The voice of sport on bbc. His unique prose and preview were a staple of the bbc, be it the Winter Olympics or his beloved 6 nations Eddie was the voice that seemed to go with any sport.
Very sad, an absolute poet behind the microphone and an artist with pen in hand. One of those commentators who I could listen to all day regardless of my interest in the match. His story telling and scene setting pre 6 Nations was unmatched.