grantradford5281 Рік тому +1

    Great people learn from the best and find their own voice! Learning from the great Voice of rugby he took his own path and became the voice of his generation. His voice and thoughts will be missed. Bill and Eddie will sit and commentate from the stars this 6 nations and wouldn’t we all love to hear that poetry in motion. RIP x

  • @richardburke6533
    @richardburke6533 Рік тому +2

    I'm more choked up by this news than the Queens passing. R.I.P you absolute legend. Watching the 6 nations will not be the same, hearing your voice gave me goosebumps and gets the adrenaline pumping during the game. Thoughts are with the family.

  • @nogoodboyo1921
    @nogoodboyo1921 Рік тому

    Sitting at Druidstone Hotel where he loved to come. Missed sharing breakfast with him this morning - always a true gent and wonderful humble conversationalist. Much missed down here and in the rugby world.

  • @TheyKnewItWasOver
    @TheyKnewItWasOver Рік тому +1

    Goosebumps watching this. Rugby will never be the same without him.

  • @mauricegarvey4631
    @mauricegarvey4631 Рік тому +5

    Jesus. I watched the video, have always liked Butler. Then I thought it was a lovely touch at the end of the video, to see him playing and scoring a try for Wales.
    Then I saw Eddie Butler 1957 - 2022.
    I can't believe it. What a loss for rugby. He had a sooting, reassuring voice. And I always felt he was impartial, as an Irish person anyway.
    RIP Eddie, Godspeed.

  • @johngarveyire
    @johngarveyire Рік тому +1

    Rest in Peace Mr Butler, teams ebb and flow, players played and retired, the game changed but you where always the voice, the game will not be the same without you. Thank you.

  • @thomasphilipmeadows4569
    @thomasphilipmeadows4569 Рік тому +2

    I don’t really know how I am going to cope watching international rugby from now on. Honestly one of the earliest voices I can recollect hearing as a child, iconic and forever to me the voice of sport

  • @northernladd4133
    @northernladd4133 Рік тому +1

    Rip Eddie. I will miss the commentary throughout the six nations.

  • @ryanmurphy8216
    @ryanmurphy8216 Рік тому +1

    Voice of the six nations. Great video and very touching adding him scoring a try at the end.

  • @gjh997
    @gjh997 Рік тому

    Tears and laughs from me watching this video. What a legend. RIP

  • @seank3828
    @seank3828 Рік тому +1

    RIP Eddie Thank you for your great commentary, insights, humour and love of Rugby, the 6 Nations will not be the same without you

  • @lavsmate
    @lavsmate Рік тому +2

    Great upload.... EDDIE was the definitive voice of rugby... He conveyed evey emotion of the game... Missed but definitely never forgotten.. Rest in peace sir...

  • @mortontv8436
    @mortontv8436 Рік тому +1

    Rest in peace Eddie being the main commentator on bbc throughout a vest amount of years growing up watching six nations Eddie was a massive influence throughout everything making so many memories six nations won’t be the same anymore without eddie😢

  • @edwardburek1717
    @edwardburek1717 Рік тому +1

    RIP Eddie Butler. He always seemed to find the right words for the right occasion at the right time, his timing was so uncanny. Little wonder that to my ears he was essentially the Poet Laureate of BBC Sport. And the double act with Brian Moore goes without saying.
    Really nice touch with the tribute, especially with the final clip - he walked the walk, and he talked the talk.
    I'm going to miss him.

  • @MrDessie1968
    @MrDessie1968 Рік тому

    Andrew Forde that was so well put together and rounded off with a clip of Eddie playing too. Superb.

  • @thecoderofyoutube
    @thecoderofyoutube Рік тому +1

    Gutting. He knew my mum and dad and I had a good chat with him after my dad passed away a few years ago. Lovely bloke, will be sorely missed.

  • @jonnybaynham1689
    @jonnybaynham1689 Рік тому +1

    The speed to get this together really is amazing. Some fantastic moments. Special shout out to the Ireland v ABs in 2013. As an Englishman I love the England v Wales 2017, along with a number of Wallabies v Oz games like 2012...

  • @canudigitsuker
    @canudigitsuker Рік тому

    RIP Eddie, will miss your commentary, great montage of some of eddies commentary

  • @hlongrigg
    @hlongrigg Рік тому

    My favourite Eddie commentary moment is when Farrell slotted a kick and he said ‘that man is a superb striker of a rugby ball’

  • @vonteflon
    @vonteflon Рік тому +6

    Well done Andrew. Brilliant compilation, even by your high standards, and to get it done so fast is incredible. Nice touch with the try at the end (amazing pass from the winger by the way! 🤩)
    Butler was a brilliant commentator in his own right, but I particularly loved his double-act with Brian Moore. One of my favourites was England v Italy - Toby Flood kicked for the hundredth time and Moore lost it, shouting and presumably swearing as his next words were cut off by the producer! Eddie was absolutely pissing himself laughing and did well to hold it together to carry on talking normally.
    The one piece of Butler commentary that always sticks in my memory is George North running through three defenders to score in the corner (I think v England). Butler growling “the POWER OF NOOOORTH!!”
    Anyway, wonderful tribute mate. 👏

  • @seanomalley7073
    @seanomalley7073 Рік тому

    This man should never be allowed to retire👌🙌❤

  • @animekawaiichan9399
    @animekawaiichan9399 Рік тому +1

    Damn this is so tragic. May your soul RIP old man. You won't be forgotten.

  • @criffermaclennan
    @criffermaclennan Рік тому

    I'm just glad I got to hear both Eddie and Bill McLaren commentate on our wonderful game.

  • @simon5evans52
    @simon5evans52 Рік тому +1

    A poet. RIP Eddie.

  • @StanWilks
    @StanWilks Рік тому +1

    Can't believe he's gone. As integral a cop to the Six Nations set-up as the rugby itself. RIP.

  • @woollyhat8536
    @woollyhat8536 11 місяців тому

    Loved eddies voice for all these games, but always especially loved the romance he put on his pronunciation of the French players!

  • @cullyx2913
    @cullyx2913 Рік тому

    The voice of a generation of rugby fans,so sad…………..Great tribute montage

  • @garyfallows1123
    @garyfallows1123 Рік тому +1

    He was as big a giant to the commentary of Rugby Union as was the great Eddie Waring to Rugby League, RIP

  • @aidanrandall8951
    @aidanrandall8951 Рік тому +1

    Rest In Peace, Eddie ❤