Question Ferguson’s Goal

[Leigh_Seasider]

John Egan away to Scunny? Watched that smash into the net, quality.

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

So, that goal last night. Has there ever been a better goal scored by a Southend player, and if so what was it? I cannot think of one in my 45 years.

I’m expecting this to be a very a short thread.

It was the goal I remember John Nielsen's goal against Bolton being.

We should also mention Charlie Kelman's debut. In comparison Ferguson's was a tap in.

 

[Rob Noxious]

April 1988 v Wigan, David Crown scored one of the best goals I have ever seen, very similar distance to Ferguson’s. Martin Ling I seem to remember also scored a cracker that night. Added to that we came back from 0-2 down to win 3-2, Shame there was only about 3000 at the hall to see it.

Fantastic goals and in the context of trailing in that game and where we were in the League at that time, i.e. fighting relegation from the old Div. 3, they were so valuable. I think that game was part of those five wins from the last seven games that just kept us up that season.

 

[Fairport]

Two goals by Blues players at Layer Road, I think it was Peter Daley and a left back if I recall was Peter Johnson?

 

[Rob Noxious]

Two goals by Blues players at Layer Road, I think it was Peter Daley and a left back if I recall was Peter Johnson?

Peter Johnson in March '87, I believe.

Peter Daley - Easter BH Monday, 1990.

 

[Rob Noxious]

I remember a wonderful thunderbolt from David Crown v Chesterfield (away) in late '89. Only about 30 yards out though.

 

[dougy161]

Peter Clarke vs Orient away was a cracker

 

[bazzashrimper]

It was as clean a strike as I can remember. Amazing goal.

It’s just my preference though, but I like a team goal or one where a player goes on a mazy run. I think I can remember a great goal scored by Nathan Jones where he dribbled from his own third and slotted past the keeper.

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

Bilel's screamer against Cobblers when PS was shouting at him to pass?
Stan's against Millwall when ran at, around and teased their hardman Stevens before belting it?
Stans away at H'field in cup win?

 

[Tommy2holes]

Probably the best but without fans to witness it from a terrace point of view unfortunately.

What makes a great goal. Importance, occasion, opposition or just sheer brilliance.

A few off of the top of my head.

Mohnsi v northampton 35 yarder
Andy Sussex v luton to stay up
Freddy v Bristol City for the hatrick
Michael Timlin v Stevenage with he head gear
Piggot for obvious reasons
Clark v Chelsea for the pure scenes

 

[Leigh_Seasider]

Andy Sussex volley vs Luton? That was class and what a game to do it. What a shame Ferguson did it in an empty ground .. nothing like being right behind the goal seeing it crash in.

 

[Rob1920]

That goal yesterday is right up there. It wasn’t a flukey hit and hope, he made the chance himself, turned and with barely time to think about it arrowed it into the top corner from probably close to 40 yards. If Zlatan had done that it would be goal of the season at any level.

 

[Joolz]

It was as clean a strike as I can remember. Amazing goal.

It’s just my preference though, but I like a team goal or one where a player goes on a mazy run. I think I can remember a great goal scored by Nathan Jones where he dribbled from his own third and slotted past the keeper.

Last game of the season IIRC, and possibly late on? Won me a bit of money that as well.

 

[fbm]

Probably the best but without fans to witness it from a terrace point of view unfortunately.

What makes a great goal. Importance, occasion, opposition or just sheer brilliance.

A few off of the top of my head.

Mohnsi v northampton 35 yarder
Andy Sussex v luton to stay up
Freddy v Bristol City for the hatrick
Michael Timlin v Stevenage with he head gear
Piggot for obvious reasons
Clark v Chelsea for the pure scenes

That was the goal that last nights effort reminded me of. Looking at the grass gut lines on the Roots Hall pitch, that were 6 yards wide, I reckon Mohsni was 38 yards out with no wind assistance.

Last nights goal probably topped it though. Just.

 

[Suffolk Shrimper In Dorset]

April 1988 v Wigan, David Crown scored one of the best goals I have ever seen, very similar distance to Ferguson’s. Martin Ling I seem to remember also scored a cracker that night. Added to that we came back from 0-2 down to win 3-2, Shame there was only about 3000 at the hall to see it.

Yep, my favourite too. It was ' only' about 25 yards but Crowny cut in from flank and beat a couple on the way, albeit every time he talks about it the goal gets better. And yes, it being the winner after being two down made it more special, aswell as being under thr Friday night lights. And it gets a deserved mention in the Good Book, the ultimate accolade

 

[RobM]

It depends on how you define the greatest goal.
A 40 yarder like that? A well worked end-to-end with 14 passes? An individual Maradona-type goal?

 

[Lincoln Shrimp]

John Cornwell's 90th minute winner in a 3-2 home win over Preston was pretty special back in the early 90s.

Another vote also for Ricky Otto's "Crossy come shotty" (his words not mine) away at Barnsley.

 

[BlueBore]

Damon Searle vs Rushden is probably still one of my favourite goals. Ferguson’s must be well up there though.

Glad someone else remembers Damon Searle's effort

 

[crangoner]

For technique (and a bit for 'the being there' factor), Cox's goal away at Bradford in Jan 2019 is top three 3 for me. A ridiculous outside of the boot shot that seemed incredulous from our position in Valley Parade. The highlights proved it so.

 

[Derbyshire Blue]

It depends on how you define the greatest goal.
A 40 yarder like that? A well worked end-to-end with 14 passes? An individual Maradona-type goal?

Nope, never been a fan of goals scored with the hand! ?