Best Clarets Individual Goal On The Turf?

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 2:54 pm

Glen Little's against Bristol Rovers when he weaved in and out of their defence springs to mind.
(Though I'll probably recall another in a minute.)

Any more?

edlass · Post by **edlass** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 4:00 pm

I enjoyed j Rod v forest. Plus an Andy Payton goal. I think against Wycombe where he had his back to goal. I suppose someone must have passed to him but he did the tough part!

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 4:09 pm

Payts himself reckons the one he got against Cambridge was the best.

On the subject of individual goals there was one scored by Tommy Cummings seven days after I was born. Was told it was a bit special.

Jakubs Tash · Post by **Jakubs Tash** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 4:11 pm

Robbie Blake v Wolves in Steve Cotterill's first home game was a thing of individual beauty.

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Burnley1989 · Post by **Burnley1989** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 4:12 pm

Have been spoilt recently! I liked Joey Gudjonssons goal and Steven Defours chip, literally too difficult to pick even a top 10

Stalbansclaret · Post by **Stalbansclaret** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 4:21 pm

God I miss Robbie Blake...what a goal and thanks for the reminder Jakub's Tash.
When I saw this thread title Super-Glenn v Bristol Rovers is the one that immediately came to mind but one not mentioned so far is Jay-Rod ice-dancing through the Peterborough defence. The goal that features in one of the pre-match video compilations on the big screen.

ŽižkovClaret · Post by **ŽižkovClaret** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 4:24 pm

Paul Cook's from out wide will take some beating

mdd2 · Post by **mdd2** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 4:40 pm

From the description Tommy Cummings against Newcastle when he took the ball from box to box to score in January 1952 My Dad wouldn't take me that day because I had had a bad cold and was wheezing but told me all about it when he got back.
Any oldie Claret posters on here see that game? If you did can you confirm?

moaninclaret · Post by **moaninclaret** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 4:46 pm

Can anyone recall Graham Branches goal i cant remember who it was against but he picked up the ball on the halfway line on the left wing , bundled past a defender, sprinted down the wing almost to the bye line then zipped the ball across and it went in the goal, i think it was meant to be a cross to Ade but i will never forget that one. Anyone else remember it please?

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 4:48 pm

I seem to recall a Graham Branch goal where he starts around the half way line, runs along the Longside before cutting in and scoring, but can’t remember who it was against

Ashingtonclaret46 · Post by **Ashingtonclaret46** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 4:48 pm

mdd2 wrote:From the description Tommy Cummings against Newcastle when he took the ball from box to box to score in January 1952 My Dad wouldn't take me that day because I had had a bad cold and was wheezing but told me all about it when he got back.
Any oldie Claret posters on here see that game? If you did can you confirm?

My dad was at that game and often talked about that goal. I did not see my first match until August that year and we lost to Middlesbrough!

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 4:49 pm

moaninclaret wrote:Can anyone recall Graham Branches goal i cant remember who it was against but he picked up the ball on the halfway line on the left wing , bundled past a defender, sprinted down the wing almost to the bye line then zipped the ball across and it went in the goal, i think it was meant to be a cross to Ade but i will never forget that one. Anyone else remember it please?

Yes. I do (but about as well as you do it seems)

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 4:52 pm

Ashingtonclaret46 wrote:My dad was at that game and often talked about that goal.

So did Tommy Cummings, he used to love telling people about it. He only scored four times for us but this one even had a book written about it.

One thing rarely mentioned though is that Billy Morris scored our first goal that day. It was an outstanding goal but Tommy’s made sure it was all but forgotten.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 4:55 pm

Wasn't that Graham Branch goal against Derby?
He certainly scored one where he ran from the halfway line to the BHE, beating a couple of defenders before turning inside and netting.

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 4:57 pm

I'm sure I've read the greatest ever goal was Tommy Cummings.

But for sheer delight from rising from the ashes to reaching the modern day promised land, Robbie Blake against Man Utd was special.

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 5:27 pm

Struggling to think of one better than Glen’s.

Made all the better by the context of the game situation and league position.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 5:34 pm

The one goal in recent years that has lifted me off my seat more than any other was Defour’s in the cup against Bristol City

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 5:49 pm

That was one of my favourite goals of recent years Tony. Sheer class. If Messi had done that it would be replayed over and over. As for other goals, Joey Gudjohnsson (sp?) Against Preston was a corker. Another shout for defour this time against man utd. There's been so many. Robbie Blake against Preston 2004. Little against Bristol rovers as has been mentioned. Austin against Wednesday I think it was in the 3-3 draw at home.

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 5:53 pm

Which is the Gudjohnsson goal against Preston?

Was it the one that he struck from about 50yrds out which went 100yrds up before dipping over the keepers head?

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 5:57 pm

Joey's against Preston.

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 5:58 pm

wilks_bfc wrote:Which is the Gudjohnsson goal against Preston?

Was it the one that he struck from about 50yrds out which went 100yrds up before dipping over the keepers head?

Yep, right at their fans, who started laughing because they thought it was missing. I love it.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 6:07 pm

I remember Darren Bent scoring for Ipswich that made home fans applaud.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 6:09 pm

KRBFC wrote:I remember Darren Bent scoring for Ipswich that made home fans applaud.

Read title wrong

UpTheClaretsFCBK · Post by **UpTheClaretsFCBK** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 6:14 pm

Here’s a clip of the Little one vs Bristol Rovers.

Easily one of my favourite Burnley goals.

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Royboyclaret · Post by **Royboyclaret** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 6:43 pm

No surprise to see Steven Defour mentioned prominently on this thread, although the one against Man Utd was at Old Trafford. His goal against Bristol City was top drawer but my personal favourite was the one against Hull City.
He pulls the ball out of the air and sends the Hull player in the opposite direction in one movement before advancing on goal and smashing the ball past the keeper from 25 yards. A thing of beauty, in fact a masterpiece, and one which only a world class player could score.

ashtonlongsider · Post by **ashtonlongsider** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 7:27 pm

Brian Miller’s run down the left flank and shot that beat Sheffield Utd’s Alan Hodgkinson in the early 60’s was the best individual goal I’ve witnessed at TM.

mickleoverclaret · Post by **mickleoverclaret** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 7:41 pm

moaninclaret wrote:Can anyone recall Graham Branches goal i cant remember who it was against but he picked up the ball on the halfway line on the left wing , bundled past a defender, sprinted down the wing almost to the bye line then zipped the ball across and it went in the goal, i think it was meant to be a cross to Ade but i will never forget that one. Anyone else remember it please?

Sure that was against Watford, won 4-1 about 2005 if memory serves. Jon Harley scored a free kick same game I think.

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 7:53 pm

Another vote for Glenn Little versus Bristol I can still recall the hazy run and devastating finish.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 7:57 pm

wilks_bfc wrote:Which is the Gudjohnsson goal against Preston?

Was it the one that he struck from about 50yrds out which went 100yrds up before dipping over the keepers head?

That’s the one - stunning goal

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 8:13 pm

Bryan o'Neil against Man utd in 67/68 Late on towards the cricketfield full of utd fans. 1....0 seems like a dream it was that long ago maybe it was?

Rodneyyouplonker · Post by **Rodneyyouplonker** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 9:00 pm

KRBFC wrote:I remember Darren Bent scoring for Ipswich that made home fans applaud.

I know it’s best Clarets goal, but this goal always sticks out in my mind, I was sat in the Bob Lord Stand and I was amazed by it. I was only a nipper at the time. Probably not as good as I remember it, wonder if its possible to see it anywhere.

Pstotto · Post by **Pstotto** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 9:10 pm

Didn't Ashley Hoskin score a wonder goal against Swansea away, running half the pitch?

box_of_frogs · Post by **box_of_frogs** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 9:11 pm

TheFamilyCat wrote:Struggling to think of one better than Glen’s.

Made all the better by the context of the game situation and league position.

Nail on the head. Someone show me footage of better one please!

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 9:25 pm

Pstotto wrote:Didn't Ashley Hoskin score a wonder goal against Swansea away, running half the pitch?

Brilliant goal

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 9:33 pm

Seem to remember Derek Scott with his back to goal flicking it over his and the defenders head and hitting a worldly on the volley into the top corner.... I know and yes Derek Scott. He was just past no mans land attacking the Cricketfield. Sadly I cannot remember the year or who against.

Paul Cook hit the occasional fizzier. But there have been some amazing goals, both for pure strike quality and also high stakes pressure to name anything not viewed in true wonderment as a child.

steve1264b · Post by **steve1264b** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 9:33 pm

I was brought up on tommy cummings goal. It seems like it was mentioned every sunday lunch! I definately saw a diagram of the goal in the Burnley Express.

I met him once where he was introduced as the man who scored the best ever goal at Burnley!

mdd2 · Post by **mdd2** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 9:39 pm

Ashingtonclaret46 wrote:My dad was at that game and often talked about that goal. I did not see my first match until August that year and we lost to Middlesbrough!

Pity it was that game as in late 1951 I was on when we beat Boro 7-1 and Billy Morris and I think Bill Holden got 3 each and their keeper was Italian, I think, called Ugolini

occ-claret · Post by **occ-claret** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 9:40 pm

Winston white must have scored some classic solo goals in his time. I always remember on the front of 'no nay never' that they had found the cause of the crop circles. Winston white dribbling with a ball

Kitch1966 · Post by **Kitch1966** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 9:48 pm

elwaclaret wrote:Seem to remember Derek Scott with his back to goal flicking it over his and the defenders head and hitting a worldly on the volley into the top corner.... I know and yes Derek Scott. He was just past no mans land attacking the Cricketfield. Sadly I cannot remember the year or who against.

Paul Cook hit the occasional fizzier. But there have been some amazing goals, both for pure strike quality and also high stakes pressure to name anything not viewed in true wonderment as a child.

I can remember that goal I think. It was at the cricket field end against Portsmouth if my memory serves me right. One of my favourites has to be Billy Ingham goal against Chelsea at the beehole end. That good he got renamed Ginger Pele for that goal. RIP Billy.

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 9:55 pm

Kitch1966 wrote:I can remember that goal I think. It was at the cricket field end against Portsmouth if my memory serves me right. One of my favourites has to be Billy Ingham goal against Chelsea at the beehole end. That good he got renamed Ginger Pele for that goal. RIP Billy.

Only saw Billy Ingham a handful of times sadly, as my dad worked most Saturdays up to 1980 when he was promoted... and season tickets! Happy days. Wish I’d been able to see of the Burnley V on match days... my first real heroes.

duncandisorderly · Post by **duncandisorderly** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 11:08 pm

Rodneyyouplonker wrote:I know it’s best Clarets goal, but this goal always sticks out in my mind, I was sat in the Bob Lord Stand and I was amazed by it. I was only a nipper at the time. Probably not as good as I remember it, wonder if its possible to see it anywhere.

I seem to remember the same but the only ones I can find are these;
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And they aren't that special. I was almost surely sure that he only played against us at the turf once for Ipswich, but there might be another occasion.

Steve-Harpers-perm · Post by **Steve-Harpers-perm** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 11:18 pm

John Gayle scoring with his shoulder.

claptrappers_union · Post by **claptrappers_union** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 11:25 pm

Branchy v Derby. Wasn’t that a goal that secured our place in the Championship for another season? I remember it being a big goal.

duncandisorderly · Post by **duncandisorderly** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 11:30 pm

claptrappers_union wrote:Branchy v Derby. Wasn’t that a goal that secured our place in the Championship for another season? I remember it being a big goal.

Was that the one he got done for flicking the V's behind his back to the Derby fans?

MG70 · Post by **MG70** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 11:40 pm

I remember Billy Hamilton running from our box at the bee hole end and carrying the ball to the other end and firing past the Preston keeper. I’m sure it was when we won the third division title. That has always been my favourite goal.

alpo · Post by **alpo** » Sat Jun 22, 2019 5:34 am

I must be 3 days younger than CT and also got reminded of the goal by my Dad on lots of occasions. Seem to remember it was better than the birth of his first son! Bank Hall must have been buzzing.

Glenn Little v BR stands out but in Stans day we were always pulling one out at the death. Had to go one down before we got going.

Stockbrokerbelt · Post by **Stockbrokerbelt** » Sat Jun 22, 2019 6:24 am

How about a mention for Hendrick against Bournemouth.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Sat Jun 22, 2019 9:45 am

I also liked when Micky Mellon slapped that one in at the BHE against the Lashers (his old club)
then ran backwards towards their fans in the Cricket Field, pointing to his name on his shirt.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Jun 22, 2019 12:07 pm

Another for Hoskin.

Pstotto · Post by **Pstotto** » Sat Jun 22, 2019 3:38 pm

I've seen that goal on film but I couldn't locate it on youtube.

Derek Scott once scored a 30-yeard screamer to level against Charlton in the late 70's, Cricketfield end. Those kind of goals were rare, very few scored from outside the box, different pitches, different 'caseys' etc.