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Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 8:53 pm
by PadihamThickNeck
Following on from the types of goals thread by Dandeclaret, it got me thinking what’s the furthest out we have ever scored from in a game ??
We all remember Beckham & Rooney from the half way line but have we ever done anything similar ?
The one that sticks in my mind is Joey Gudjonsson against PNE but that wasn’t nowhere near the half way line albeit far out.
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 8:56 pm
by dandeclaret
Paul Cook vs Wigan?
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:01 pm
by PadihamThickNeck
That’s the goals I mentioned, how far do we reckon ?
I think about 40 yards.
Interestingly Joey Gudjonsson did score from his own half for Leicester.
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:01 pm
by minnieclaret
Sammy Todd scored against Fulham from wide out on the right, about 40yds being my guesstimate.
4-0 win, 89th minute. Boxing Day 1964.
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:05 pm
by jdrobbo
Portland Timbers in 2009…that was some distance out… several thousand kilometres at a guess.
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:06 pm
by Quickenthetempo
Andy Payton away at Blackpool.
Just inside their half if memory serves me right.
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:48 pm
by Shappie
Steve Harper at Aldershot ?
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:53 pm
by Fenwick
Tommy Cummings against Newcastle.
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:57 pm
by Froobs
Has a burnley keeper ever scored?
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:59 pm
by jedi_master
Craig Mawson against Halifax?
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:03 pm
by wilks_bfc
PadihamThickNeck wrote: ↑Thu Sep 16, 2021 8:53 pm
Following on from the types of goals thread by Dandeclaret, it got me thinking what’s the furthest out we have ever scored from in a game ??
We all remember Beckham & Rooney from the half way line but have we ever done anything similar ?
The one that sticks in my mind is Joey Gudjonsson against PNE but that wasn’t nowhere near the half way line albeit far out.
Joeys goal went up in the air further than the distance traveled
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:06 pm
by Colburn_Claret
Not the furthest, but how far out was Ian Brennan when he got the winner at Liverpool. I've never read anywhere if it was ever measured, guesstimated, but it looked a hell of a long way out to me.
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:11 pm
by Peter Loo
Brian Laws away at Gillingham from just inside our own half.
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:15 pm
by RMutt
Froobs wrote: ↑Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:57 pm
Has a burnley keeper ever scored?
Pretty sure Harry Thompson scored one.
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:18 pm
by Claretforever
That Joey Gudjonsson goal was brilliant. If I remember correctly it was a free kick played short to him, though I could be wrong. What I do remember is crying out for him not to shoot. “Oh for fu….yeaaahhhhhhhh”
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:26 pm
by Vegas Claret
have any of our keepers scored direct from a goal kick ?
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:31 pm
by Bosscat
jedi_master wrote: ↑Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:59 pm
Craig Mawson against Halifax?
Don't think Craig ever scored for Burnley did he
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:38 pm
by what_no_pies
From the freeze frame I'd say Joey is pretty much bang on 35 years out. The lines mowed into the pitch = 4 stripes within the 18 yard line and he's about a yard inside the 8th line.
An old friend used to speak fondly of a disallowed goal scored from 'miles' away but can't recall who he said scored it now and appreciate that's not the most helpful contribution.
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:39 pm
by wilks_bfc
Claretforever wrote: ↑Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:18 pm
That Joey Gudjonsson goal was brilliant. If I remember correctly it was a free kick played short to him, though I could be wrong. What I do remember is crying out for him not to shoot. “Oh for fu….yeaaahhhhhhhh”
Were you sat next to me and do I know you?
My mate said exactly the same
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:41 pm
by Targetman
35 years out is a long way!
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:42 pm
by Shappie
Vegas Claret wrote: ↑Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:26 pm
have any of our keepers scored direct from a goal kick ?
Goal kicks are indirect
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:47 pm
by gawthorpe_view
what_no_pies wrote: ↑Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:38 pm
From the freeze frame I'd say Joey is pretty much bang on 35 years out. The lines mowed into the pitch = 4 stripes within the 18 yard line and he's about a yard inside the 8th line.
An old friend used to speak fondly of a disallowed goal scored from 'miles' away but can't recall who he said scored it now and appreciate that's not the most helpful contribution.
Peter Noble 'scored' from around the half way line in the 70s, it was shown on the Granada TV highlights programme the day after.
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 11:03 pm
by Jakubs Tash
dandeclaret wrote: ↑Thu Sep 16, 2021 8:56 pm
Paul Cook vs Wigan?
Wigan? Or do you mean Walsall?
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 11:03 pm
by jedi_master
Bosscat wrote: ↑Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:31 pm
Don't think Craig ever scored for Burnley did he
Was a pre season friendly at the Shay, scored from a goal kick! I think it might have taken a few crazy bounces but I remember as a kid saying “Nice goal at Halifax” and he said he claimed it!
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 11:08 pm
by Local cricketer
We scored a few in America didn’t we under Coyle?
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 11:14 pm
by Beagle
Gudjonsson’s goal features in this excellent video.
https://youtu.be/OppMbbQu3Uc
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 1:50 am
by Georgiaclaret
Just know one of our keepers scored at Burnden Park straight from a goal kick in the late 80’s, early 90’s. Can’t for the life of me think who it was. Windy as hell, though.
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 4:54 am
by ashtonlongsider
Brian Miller against Sheff Utd, I think in the 62/63 season. Long range shot from the left flank in a 5-1 victory.
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 7:01 am
by Culmclaret
Georgiaclaret wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 1:50 am
Just know one of our keepers scored at Burnden Park straight from a goal kick in the late 80’s, early 90’s. Can’t for the life of me think who it was. Windy as hell, though.
That was Jim McDonagh for Bolton against us in Jan 82. Billy O’Rourke in goal for us.
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:10 am
by Rochdale Cowboy
A goal kick is restarting the game when the ball has gone out of play. The rules changed recently and you can score from one.
The goalkeeper scoring with a kick from his hands or in open play is a clearance.
To my knowledge, no goalkeeper has ever scored from a goal kick.
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:22 am
by joey13
I remember Waldo nearly scoring from the halfway line in the 70s against West Ham I think .
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:54 am
by RMutt
RMutt wrote: ↑Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:15 pm
Pretty sure Harry Thompson scored one.
I’ve just looked this up and records suggest he didn’t so I must be mistaken. Also, there’s no p in Thomson.
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:06 am
by ChrisG
Liam Robinson scored from some way out against Wrexham at the Racecourse, circa 1996 I seem to recall.
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:09 am
by Sozturf7
I thought Harry Thomson scored one, as above post. If not on record then perhaps a cup or even a friendly. Come on Tony!
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:23 am
by evensteadiereddie
I know we scored one against Arsenal that went well Overmars...............the effort against Spurs, just past Edinburgh, was feeble in comparison.
I thank you.
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:44 am
by gc14
I remember (vaguely) a Gillingham centre half 1980 ish turning and launching it back to his keeper from just inside his own half
but his keeper had wandered out of his area at the cricket field end
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:46 am
by claretonthecoast1882
ChrisG wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:06 am
Liam Robinson scored from some way out against Wrexham at the Racecourse, circa 1996 I seem to recall.
I am struggling to believe Liam Robinson ever scored a goal
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:51 am
by PWBFC
I seem to remember Andy Cooke scoring from miles out at Walsall in about 97. Must've been near the half way line.
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 10:04 am
by Down_Rover
Chris Wood was a fair way out when he scored his first home league goal for Burnley
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 10:17 am
by ChrisG
PWBFC wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:51 am
I seem to remember Andy Cooke scoring from miles out at Walsall in about 97. Must've been near the half way line.
Yes, I remember that match, he was a good way out when he scored. We had a massive away following that day.
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 10:29 am
by Cirrus_Minor
I seem to remember Brian O’Neil scoring a 40 yarder against Man United at Turf Moor, could be wrong since memories do get amplified by time.
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 10:36 am
by ClaretTony
RMutt wrote: ↑Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:15 pm
Pretty sure Harry Thompson scored one.
Sozturf7 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:09 am
I thought Harry Thomson scored one, as above post. If not on record then perhaps a cup or even a friendly. Come on Tony!
Thomson scored in a Lancashire Senior Cup game. I think it might have been at Chorley.
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 10:40 am
by ClaretTony
Peter Loo wrote: ↑Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:11 pm
Brian Laws away at Gillingham from just inside our own half.
I think that was probably the best strike he ever scored with unfortunately.
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 10:45 am
by RMutt
ClaretTony wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 10:36 am
Thomson scored in a Lancashire Senior Cup game. I think it might have been at Chorley.
Thanks for that.
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 10:50 am
by RammyClaret61
I seem to remember Vince Overson hitting a screamer from just inside the opposition half, right in front of the Longside.
The 2 goals at Reading in the play-off were from some distance, weren’t they?
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 10:51 am
by ClaretTony
RammyClaret61 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 10:50 am
I seem to remember Vince Overson hitting a screamer from just inside the opposition half, right in front of the Longside.
The 2 goals at Reading in the play-off were from some distance, weren’t they?
Vince's was against Wimbledon in 1981/82 within a minute of them going 2-1 up.
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 11:07 am
by RalphCoatesComb
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 11:22 am
by Fretters
Paul Cook was out on the left hand touchline when he chipped the Walsall keeper in 2001 (5-2 when Briscoe scored twice).
Robbie Blake's free kick at home to Preston at the Jimmy Mac end was some way out too.
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 11:26 am
by wilks_bfc
Fretters wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 11:22 am
Paul Cook was out on the left hand touchline when he chipped the Walsall keeper in 2001 (5-2 when Briscoe scored twice).
Robbie Blake's free kick at home to Preston at the Jimmy Mac end was some way out too.
Think Robbie’s free kick against Spurs in the semi final was further. Was out near the BL touch line
Re: Burnley’s furthest ever goal
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 11:30 am
by Petersa
Always remember Andy Lochhead scoring from inside his own half vs WBA in 68? Burnley won 5.1 at home in the season we lost 8.1 at the Hawthorns. Slower bullets were fired that day.
