Missing Peter Drury commentating Premier League matches? Jim Beglin reveals his whereabouts

Peter Drury is one of the most experienced and celebrated football commentators in the world. [Courtesy]

Some football commentators are more entertaining to listen to than watching a match.

As a football fan, you must have been wondering why you no longer get to listen to Peter Drury commentating that mouth-watering Premier League match alongside Jim Beglin.

Well, Peter Drury’s mother is the reason for his absence in the busy December Premier League schedule.

On December 20, Jim Beglin divulged to fans that Drury’s mother was very sick and would not commentate matches as usual. Beglin, however, did not give a date when he would return to action.

“Peter has informed me that due to the very poor health of his mum, he will not be commentating for the immediate future. There is no fixed date for his return so please don’t ask. Thank you,” Beglin’s tweet read.

Watching football on TV has never been boring, especially when Drury is commentating a match.

His voice has become familiar to many football fans worldwide, more specifically, his method of describing and analysing goals.

The celebrated legend of the beautiful game was crowned Commentator of the Year at the 2019 FSA Awards in association with BeGambleAware on December 17.

In 2018 during Barcelona’s shock defeat to AS Roma in the UEFA Champions League (UCL), Drury’s iconic commentary sent social media into a frenzy.

Italy’s Roma pulled off a sensational second-leg comeback to beat Barca 3-0 and reach UCL semi-finals on away goals.

Barca were heavy favourites to progress after a 4-1 first-leg win, but fell apart to Roma's brilliant showing and Drury made headlines for his poetic work.

“Roma have risen from their ruins!

Manolas, the Greek God in Rome. The unthinkable unfolds before our eyes! This was not meant to happen, this could not happen, this is happening!

“Beyond reason! Beyond Roman reality! And in the end, beyond Barcelona. How did that just happen? Roma made it happen. History has been made, even in this city and its bottomless well of myth and legend. A sporting achievement beyond anything imagined at the Olympic stadium.

“It’s a Greek from Mount Olympus, who has come to the Seven Hills of Rome and pulled off a miracle!” Drury shouted.

Drury’s first job was as an accountant before joining BBC Radio 5Live and commenting during Euro ’96. He was snapped up by ITV during France ’98 FIFA World Cup.

He then joined BT Sport in 2013 where he continues to impress on European football competitions including Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League.

Other commentators that make you enjoy watching football include; Jon Champion, Martin Tyler, Clive Allen, Jim ProudFoot and Andy Townsend.

Jim Beglin and Peter Drury. [Courtesy]