Have you or a friend or relative ever contributed to a United goal?

[Darren]

Greenwich Blade tells this great story on another thread:

And right on cue....

I reckon that's probably Matthews' last minute equaliser against Cambridge (the only time we ever playyed them at the Lane) on 30/12/78. That was a Saturday game, but the pitch indeed was snow covered. We had gone 2-0 up via 2 Varadi goals when we got a pen. The crwod wanted Varadi to take it, but regular taker Gary Hamson took it and missed. True to form, Cambridge then went 3-2 up before Matthews rescued a point​

My dad had an assist for that goal! I used to go in the EDS Enclosure (for under 14s, between John Street and the Kop) and my dad used to stand on the John Street Terrace behind the dug-out. If we were doing badly (most weeks) he'd wander along to the EDS Pen towards the end and beckon me over in order to say, "What a load of rubbish, eh?" (Now ill health dictates that he can only phone me up from his retirement flat and ask the usual "Are we rubbish?" He was so angry last Saturday that he phoned me a good 20 minutes before the final whistle.)

Anyway, on this occasion he was just having a good old moan when the ball was hoofed into touch and bobbled around on the terrace steps, my dad scrambling across to pick it up and hurl it over the fence to the waiting Paul Garner. Garner in turn chucked it to John Matthews who advanced a few yards before leathering it into the back of the net. And yes, it was an orange ball.

So who else has (or knows someone who has) done something similar?

 

[raul]

Your ball Tarq

 

[Greenwich Blade]

I remember the whole away end contributing to Andy Dibble's sending off and subsequent hissy fit at Stockport. "You fat bastard!" for the whole of the second half. And then he had to take his shirt off to give it to the outfield player going in net. What joy! It's the only time I've seen an opposition player invite the entire away end to "fuck off!" And I thought he was such a nice bloke.

 

[cooperblade]

I can claim a sending off, maybe even two. As Santos was warming up for the WBA game I shouted him and when he looked over, I shouted 'rrrrrrrrevenge'. He winked and the rest is history.

 

[Sothall_Blade]

I can claim a sending off, maybe even two. As Santos was warming up for the WBA game I shouted him and when he looked over, I shouted 'rrrrrrrrevenge'. He winked and the rest is history.

Tee Hee. Reminds me of the time I inadvertedly blurted out "Kanu's free, take a quick one". Damn this Tourettes!

 

[TarquinDelouche]

Your ball Tarq

Every vital goal scored last season - every equaliser or late winner - was down to me. They call me Golden Bowels.

 

[KenMcnaughtsNuts]

do lucky underpants count??

 

[Ballinpigpubs13]

I caught the ball away at crewe alexandra a few seasons ago (Warnock era) somewhere to the left of the side stand we stood on.
I unfortunately threw the ball back for crewe's player to throw in and they scored after about 3 passes.
Sorry

 

[metalblade]

I remember back in division 4 the game v Wigan who had the burly Larry LLoyd in the back four, he was happy to be throwing his weight about giving our attackers a real hard time. In the second half every time he touched the ball or flattened Keith Edwards the kop set off chanting "fat basterd, fat basterd, fat basterrrrrrrrd !!! late in the game it got to him and down by the kop goal he dropped his shorts to show his arse to the kop, only a booking in those days but he had to be careful from then on. Soon a hopeful ball was knocked forwards and Lloyd and Edwards gave chase, now he dare not barge our Keith away from the ball and the rest is history Edwards managed to get a leg round the centre half and flick the ball past the Wigan keeper 1-0 game over. One day when the kop was the 12th man

 

[judge]

My mum was Ian Bryson

 

[WorkingtonBlade]

I remember the whole away end contributing to Andy Dibble's sending off and subsequent hissy fit at Stockport. "You fat bastard!" for the whole of the second half. And then he had to take his shirt off to give it to the outfield player going in net. What joy! It's the only time I've seen an opposition player invite the entire away end to "fuck off!" And I thought he was such a nice bloke.

A mate of mine started the "naa naa naa naa Dibble is sh***" chant which went on for about 30 minutes solid before he got himself sent off. Cruel though it was, the whole things sits high in the list of my all-time-great Blades memories. His agitation and resulting capitulation in front of our eyes (we were right behind the goal, almost within touching distance of him) was incredible to behold. Never, before or since, have I seen fans have such an immediate, obvious impact upon a match.

A Blades fan wrote to him afterwards apologising for the behaviour of our "so-called fans". He wrote back saying how hurtful it was, and both letters were printed in either the programme, or The Green 'Un (I can't remember which). I felt a momentary pang of guilt then. Momentary...

 

[Silent Blade]

Nearly a goal. Trailing to a John Tudor goal at Newcastle in Dec 1973, I was stood near a corner flag that Woody was about to take a corner. I shouted "Do the banana shot". Not sure if he heard/understood me but his kick swerved and it went inches over the bar!

 

[metalblade]

My mum was Ian Bryson

Who was yer father ?

 

[JohnDenver]

I remember Jimmy Hill blaming a ballgirl for a Liverpool goal on tele once. She allegedly returned the ball too quickly enabling a quick throw in from which they averted a cup upset. At Bolton I think...

Have TV pundits always been chuffs?

 

[Silent Blade]

I remember Jimmy Hill blaming a ballgirl for a Liverpool goal on tele once. She allegedly returned the ball too quickly enabling a quick throw in from which they averted a cup upset. At Bolton I think...

Have TV pundits always been chuffs?

It was at Blackburn. FA Cup match and Liverpool scored a late equaliser.

 

[WorkingtonBlade]

As I remember it the BBC were saying how wonderful it was that the Blackburn ballgirl had sportingly returned the ball quickly, allowing Liverpool to score. Bet she wasn't so popular at school next day....

 

[SheepdipBlade]

My Mum's cousins were Graham and Bernard Shaw - who scored 18 goals between them.

Closest I ever came was away at Highfield Road one Boxing Day and sitting on the front row. They had a throw which went half way across the pitch - but the lad's back foot lifted. Next throw they had we were screaming at the lino to watch for a foul throw and for the rest of the game none of his throws went more than 10 yards.

 

[mattbianco1]

My father in law was the "head copper" when we beat Coventry in cup. Referee asked both managers and police "if" it goes to penalties where shall we take them. Before anybody could answer he shouts "kop end".

Referee said is that for safety reasons. He replied "of course"

 

[mattbianco1]

My father in law was the "head copper" when we beat Coventry in cup. Referee asked both managers and police "if" it goes to penalties where shall we take them. Before anybody could answer he shouts "kop end".

Referee said is that for safety reasons. He replied "of course"

 

[PeterNdlovu081]

My Mum's cousins were Graham and Bernard Shaw - who scored 18 goals between them.

Closest I ever came was away at Highfield Road one Boxing Day and sitting on the front row. They had a throw which went half way across the pitch - but the lad's back foot lifted. Next throw they had we were screaming at the lino to watch for a foul throw and for the rest of the game none of his throws went more than 10 yards.

My Grandad's cousin scored 26 goals on his own for us.

 

[BladeFisher]

Who was yer father ?

Morgana?

 

[Deleted member 875]

I remember being behind the goal when we played Charlton away and won 5-2, and spent the first half giving Nicky Weaver some right stick which in my mind contributed to him having a stinker that day.

 

[StarBlade]

Yes, my relative has. He played for United for over 10 years, scored over 30 goals for us won't drop any names though as it's not fair.

 

[secretchief]

I was at the Stockport match and the man who orchastrated the barracking of Dibble as good as won that game.

 

[Darren]

I remember back in division 4 the game v Wigan who had the burly Larry LLoyd in the back four, he was happy to be throwing his weight about giving our attackers a real hard time. In the second half every time he touched the ball or flattened Keith Edwards the kop set off chanting "fat basterd, fat basterd, fat basterrrrrrrrd !!! late in the game it got to him and down by the kop goal he dropped his shorts to show his arse to the kop, only a booking in those days but he had to be careful from then on. Soon a hopeful ball was knocked forwards and Lloyd and Edwards gave chase, now he dare not barge our Keith away from the ball and the rest is history Edwards managed to get a leg round the centre half and flick the ball past the Wigan keeper 1-0 game over. One day when the kop was the 12th man

I am afraid that Edwards' winning goal wasn't like that at all. It was in the last minute. Matthews had the ball in the centre just inside the Wigan half and played it out wide to Morris. Morris did one of his trademark runs down the right wing and centred perfectly, low to the edge of the six yard box and Edwards slotted in. I am also 99% certain that the Lloyd dropping his shorts story didn't happen either.

Other than that, great story

 

[Wapping Blade]

I am afraid that Edwards' winning goal wasn't like that at all. It was in the last minute. Matthews had the ball in the centre just inside the Wigan half and played it out wide to Morris. Morris did one of his trademark runs down the right wing and centred perfectly, low to the edge of the six yard box and Edwards slotted in. I am also 99% certain that the Lloyd dropping his shorts story didn't happen either.

Other than that, great story

I've posted on this before (but can't be arsed to go back through ancient threads!) and I agree that's how the winning goal was scored, in fact I think Keith Waugh rolled it out quickly to Matthews in the first place.

Larry Lloyd definitely did drop his shorts and got booked for it and the chant was "You're just a fat b*****d, Larry Lloyd, Larry Lloyd".

 

[Darren]

I've posted on this before (but can't be arsed to go back through ancient threads!) and I agree that's how the winning goal was scored, in fact I think Keith Waugh rolled it out quickly to Matthews in the first place.

Larry Lloyd definitely did drop his shorts and got booked for it and the chant was "You're just a fat b*****d, Larry Lloyd, Larry Lloyd".

Fair enough, I'll take your word on the Lloyd thing

I was in the South Stand and so didn't see it and in those pre-internet and less open days no mention was made of it in subsequent newspaper reports!

 

[Wapping Blade]

Fair enough, I'll take your word on the Lloyd thing

I was in the South Stand and so didn't see it and in those pre-internet and less open days no mention was made of it in subsequent newspaper reports!

Posh get, good view from The Kop

 

[metalblade]

It was a long time ago so the memory may be hazy, but for sure Lloyd was booked for showing his arse to the kop, still we had the last laugh.

 

[Darren]

It was a long time ago so the memory may be hazy, but for sure Lloyd was booked for showing his arse to the kop, still we had the last laugh.

Yes, it looks like I was wrong on that

The world was very different and more earthy then. Cf the ref getting knocked out with a snowball thrown from the kop in the game v Halifax on 2/1/82 after he sent off Paul Richardson.