Great 2nd half Burnley fightbacks

[tiger76]

I know this was touched upon in other threads, but after yesterday's huge comeback it really deserves a thread of it's own.

Can't recall many however a few come to my mind.

Palace home think we were 2-0 down at HT yet hit back to win 4-2.

Hull away when we bagged 3 in the last 15 mins to win 3-2 at the death.

QPR away when Andy Cole netted a HT from memory.

[jen1066]

Preston?

[Colburn_Claret]

That Charlton game.

[claretburns]

Barnsley home in I think 2006? 2-0 down before GNW scored a hat trick and won 4-2.

Preston home in 2010, 3-1 down after 80 mins and won 4-3.

Tottenham home 2010, 2-0 down and won 4-2.

[jen1066]

Tottenham home 2010, 2-0 down and won 4-2.

Not sure I've ever felt sicker when they scored.

[NL Claret]

Not sure I've ever felt sicker when they scored.

Wrong game I think Jen, it was last home game of the first PL season. Think Thompson and Pato scored.

[jen1066]

Wrong game I think Jen, it was last home game of the first PL season. Think Thompson and Pato scored.

I had the cup game in my head. You're right, I'm a year out - the comeback I'm thinking of was the promotion season.

[4midable]

Spurs at home in cup when we could have possibly gone to wembley was 1 of the best games ever at turf

[JohnMac]

Modric scored a superb goal for Spurs, real quality.

When they came out for the 2nd half knowing Arsenal had clinchéd 4th spot, they alledgedly switched off.

Yea, right!

[BabylonClaret]

City away in the first Prem season under Dyche

2-0 down at half time and we fought back for a point

[Burnley1989]

I know this was touched upon in other threads, but after yesterday's huge comeback it really deserves a thread of it's own.

Can't recall many however a few come to my mind.

Palace home think we were 2-0 down at HT yet hit back to win 4-2.

Hull away when we bagged 3 in the last 15 mins to win 3-2 at the death.

QPR away when Andy Cole netted a HT from memory.

That Jay Rod goal cost me a £700 win on my coupon

[Silkyskills1]

Spurs away 1960/61 season. 4-0 down after about 35 mins and 4-1 at half time. Game finished 4-4 in a week where we had played in Europe a couple of days before.
League Cup tie at Bradford City in late 70's. 2-0 down at half time and ended up winning 2-3.
Was it Charlton late 70's when we were 1-4 down in the second half and finished with a 4-4 draw.
Worst one I went to with the boot on the other foot was that bloody FA Cup tie (6th round) v Blackburn in 1960. 3-0 up with around 17 minutes left and drew 3-3.

[Royboyclaret]

Whenever this subject appears, for me, there's only one classic of all-time dating way back to December 1960 at White Hart Lane. To set the scene.....We are the reigning First Division Champions, Tottenham are an all-conquering side and arguably the best team in the land at the time.

Four days earlier we were involved in a titanic European Cup tie away at Reims, after which we were knackered and in the first-half at Tottenham it showed. After half an hour we were 0-4 down and looking shattered. Somehow a Jimmy McIlroy inspired response brought us what seemed like a consolation goal from John Connelly just before the interval.

Pride kept us going in the second-half and goals from Ray Pointer, Jimmy Robson and another from Connelly gave us an unlikely 4-4 draw. Never have I been more proud to be a Burnley fan than I was that day.

[Royboyclaret]

Edit...Silkyskills beat me to it !!

[Hipper]

Whenever this subject appears, for me, there's only one classic of all-time dating way back to December 1960 at White Hart Lane. To set the scene.....We are the reigning First Division Champions, Tottenham are an all-conquering side and arguably the best team in the land at the time.

Four days earlier we were involved in a titanic European Cup tie away at Reims, after which we were knackered and in the first-half at Tottenham it showed. After half an hour we were 0-4 down and looking shattered. Somehow a Jimmy McIlroy inspired response brought us what seemed like a consolation goal from John Connelly just before the interval.

Pride kept us going in the second-half and goals from Ray Pointer, Jimmy Robson and another from Connelly gave us an unlikely 4-4 draw. Never have I been more proud to be a Burnley fan than I was that day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvOLtNOWC0A

In the notes, if you click on '47.16 December 1960', it's the first match, played on a lovely pitch!

[Royboyclaret]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvOLtNOWC0A

In the notes, if you click on '47.16 December 1960', it's the first match, played on a lovely pitch!

Just the first-half I think, Hipper.

But thanks for that, first time I've seen it since the actual day !

[Hipper]

Yes, pity about that. There are other Burnley games dotted around this link.

[Cajun]

In October 1969 we had two home games in succession where we came from 0-2 down to win 4-2, although can't recall halftime scores. First we beat Palace, then 7 days later Sheff Weds. Was on both games with my dad, and I do still remember him saying that we wouldn't repeat the Palace comeback when we went two down against Sheff Weds as they had a much better defence

[Royboyclaret]

In October 1969 we had two home games in succession where we came from 0-2 down to win 4-2, although can't recall halftime scores. First we beat Palace, then 7 days later Sheff Weds. Was on both games with my dad, and I do still remember him saying that we wouldn't repeat the Palace comeback when we went two down against Sheff Weds as they had a much better defence

1-2 and 0-1, Cajun.

Wilf Wrigley !......Remember him !

[Cajun]

Wilf Wrigley !......Remember him !
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Not until i just looked him up! 1 goal in a handful of appearances before quitting for university!

There was also a dramatic second half turnaround vs Everton in March 74. 0-1 down at halftime and I am sure we scored three late goals timed incredibly inside three minutes to win 3-1.

[Royboyclaret]

Wilf Wrigley !......Remember him !
---------------------------------------------------
Not until i just looked him up! 1 goal in a handful of appearances before quitting for university!

There was also a dramatic second half turnaround vs Everton in March 74. 0-1 down at halftime and I am sure we scored three late goals timed incredibly inside three minutes to win 3-1.

What a season that was, the favourite of many posters on here.

Waldron 76, Nulty 78 & James 79, according to CT's superb records.

[Buxtonclaret]

My first ever Clarets game at Stoke. '63
3-0 down at HT.
Pulled 2 back in the last 5 minutes to draw 4-4

Don't recall much about the game. Won't forget the score though.

[mdd2]

Spurs at home in 1960-61 season HT 0-2 to Spurs finished 4-2 to us

[Royboyclaret]

My first ever Clarets game at Stoke. '63
3-0 down at HT.
Pulled 2 back in the last 5 minutes to draw 4-4

Don't recall much about the game. Won't forget the score though.

Did Mac play for Stoke that day, Buxton ?

[Buxtonclaret]

Did Mac play for Stoke that day, Buxton ?

He did, yes.
It's why my Dad took me.

My lasting memories are the noise when Stoke scored. The smell of tobacco, beer and carbolic soap.
Loved every minute of it!

[Royboyclaret]

He did, yes.
It's why my Dad took me.

My lasting memories are the noise when Stoke scored. The smell of tobacco, beer and carbolic soap.
Loved every minute of it!

36,924......half the population of Burnley there, that day......all wishing Stoke to win.

[Tricky Trevor]

72-73 promotion season. Looked like losing our unbeaten start to the term when we were 3-1 down on Ayresome Park to the Boro. Two very late goals from Fletch and Dobo salvaged a draw to keep the run going. I was working in Stockton at the time and went on with a colleague, big Boro fan, so I was stood in their cemetery end. Kept me mouth shut but not the smile.
Lost at home the following weekend.

[ElectroClaret]

In that Sixties game when Spurs were four up, think i remember Dave Mackay giving an extravagant bow to the WHL crowd, have i got the right match?

[Royboyclaret]

In that Sixties game when Spurs were four up, think i remember Dave Mackay giving an extravagant bow to the WHL crowd, have i got the right match?

Spot on, Electro......he hated Burnley with a passion.......but we had the last laugh on the day.

Blacklaw nearly took his head off three years later.

[Royboyclaret]

Can we have 2nd leg Burnley fightbacks ?

Gerry McEvoy, Peter Jones, Mick Docherty, Wilf Wrigley, Eddie Cliff, Eric Probert, Alan West, Dave Hartley, Willie Brown, Dave Thomas, Steve Kindon & George Coppock.

Apologies, feeling nostalgic tonight after a couple of large whiskies.

[jen1066]

Feeling the same. But not ancient like you, so forgive me for not going back too far!

[Royboyclaret]

Feeling the same. But not ancient like you, so forgive me for not going back too far!

No worries.....now can we hear your contribution to the thread ?

[claret59]

Spurs away 1960/61 season. 4-0 down after about 35 mins and 4-1 at half time. Game finished 4-4 in a week where we had played in Europe a couple of days before.

A few posters have highlighted this game as the biggest and best Claret comeback. When Spurs scored their fourth goal to take a 4 nil lead Dave MacKay 'took the mickey' by bowing to the crowd ( not sure if it was to their supporters or Burnley's,) he didn't repeat it after 90 minutes! I have wondered if his actions were the catalyst for that marvellous response. (I also recall that Burnley nearly won it with Connelly going close at the end.)

[Royboyclaret]

Spurs away 1960/61 season. 4-0 down after about 35 mins and 4-1 at half time. Game finished 4-4 in a week where we had played in Europe a couple of days before.

A few posters have highlighted this game as the biggest and best Claret comeback. When Spurs scored their fourth goal to take a 4 nil lead Dave MacKay 'took the mickey' by bowing to the crowd ( not sure if it was to their supporters or Burnley's,) he didn't repeat it after 90 minutes! I have wondered if his actions were the catalyst for that marvellous response. (I also recall that Burnley nearly won it with Connelly going close at the end.)

Aye Connelly hit the post and Bill Brown made a brilliant save from Brian Miller......but, for balance, John White missed an open goal for them. 5-5 would have been a fitting scoreline for two of the greatest club sides in Europe at the time.

Don't think it was down to Mackay's actions.......it was merely Jimmy Mac literally taking over a game in his inimitable fashion. Just wish jedi_master could see the second half highlights.

[jen1066]

No worries.....now can we hear your contribution to the thread ?

Have you seen the way people have reacted in previous threads? We were superb, but do people want to hear my positive feedback?

[steve1264b]

Not for goals scored but 10 man away win 81/82 Huddersfield. Knew we would be promoted

[Royboyclaret]

Not for goals scored but 10 man away win 81/82 Huddersfield. Knew we would be promoted

Steve Taylor x2.......10,269, and half of those were from Burnley.......Great season it was, Steve.

[Royboyclaret]

Disappointing the OP has not seen fit to revisit his thread.

[elwaclaret]

Disappointing the OP has not seen fit to revisit his thread.

Sure he will.

[Colburn_Claret]

Wilf Wrigley !......Remember him !
---------------------------------------------------
Not until i just looked him up! 1 goal in a handful of appearances before quitting for university!

There was also a dramatic second half turnaround vs Everton in March 74. 0-1 down at halftime and I am sure we scored three late goals timed incredibly inside three minutes to win 3-1.

Got chucked out the ground that match, because someone behind me kicked a copper.
Got back in just in time to see Super Taff score a beauty.

A fellow Claret, no idea who he was, that got kicked out at the same time, had a screwdriver put through his cheek, as we walked around the cricket ground, by a pleasant bunch of Scousers.

[IanMcL]

I went to a match at Chelsea years ago. A midweek afternoon match rearranged. Bad winter?

Anyway, we were 3 nil down at half time and drew 3-3.

[Petersa]

Seem to remember a home match early 70s vs Sheffield Wednesday, 2 possibly 3 down at halftime and put 5 up them in the second with Paul Fletcher getting a hat trick.

Re Wilf Wrigley I also remember him playing and quitting to go to university, I reckon he will be about 70 now, does anyone know what happened to him?

[Quicknick]

I remember us getting three goals in the last ten minutes to beat Everton 3-1 in 1973/74 to end a bad run in the league, despite winning cup games. The Longside then flushed the Everton fans down Brunshaw Road.

[CaptJohn]

My first ever Clarets game at Stoke. '63
3-0 down at HT.
Pulled 2 back in the last 5 minutes to draw 4-4

Don't recall much about the game. Won't forget the score though.

That was my first ever Clarets game as well. Wow!
I recall Eddie Clamp getting sent off for Stoke which changed the game in our favour.

[Top Claret]

I remember us being 3 down at Middlesbrough back in our promotion season in 1973, it was the only game I missed that season

[JohnDearyMe]

Whenever this subject appears, for me, there's only one classic of all-time dating way back to December 1960 at White Hart Lane. To set the scene.....We are the reigning First Division Champions, Tottenham are an all-conquering side and arguably the best team in the land at the time.

Four days earlier we were involved in a titanic European Cup tie away at Reims, after which we were knackered and in the first-half at Tottenham it showed. After half an hour we were 0-4 down and looking shattered. Somehow a Jimmy McIlroy inspired response brought us what seemed like a consolation goal from John Connelly just before the interval.

Pride kept us going in the second-half and goals from Ray Pointer, Jimmy Robson and another from Connelly gave us an unlikely 4-4 draw. Never have I been more proud to be a Burnley fan than I was that day.

I've a friend whose dad is an Arsenal fan. When he found out i supported Burnley he waxed lyrical about this game, saying it was the greatest game he'd ever attended

[Silkyskills1]

I remember us getting three goals in the last ten minutes to beat Everton 3-1 in 1973/74 to end a bad run in the league, despite winning cup games. The Longside then flushed the Everton fans down Brunshaw Road.

If I'm not mistaken I think Everton missed a penalty at 0-1. Alan Whittle was the culprit.

[Buxtonclaret]

That was my first ever Clarets game as well. Wow!
I recall Eddie Clamp getting sent off for Stoke which changed the game in our favour.

Thats right. Remember someone being sent off. Wasnt it just after Peter Dobing had put Stoke 4-2 up again?
All happened very near the end of the game.

[Silkyskills1]

Thats right. Remember someone being sent off. Wasnt it just after Peter Dobing had put Stoke 4-2 up again?
All happened very near the end of the game.

Cracking free kick from just outside the penalty area by 'Bomber' Harris to make it 4-3. I was stood on the open terrace opposite the Boothen End and it was the first time I'd seen us play in white shirts.

[Fretters]

99/00 promotion season, 2-2 at Stoke after being 2-0 down. Two from Payts, the late equaliser being from 20 yards right in front of our fans.