{"id":692373,"date":"2026-08-17T11:38:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T10:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/?p=692373"},"modified":"2026-08-17T17:01:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T16:01:27","slug":"i-cant-spake-legendary-rugby-commentary-immortalised-as-new-lift-voiceover-ahead-of-yorkshire-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/i-cant-spake-legendary-rugby-commentary-immortalised-as-new-lift-voiceover-ahead-of-yorkshire-day\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cI Can\u2019t Spake\u201d Legendary Rugby Commentary Immortalised As New Lift Voiceover"},"content":{"rendered":"

* Castleford Tigers legend Mick Morgan becomes the permanent voice of lift at Xscape Yorkshire<\/strong><\/p>\n

The voice behind a legendary piece of rugby league commentary, described as \u2018the most famous and most quoted in history\u2019, will now greet visitors using the lift at Xscape Yorkshire \u2013 excerpts from Mick Morgan\u2019s internationally renowned dialogue have been rerecorded and added to the automatic lift announcements.<\/p>\n

Having been viewed millions of times online and across social media channels, phrases from the ex-Castleford Tigers and England player\u2019s 1994 commentary have become famous soundbites around the world.<\/p>\n

Some of the phrases from the infamous Cup Final commentary \u2013 \u201cI can\u2019t spake\u201d, \u201cThey don\u2019t like it\u201d, \u201cGet \u2018em walkin\u2019\u201d and \u201ccome on Cas, rub it in\u201d \u2013 has been immortalised inside the lift at Xscape.<\/p>\n

The new lift announcements:<\/strong>
\n* \u201cGround Floor, I can\u2019t spake\u201d
\n* \u201cDoors Opening \u2013 going up. It\u2019s the best lift in the world, never mind anybody else\u201d
\n* \u201cDoors Closing. They don\u2019t like it\u201d
\n* \u201cFirst Floor. Get \u2019em walkin’\u201d
\n* \u201cDoors Opening \u2013 going down. Come on Cas rub it in\u201d<\/p>\n

Jason Warren, Centre Director at Xscape Yorkshire, said: \u201cWe’re all about celebrating what makes this county special, and for the people of Castleford you won\u2019t find anyone more special and Yorkshire than Mick Morgan.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis famous cup final commentary truly is one of the best and the phrases have gone on to be heard around the world, shared by generations of sports fans way beyond just those following rugby league.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe hope Mick\u2019s voice and excerpts from that famous match commentary bring even more joy to people as we immortalise them here in our lift.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mick Morgan said: \u201cI\u2019ve commentated on plenty over the years, but I never thought I\u2019d end up being the voice of a lift! It\u2019s a bit of fun, and if it gets people smiling while they\u2019re going between floors then that\u2019s good with me. I can\u2019t spake\u2026 but this might just be the best lift in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

To celebrate the launch, Xscape Yorkshire created limited-edition commemorative \u201cI can\u2019t spake\u201d scarves that were given away free, giving visitors the chance to take home a keepsake marking the occasion.<\/p>\n

The voice installation complements the striking lift artwork already in place at Xscape Yorkshire. Leeds artist Nicolas Dixon\u2019s vibrant mural, Everything in its Right Place, celebrates Yorkshire through colourful interpretations of local landmarks and hometown heroes, including Henry Moore, Viv Nicholson and Castleford Tigers.<\/p>\n

By adding Mick\u2019s unmistakable voice to the experience, Xscape Yorkshire continues to celebrate the people, culture and character that make Yorkshire unique \u2013 bringing local pride, humour and personality to an everyday journey and proving that even the lifts can find their voice.<\/p>\n

Mick Morgan\u2019s lift announcements launch permanently at Xscape Yorkshire. For more information, please visit: https:\/\/www.xscapeyorkshire.co.uk\/en\/news-listing-page\/mick-morgan-lift-experience-yorkshire-day<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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