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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2004 1:06:10 GMT
there was a big debate earlier this season about the last time we had a player actually go through on goal one on one and beat the keeper, from memory (prior to Hoekstra earlier in the season against Reading) are we still talking Chris Iwelumo in the Potteries derby at Vale Park?
Also, I'm struggling to remember the last time we missed a penalty? (the Big Chris Coventry one that went in anyway aside) ...would we be going back to the time of Graham Kavanagh for this (who missed one tonight for Cardiff as it happens) ..Since then Peter Hoekstra, Arnar Gunnlaugsson, Clive Clarke, Chris Iwelumo, Carl Asaba and John Eustace have all taken them (sorry if I've missed anyone out? - edit: Thorne against Tranmere) and we've got a 100% record (if anyone can't remember otherwise?)
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Post by Robo10 on Mar 3, 2004 7:52:03 GMT
Well thats buggered it Gareth!
I bet we miss our next penno now!!
;D
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Mar 3, 2004 13:29:41 GMT
Ade's first goal for the club last season was a run from near the halfway line wasn't it?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2004 13:42:27 GMT
around halfway inside his own half, grinded a couple of defenders into the ground who were infront of him then smashed it past the keeper, didn't round him though (which is what I should have put in my first message, my fault)
Just heard on Sky Sports news btw 'A furious Lennie Lawrence has said he'll never let his captain take another penalty ever again' ...bit harsh isn't it? ;D
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Mar 3, 2004 13:44:44 GMT
Have to admit that for Ade's first goal last season I was in the pie queue under the Boothen. Oh the shame of it - missing the first goal by the Messiah!
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Post by Pricey on Mar 3, 2004 13:50:16 GMT
I might be wrong but I think I can remember Bjarni missing a penalty Gareth....
Found it!!!
26/9/01, Colchester at home, 17th minute.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2004 13:56:33 GMT
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Post by Pricey on Mar 3, 2004 14:01:51 GMT
Yep, if anyone slags off Stefan my memory just goes back that game and I ignore them. ;D
I actually thought he was a good player (if a little lazy and prone to diving) whatever anyone says.
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Post by RWChris on Mar 3, 2004 14:49:09 GMT
Also, is it me or have we not beneffited from an own goal in almost a year?!
The forementioned penalty from Big Chris which went in off Montgomery's arse must've been the last o.g. I wonder if we've ever gone a full season with no o.g's being scored for us???
Over to IlfordDave... ;D
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Post by Pricey on Mar 3, 2004 16:08:46 GMT
1995/1996 was the last time we went a full season with no own goals scored for us.
Also in 1993/1994, 1992/1993, 1989/1990, 1987/1988, 1986/1987, 1985/1986 and 1984/1985 according to Simon Lowe's fantastic "Stoke City 'The Modern Era' 1984-2003" available from all good (and bad probably) book shops. Don't delay, per-chase your copy today!
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Post by Hooky on Mar 3, 2004 18:48:10 GMT
I don't have time to be a Statto today.
anyway Pricey has got a book I haven't
and he needs the posts he's going for 1000 i reackon
MESSAGE TO SMUDGE : add a 6th star to the ratings system .... with a suitable SAD SACK name ... it is possible with the admin thing isn't it !!
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Post by lurcherthelurker on Mar 3, 2004 18:51:29 GMT
The last own goal was this season, and a more spectacular one you will not see. In off the bar via the keepers bald head ;D
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Post by haj23scfc on Mar 3, 2004 18:52:02 GMT
I thought Hoekstra was going to miss, I said to my mate as he stepped up "hes going to miss this" and he agreed.
glad we were wrong ;D
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Post by Pricey on Mar 3, 2004 18:58:52 GMT
I must say the thought did go through my mind that he would try and chip it down the middle only for their keeper to just stand there and catch it!  |
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Post by A-teen_six_T3 on Mar 3, 2004 19:05:57 GMT
i thought he was goin thumble and fall as he took it around the keeper, glad he didnt, and from where i was siting, the penalty didnt look 2 have enuf pace on it
o well, what we thought and what we didnt think doesnt matter bith goals were scored and we got 3 points who cares
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Post by Pricey on Mar 3, 2004 19:08:56 GMT
Was it me or did the 'keeper go the wrong way for the penalty, so as long as it wasn't as soft as Sir Stan's (bless him) it would have gone in however hard he would have hit it?
Smudge, put the text talk ambulance on this board as well! ;D
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Post by AlliG on Mar 3, 2004 20:16:29 GMT
There is one advantage of sitting in seat 321.
You don't have to worry for as long as those who don't have such a good view of penalties!
The keeper was already going to his left before Hooky reached the spot and it was a goal as soon as he touched the ball. ;D
A few days ago someone was complaining that Ed doesn't come off his line far enough in one on ones. Last night we saw the reason why the current trend is for keepers to stick on the edge of their 6 yard box.
When Ade had the ball 30 yards out, with the keeper near the edge of the penalty area, he was almost spoilt for choice. He could have , bent it round the keeper, slid it under him, chipped him or gone round him.
By staying closer to the goal the last 2 options are removed which allows the keeper to concentrate on his angles.
Did get a bit worried when Ade slowed down that he might have too much time, but he sat the keeper down well and took it with some style! ;D ;D
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Post by haj23scfc on Mar 3, 2004 22:06:32 GMT
I also thought Akinbyi was going to put it wide/into row Z when he took it past the keeper! I'm a cynical sod!
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Mar 3, 2004 22:15:04 GMT
I said last night in D's that I love the goals where you know it is going in a second or so before it does. Gives you time to really work up a mental! ;D
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