- He joined the Barnet Press newspaper as a junior reporter aged 18.
- His father was a Methodist minister.
- Is an avid supporter of Boston United football club.
- He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2001 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to Sports Broadcasting.
- Hertfordshire, England (May 2009)
- When not commentating on football, John was a keen supporter of horse racing. He bought a gelding which he called Motty's Gift, as a present for his wife.
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