Very sad news today, Legendary broadcaster and commentator Phillip Greene passed away today. Phil was a lifelong Hooper and I will never forget all the help he gave us after Milltown. I was lucky enough to spend an evening in his company about 10 years ago,when he had us all in stitches with tales of his travels around the world and some fantastic stories about the LOI from years gone by. Phillip will be hugely missed by everyone connected with Rovers and the LOI. Thoughts are with his family. Born in Dublin, Philip Greene began his radio career in the 1940s. He was editor, producer and presenter of the popular “Sports Stadium†programme. His first commentary on a soccer international was the game against Argentina at Dalymount Park in 1951. He went on to cover many famous games for radio, including the 1957 World Cup qualifier against England. A life-long Shamrock Rovers and Manchester United supporter, he also wrote a column in the “Evening Press†newspaper. Although best known as a soccer commentator, Greene also commentated on athletics and cricket, and was Head of Sport in RTÉ Radio. He covered his last soccer international for radio in 1985, the year of his official retirement. Short video from the heritage trust about Phil here: http://vimeo.com/16362309 R.I.P __________________
phil greene a very good man gone to his rest i remember listening to him on rte radio and he made a brilliant reference to a shot being like an excercet missile i think he was talking about a ruud gullit shot at dalymount park when ireland were playing a match against the dutch you were a fantastic commentator and i enjoyed your commentaries my condolences to your family and friends you will be forever remembered in my memory fantastic quotes in commentating YNWA David
Very sad rip. rte have a clip of him back in the sixties commentating on a rovers match when the opposition scored very near the end to win the match. He said and I quote AND THE F**KER SCORED live on radio he was off air for a while after this.