Kenneth Wolstenholme | |
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 Kenneth Wolstenholme | |
| Born | 17 July 1920 Worsley, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 25 March 2002 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Football commentator and presenter |
| Known for | Presenting: Match of the Day Football comment: "They think it's all over" |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1939–45 |
| Rank |  Acting Squadron leader |
| Awards |  DFC & Bar |
Kenneth Wolstenholme, DFC & Bar (17 July 1920 – 25 March 2002) was an English football commentator for BBC television in the 1950s and 1960s. He is best remembered for his commentary during the 1966 FIFA World Cup Final; in the closing minutes, Wolstenholme commented on a series of pitch invaders as Geoff Hurst dribbled down the pitch before scoring, saying "some people are on the pitch, they think it's all over!" The phrase has become deeply embedded in British popular culture. As Hurst proceeded to score, Wolstenholme added: 'It is now!'