Son of Bob Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 I think so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 Not sure I've seen a Saints team play like that since. That was a helluva team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Fred Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 No it was the best ever scored by anyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Bob Posted 21 February, 2011 Author Share Posted 21 February, 2011 I was only a nipper but at least I watched that team play at the Dell. We were genuinely one of the best teams in the country in that era and you'll not get the chance to say that too often as a Saints Fan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom8558 Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 few of these http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSsdfe4Z69g or this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 Yes there were lots of great goals at the Dell in that era but the best one I remember is the David Burnside Equaliser in 1963 v Nottm Forest in the 6th Round of the Cup. The Dell was absolutely full in fact we were heading for the Milton Road End but it was so crowded we ended up under the East Stand 3 0 down with 12 mins to go and we ended up 3 3 and thrashed them 5 0 at Tottenham in the second replay apart from 1976 the best match I ever saw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
um pahars Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 Undoubtedly the best Saints goal I have ever seen. Some of Matty's were phenomenal, but this pips them all due to the build up, first time touches and flicks etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 Undoubtedly the best Saints goal I have ever seen. Some of Matty's were phenomenal, but this pips them all due to the build up, first time touches and flicks etc. what always strikes me about that goal is that the touches, flicks etc were when each player was being hassled, harried and closed down by a team which were probably the best in Europe at the time. it's not like they were showboating against a poorer team or a team standing off them and letting them play, every touch, every header, flick, pass etc is played which being pressurised. Am amazing goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 That takes me back to my days as an ST holder under West Stand standing. I saw it live and couldn't believe it I saw it on The Big Match couldn't believe it and watched it again and again and again. Awesome, thanks SoB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Right sider Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 Undoubtedly the best Saints goal I have ever seen. Some of Matty's were phenomenal, but this pips them all due to the build up, first time touches and flicks etc. Summed up my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-scooby Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancsaint Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 Yes there were lots of great goals at the Dell in that era but the best one I remember is the David Burnside Equaliser in 1963 v Nottm Forest in the 6th Round of the Cup. The Dell was absolutely full in fact we were heading for the Milton Road End but it was so crowded we ended up under the East Stand 3 0 down with 12 mins to go and we ended up 3 3 and thrashed them 5 0 at Tottenham in the second replay apart from 1976 the best match I ever saw I left school (St Marys College) early that day and queued outside the ground for 3 hours. Got into the chocolate boxes for the match. Saw every game in that cup run, WHL 2nd replay was real special, Dellhurst like with the support we had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldsaint Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 One of the best goals I've ever seen was by Nick Holmes at the Dell in the League cup (?) first leg against Watford (?) their keeper cleared the ball and Holmes hit hit back, on the volley from around the half way line, straight into the back of the net, we won 4-0 I think (although we lost the second leg 7-1 with Shilton in goal). This is how I remember it but years (and years of alcohol) have probably played havoc with the little grey cells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomer Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 That goal sent a tingle down my spine when they showed it at The Mayflower the other Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 It was a fantastic goal, made even better due the fact that it involved Keith Cassells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 Probably the best goal I've ever seen scored was Don Roper hitting a volley from just inside his own half. It was hit so hard it flashed under the diving goalkeeper, hit the metal stanchion holding up the net and rebounded back out under the still airborne goalkeeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 (edited) There was an Ivan Golac goal that I have vague memories of, it was a shot from a bit of a distance out that just stayed a couple of feet in the air from foot to goal, that is as much as my memory can muster. Anyone else remember this? Edit: I just found it! Edited 21 February, 2011 by Saint Billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 I left school (St Marys College) early that day and queued outside the ground for 3 hours. Got into the chocolate boxes for the match. Saw every game in that cup run, WHL 2nd replay was real special, Dellhurst like with the support we had. I was in the west stand also all the other matches. I left SMC in 1960, 2 yrs in 1st XI football. Fell out with Bro Joseph as I wanted to play Sat afternoons for Cowes and pick up some pocket money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 Saints second goal here by Phil Boyer was a gem> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stud mark of doom Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 One of the best goals I've ever seen was by Nick Holmes at the Dell in the League cup (?) first leg against Watford (?) their keeper cleared the ball and Holmes hit hit back, on the volley from around the half way line, straight into the back of the net, we won 4-0 I think (although we lost the second leg 7-1 with Shilton in goal). This is how I remember it but years (and years of alcohol) have probably played havoc with the little grey cells. Spot on, except I don't think Shilton was in goal. It was the Keegan era and he missed the second leg. I didn't see the goal but I remember listening to Solent fading in and out from a hill in northern France and the commentator went bonkers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 I think so... I think the point is that was probably the greatest team goal ever. There are goals where an individual does something spectacular (MLT several times) but this was a goal worked by the majority of the team, working from the back, with great first touches and movement. One of the most impressive aspects was David Armstrong's involvement and movement from box to box. In the end Micky had what could almost be described as a tap in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 I always liked that Delgado goal that came off his arse. Was that against Arsenal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 I always liked that Delgado goal that came off his arse. Was that against Arsenal? 3min25secs. Class with an arse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 I think so... I have no doubts at all - yes it was ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 3min25secs. Class with an arse. Was that you shouting 'Oh Yeah!!!' on 03:28secs Deppo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 3min25secs. Class with an arse. Was that you shouting 'Oh Yeah!!!' on 03:28secs Deppo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexsaint Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 That was one of my first ever games, awesome, just awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 Saints second goal here by Phil Boyer was a gem> Le Tiss-esque! Boyer was a hell of a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowllyd Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 Spot on, except I don't think Shilton was in goal. It was the Keegan era and he missed the second leg. I didn't see the goal but I remember listening to Solent fading in and out from a hill in northern France and the commentator went bonkers. Close, but no cigar . That pair of matches was in 1978 I think, a couple of years pre-Keegan. I was at the first leg game, and Nick Holmes' goal was astonishing. Surpassed though, especially in terms of its context, by the one he scored against Liverpool at the Dell in the 1982-3 season. Danny Wallace's first against Liverpool the following season was superb too - brilliant move, amazing finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 22 February, 2011 Share Posted 22 February, 2011 One of the best goals I've ever seen was by Nick Holmes at the Dell in the League cup (?) first leg against Watford (?) their keeper cleared the ball and Holmes hit hit back, on the volley from around the half way line, straight into the back of the net, we won 4-0 I think (although we lost the second leg 7-1 with Shilton in goal). This is how I remember it but years (and years of alcohol) have probably played havoc with the little grey cells. That was a fantastic goal. Always made me smile when some young fellow called Beckham did similar v Wimbledon, the commentators were ejaculating wildly over it then and since: to my mind Nick Holmes strike was better. In the game that opened this thread that goal was sublime, Liverpool were chasing the ball around like kids in the playground at lunchtime and not getting a sniff, you would have thought that we were the kings of football at the time. Strangely though one of my favourite goals for sheer ferocity in recent times was Chris Baird lighting an absolute smoker from outside the box just as it looked like we had made a right pickle of a free kick, the whole stadium was groaning as Bale looked to be playing in Surman, who seemed to fluff it only for Baird to come onto it like a steam train and BANG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 22 February, 2011 Share Posted 22 February, 2011 I know it was probably down to the angle I viewed it from but I creamed my jeans when Guly twisted round to pot one against Blackpool; my personal favourite so far this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 22 February, 2011 Share Posted 22 February, 2011 Close, but no cigar . That pair of matches was in 1978 I think, a couple of years pre-Keegan. I was at the first leg game, and Nick Holmes' goal was astonishing. Surpassed though, especially in terms of its context, by the one he scored against Liverpool at the Dell in the 1982-3 season. Danny Wallace's first against Liverpool the following season was superb too - brilliant move, amazing finish. I think you owe SM of D an apology. It was 1980. Keegan played in the home leg. Got injured the following Saturday and missed the debacle at Watford. If you think about it we cant have lost in the 2nd round in 78 as we went to the final that season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 22 February, 2011 Share Posted 22 February, 2011 I think so... I've seen some breathtaking goals in the 40+ years I've been going...and Le Tiss' screamer against the Arse in the last league match at the Dell takes some beating for pure fitting beauty...but that one was incredible. I was fortunate to be there to witness it, that was a fantastic side beating (and running rings round) one of the best teams around and to have been on TV means we can enjoy it forever. Gerald Sinstadt's commentary of that goal has lived with me ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 22 February, 2011 Share Posted 22 February, 2011 Le Tiss-esque! Boyer was a hell of a player. He was and he almost qualifies as one of our un-sung heroes. Those who never saw him play have never really heard or seen much of him, which is a shame. Always remember those three hatricks he scored at The Dell back in the 79/80 season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 22 February, 2011 Share Posted 22 February, 2011 That is certainly the best team goal I've seen. What a great team that season,every time I watch that goal something new amazes me, notice Armstrong's contribution.Firstly taking the ball in front of his own defence,then appearing in their penalty area for the header back to KK. (Best individual goal is probably MLT's first v Newcastle 1994/5 in my view). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 22 February, 2011 Share Posted 22 February, 2011 He was and he almost qualifies as one of our un-sung heroes. Those who never saw him play have never really heard or seen much of him, which is a shame. Always remember those three hatricks he scored at The Dell back in the 79/80 season. Phil Boyer was indeed an unsung hero for much of his career,as he spent it in the shadow of Ted McDougall's goalscoring at Bournemouth and Norwich before they arrived at Saints. In 1979/80 though he was unstoppable at home,although didn't score away until January. Great potential forward line of him and KK was expected,but it never materialised,as Channon and even a rejuvenated Charlie George for a few weeks seemed to keep him out of the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowllyd Posted 22 February, 2011 Share Posted 22 February, 2011 I think you owe SM of D an apology. It was 1980. Keegan played in the home leg. Got injured the following Saturday and missed the debacle at Watford. If you think about it we cant have lost in the 2nd round in 78 as we went to the final that season. You're quite right - I was thinking of it being before I was at university, not during that time. Must have been before I went back for my second year then, as I know I was in Bishopstoke at the time. So yes, humble apologies to SM of D. My only real memory of the first leg was Holmes' wonder goal, and I was lucky enough not to attend the second. A friend phoned me and told me the score that evening; I told him to eff off as I thought he was winding me up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian the Red Posted 22 February, 2011 Share Posted 22 February, 2011 Yep, one of the best!! i was there and remember it well. What a team we had that season. But, we have spoilt over the years; so many wonderful goals........ and more to come!! COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 22 February, 2011 Share Posted 22 February, 2011 3min25secs. Class with an arse. If you watch the angle at 4:00 you can clearly see it's a headed Sol Campbell own goal and Delgado doesn't even touch it. I'd thought for the last 8 years or so that he'd punched it in, and even on first look it looks like it hits his hip - but the low angle behind the corner of the goal shows Campbell's head ducks in front of him and there's no deflection after it. So if we're counting best own goals, my money's on John Arne Riise's one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 22 February, 2011 Share Posted 22 February, 2011 There can't be many that beat Lambert's volley against MK last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 22 February, 2011 Share Posted 22 February, 2011 There can't be many that beat Lambert's volley against MK last season. Volley ? It bounced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 22 February, 2011 Share Posted 22 February, 2011 There can't be many that beat Lambert's volley against MK last season. I can think of loads. Personally my favourite Saint's goal is Danny Wallace's overhead gem against Liverpool on a Friday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 22 February, 2011 Share Posted 22 February, 2011 Chris Baird v Cardiff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 22 February, 2011 Share Posted 22 February, 2011 Volley ? It bounced. There can't be many that beat Lambert's 40 yard half volley against MK last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 22 February, 2011 Share Posted 22 February, 2011 There can't be many that beat Lambert's 40 yard half volley against MK last season. Half volley ? It wasn't in the process of bouncing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 22 February, 2011 Share Posted 22 February, 2011 Pahars second goal scoring against Liverpool when it finished 3-3 when we were 3-0 down is one of my favourite. Some one link it for me please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 22 February, 2011 Share Posted 22 February, 2011 Lallana against Hartlepool. Pahars Vs Skates Delap Vs Spurs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 22 February, 2011 Share Posted 22 February, 2011 I'm sure that I also saw George Kirby score with a diving header from outside the box,pity youtube wasn't around in those days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 22 February, 2011 Share Posted 22 February, 2011 Jon Arne Riise's header for us was pretty impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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