'Unique' Blades goals

[Silent Blade]

Trevor Hockey v Millwall in April 1971

For about 80 minutes, the Blades couldnt break the deadlock against a stubborn Millwall defence. Keeper Bryan King held a cross from a corner and was about to boot the ball upfield, the players were running back to their positions except for Hockey who ran and dived towards the keeper, used his hands to knock the ball off King's hands and slotted the ball into the net. Some in the crowd laughed at the horseplay for a second or two before realising that the ref actually awarded the goal to stand. I couldnt understand what was going on as my dad pulled me up from the seat to cheer the goal and then I saw the ref pointing towards the centre spot despite furious Millwall players surrounding him. The photo below is Hockey being congratulated by Dearden, TC and Woody

 

[mosbolad]

Thanks guys. What I meant was - I'd never seen anybody do it before Saunders did. I've also never seen anybody do it since...

What I have seen is 100s of diving headers from 12yards out

It's on the internet Matt. In fact loads of times. Link below to help out.

http://bfy.tw/F7bH

 

[HodgysBrokenThumb]

Thanks guys. What I meant was - I'd never seen anybody do it before Saunders did. I've also never seen anybody do it since...

What I have seen is 100s of diving headers from 12yards out

I started this thread to promote a little nostalgic fun, and also to see whether the feeling in the back of my mind that Leon's goal was extraordinary would stand up to scrutiny. You are right that diving headers are not uncommon, but it is one thing to head a ball coming through the air, and quite another to judge the angle of bounce and speed of ball when the ball has hit the ground. Think of the problems created by bounce for a batsman at cricket, a tennis player, or a goalkeeper. I can't recall a goal scored by a player heading in a ball which has been crossed at speed and hit the ground. I am still inclined to think it was extremely skilfull, even though it looks quite easy when you see him do it.

 

[HodgysBrokenThumb]

Trevor Hockey v Millwall in April 1971

For about 80 minutes, the Blades couldnt break the deadlock against a stubborn Millwall defence. Keeper Bryan King held a cross from a corner and was about to boot the ball upfield, the players were running back to their positions except for Hockey who ran and dived towards the keeper, used his hands to knock the ball off King's hands and slotted the ball into the net. Some in the crowd laughed at the horseplay for a second or two before realising that the ref actually awarded the goal to stand. I couldnt understand what was going on as my dad pulled me up from the seat to cheer the goal and then I saw the ref pointing towards the centre spot despite furious Millwall players surrounding him. The photo below is Hockey being congratulated by Dearden, TC and Woody

Now that was unique (probably).

 

[gavtheblade]

This Brian Deane goal wasn't bad either

My first game at the lane.

 

[Fanny magnet]

My first game at the lane.

Remember watching that goal from the back of the kop it seemed to take forever to hit the back of the net

 

[8lade]

Saunders goal should've been disallowed for ungentlemanly conduct.

 

[BushBlade]

Edwards' dummy.

 

[bladestrivia]

keith edwards pele dummy v bristol rovers . can somebody actual post the pele miss just to show what iam on about

 

[bladestrivia]

great minds think a like bush blade

 

[Tunstall Fred]

keith edwards pele dummy v bristol rovers . can somebody actual post the pele miss just to show what iam on about

Sir Keith's was the better,he scored, Pele put his wide

 

[Bladesthorpe]

Saunders goal should've been disallowed for ungentlemanly conduct.

No it shouldn't, there's nothing in the rules to say you can't throw the ball to an opposing player as long as your feet are behind the line and the ball is thrown from over your head then it's a perfectly legal throw in. The goalkeepers fault for turning his back and cannot be classed as ungentlemanly conduct. First class goal and great awareness from Saunders.

 

[bladestrivia]

what i remember was think morris put him through as he wrong footed the keeper edwards then walked up with the ball put is arm up to the kop and scored. if anyone knows bill brealey he tells a great story as he has chatted to the keeper ray cashley

 

[Bedrock Blade]

That Colin Kazim Richards goal was a bit weird

 

[United Aren't Back.]

Didn't littlejhon backheel one in

Against the pigs possibly. Remember the goal, can't be sure about the opposition.

 

[Fanny magnet]

Against the pigs possibly. Remember the goal, can't be sure about the opposition.

Yeah I think it was fatty hirst scored a weird one for them too

 

[United Aren't Back.]

Deano in the 88/89 promotion season scored twice somehow flicking the ball up and over the keeper from crosses that were low and hard,Leon's first v Hull,how he got his foot into that position to guide the cross past the keeper,ruddy marvellous

Deano v Bury and Wigan.

Cresswell when some goalie was fannying about the "old head" ran back onto the pitch and headed the ball out of his hands and slotted it home .

V Plymouth Argyle.

 

[Tunstall Fred]

Deano v Bury and

V Plymouth Argyle. 2010.
Feb 27

I thought one of the flick goals came in the 6-1 victory v Chester,a game which Deano and Agana both notched hat tricks?

 

[Harry's Game]

First goal here..

 

[Punk Blade]

No it shouldn't, there's nothing in the rules to say you can't throw the ball to an opposing player as long as your feet are behind the line and the ball is thrown from over your head then it's a perfectly legal throw in. The goalkeepers fault for turning his back and cannot be classed as ungentlemanly conduct. First class goal and great awareness from Saunders.

Both wrong. What Saunders did wasn’t considered ungentlemanly conduct at the time, but it would be now.

As for unique goals, how about Hoyland bundling the ball over the line accidentally using his hand? Or against us, the fourth in that bizarre Scunthorpe match when Simmo bowled the ball out against their player taking all the pace off it and giving him an open goal.

 

[United Aren't Back.]

I thought one of the flick goals came in the 6-1 victory v Chester,a game which Deano and Agana both notched hat tricks?

Not my recollection.
Bury and Wigan.

 

[Blade for Sale]

Not my recollection.
Bury and Wigan.

I'm as sure as I can be it was Bury and Bristol Rovers.... Silent Blade will know I'm sure!

 

[oldblade]

Montys at Tranmere unique as totally out of character for a traffic cone.

You must have missed the November 2001 home fixture against Birmingham when Montgomery scored one and also put a great ball into the box from which Peschisolido scored.

But the truly unique goal from that game was Brown's. He must have been at least 35 yards out, central to the goal and really leathered it. I don't think I have ever seen a shot dip so much as that one. An absolutely fantastic goal. Better than any of his stunning strikes in the following legendary 2002-3 season.

 

[HodgysBrokenThumb]

Deano v Bury and Wigan.

V Plymouth Argyle.

Goalie put the ball on the ground and stood there, Cresswell ran from behind him and took the ball to roll it into the net. Home against Plymouth, 2010. Goals are usually disallowed if the ball is knocked out of the keeper's hand.

 

[United Aren't Back.]

I now think Deano overhead kicks were Bury and Bristol City.

 

[Silent Blade]

I now think Deano overhead kicks were Bury and Bristol City.

Correct

 

[Tunstall Fred]

Correct

I demand a recount,lol

 

[JonnyRed(WCFC)]

Billy Sharp's shoulder goal vs SISU a couple of seasons ago when all their fans were bleating about the ref and how good the football they were playing compared to the 'neanderthal Blades way'

 

[Deleted member 1486]

The "headed" own goal v Peterborough last season was funny (and pretty unique). The lad was lying absolutely still, face planted on the ground, and somehow managed to recreate a diving header into the goal in front of the Kop.

http://www.skysports.com/football/n...astonishing-own-goal-against-sheffield-united

 

[Guesty]

You must have missed the November 2001 home fixture against Birmingham when Montgomery scored one and also put a great ball into the box from which Peschisolido scored.

But the truly unique goal from that game was Brown's. He must have been at least 35 yards out, central to the goal and really leathered it. I don't think I have ever seen a shot dip so much as that one. An absolutely fantastic goal. Better than any of his stunning strikes in the following legendary 2002-3 season.

Also notable is the fact that Peschisolido scored two that day - against the team he wife helped run!