Barry Davies made his name talking about the stars – he never dreamed that he would join them.
Groot's comments became the first from his trade that is included in the National Football Museum Hall of Fame.
A day in his company and it does not take long before it is clear that John Motson plays too much FA Cup finals.
But Davies, 87, now has an honor that no other broadcaster can brag. Davies, who is in his house in London surrounded by a number of awards from his career, cannot stop a smile when asked how it all happened.
He said to Sunsport: “I was absolutely vast.
“I couldn't believe it. When I looked at the list of people who are already members, it is extraordinary.
“I heard through my son who really takes care of me nowadays.
“And better than at least one of the agents I had in my time, I might get more cup final if he had been in the role!”
Davies added: “I have no idea why the decision was made.
“I did two and I had taken the David Coleman interview role for a while.
“I didn't held anything against someone involved in the decision.”
Davies may have to play second violin at Wembley, but his voice still accompanies a lot of iconic moments from sports history – not just football.
That variety made him the best in the game, but was the strange challenge.
Davies and his wife, Penny, recently came up that there were 17 different sports that he put his voice on, where some of them need quite a lot.
He said: “I was asked to be involved with Badminton. I learned about it while I continued.
“I have previously reached the stage where I hoped when I appeared that they would say,” Oh not him again! ” But they never did that.
“I was usually convinced to do other sports, I mean the Olympic Games I went from hockey to gymnastics.
“But I thought that was great. I just loved sitting in the chair.”
Davies is now in a rather different chair, in his living room, which still consumes a lot of sport.
Although he feels that there is probably a little too much football nowadays and certainly talk too much about it.
He added: “The television there is well cared for.
“I would say it's all a bit too much.
“I think your husband would say the same thing on the street. Of course he wants to see his team.
“But it has changed a lot.
“I don't like a part of the approach, that is certainly due to a bad stage. And acting. I find that very unpleasant.
“There are one or two very good commentators in the area, but in my opinion too much in the chair at a competition.
“The viewer wants time to make his own decisions.
“If we sit down and watch a match on television, there are probably a few points where you will make a point, otherwise I will make a point.
“But if we both continue to do it, I would say I keep a minute. That is my attitude to look now.
“There are too many words. There are good commentators, but it is not their fault, it is the producer's fault.
“It is the decision that they think it should be done that way. I don't think I would have kept a job for a long time.”
Despite the fact that the way of football has not disappeared since the start of his career with the game of the day in 1969, Davies can still find a few gems.
After having grew up a Tottenham fan with goalkeeper Ted Ted, before offering a chance to comment on Glenn Hoddle, there is a current player who would like to see Davies join him in the Hall of Fame.
He said: “The guy I enjoy, first of all, look at Jack Grealish by Manchester City.
“I am very disappointed how things went for him.
“It is clear that his manager is considered the top in the country, if not in the world.
“But Grealisk is the kind of player that you have to do and let him play and offer what he can offer.
“Sticking him on the wing is terrible.
“Their last game in the air, I remember that every flipping attack in that game started from him.
“His ability to see where to go and so on and so on.
“But if he is told, you do this, that and the others, I think some players should be left.
“And too many attacks must go back to the goalkeeper to start again.
“The number of fitting that goes back into football is so different. I don't fully understand, I have to admit.”
One thing that Davies has a deep understanding of the day of the day started working on the show in 1969 and ending in 2004 before he was called back for another performance in 2014.
Huge changes are made to the BBC's flagship sports show, where Gary Lineker leaves after 25 years to be replaced by Gabby Logan, Kelly Cates and Mark Chapman.
Davies said: “I am surprised about the decision that was made.
“But then I am quite surprised about the jobs that are nowadays given to different people, and the need to use people.
“They are very good broadcasters, but I am surprised that they think it is better to have three people do.
'Gary himself would have the feeling that he did it long enough.
“They are all very good broadcasters, and they know that the games have no doubt about it.
“It should continue forever. Because it is very popular, they are recorded competitions, some competitions that I have watched nowadays are much better recorded!
“I am sure that, for sure if I can be, the television has changed and football has changed.
“For the better? I don't know, no. “
Davies will be admitted to the National Football Museum Hall of Fame in Selhurst Park on Saturday, with his family from the stands.
Tim Desmond, CEO of the National Football Museum, said: “Barry Davies is a real legend of the game.
“His commentary has given the soundtrack to some of the greatest moments of football and has brought millions of fans joy.
“To honor his incredible contribution to the sport in a location, it is really special for him that so much means to him.
“We are very happy to celebrate Barry's Legacy in Selhurst Park and quickly welcome him in the Hall of Fame.”
The application window for the Hall of Fame is open and football fans, communities and clubs throughout the country are encouraged to nominate players, coaches, contributors and key figures in football who have had an extraordinary impact on the game. You can find the form on: Nationalfootballmuseum.com/hall-of-fame.
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