Your favourite goal.

[nigel-harps1954]

I'm just wondering, what is your favourite League of Ireland goal?

What's your favourite goal, by your own team, or by another team, that you've seen in your time watching League of Ireland football?

It's an ongoing discussion on our own forum and I'm interested to hear the stories from other clubs too and their favourite goals.

[harry crumb]

John O'Flynn against Drogheda Utd. in 2003.

Think it got Goal of the Season on Eircom League Weekly that year too.

Rolled the ball with studs with his right onto his left foot that he curled from corner of the penalty area into the top corner.

Into the Shed end as well for the cherry on top.

[De Town]

Late August/early September 2007. "Away" to Shamrock Rovers in Tolka. I think Drogheda were the only away team to win there v Rovers up until that point that season (open to correction on that).

We were really starting to get a run together in an attempt to stay up (ultimately failed of course). Even enough first half, we were the better team in the second, without scoring. The ball breaks to Dave Mooney as the board goes up for injury time and he slotted it home. I don't think I've ever celebrated a goal as much before or since (apart from cup final's and all that, but they're too obvious for this thread).

That was the night I really started to think we would stay up. Alas....

[A face]

John O'Flynn against Drogheda Utd. in 2003.

I would say that too but going back to 2003-2006 era, Georgie, Flynnie, Doyler, i think there are a sack full of goals from that time. But if i had to pick i'd be including Caulfields, Morley era as well, absolute gems, great to watch. Just to be buzzing coming out of the ground, and everyone around you the same way. Very hard to choose just one.

I have to say the Pat Sullivans screamer from 30 yards out in Europe was a joy to watch as well, loved every bit of it.

[MeathDrog]

John Lestor scoring a header from about 45 yards against Pats in around 2003.

It happened.

[SkStu]

Glen Crowe v St. Pats, half volley from 30yards into SC End around 2001.
Paul Byrne v Bray in Carlisle Grounds (same season) from the halfway line. No cameras at that one but anyone who was lucky enough to be there will agree it was a bit special.

Crowe's...

nzed-wkobRw

[SkStu]

And Alexander Nesovic vs Pats same season... Sh!t goal but I knew then the wait was over.

[El-Pietro]

Off the top of my head, Graham Cummins goal last year to win the first division in Tolka Park.

[peadar1987]

Favourite has to be Chris Shields in the 788th minute of extra time against Monaghan to take us to penalties in the relegation playoff.

Daire Doyle against, I think, Drogheda the same season was pretty special as well. The ball broke loose from a corner, and he hit it on the volley from a good 30 yards out into the top corner. One of those where the whole crowd can see him shaping up to shoot and fully expect it to clear the bowling alley!

[El-Pietro]

John O'Flynns goal into the St. Annes end off his arse from Dan Connors clearance in 2005 was pretty special too

[Dodge]

Glen Crowe v St. Pats, half volley from 30yards into SC End around 2001.


Think thats the best I've seen against us. One of those 'oh **** me' moments.

Best I've seen is Curtis Fleming v Bohs in 89/90. Took it up in his own half, beat two and rifled it into top corner from 40 yards. No cameras there.

Favourite is Forrester's lob against Rovers this year.

[GCdfc]

http://youtu.be/PmIWXzz-t9Q

[eelmonster]

Brian Byrne, Dundalk v St. Pat's 1994, dribbles from his own 18 yard box avoiding two rugby tackles along the way (@ 1:37):


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m18ak5eEtfs

McGowan's 50 yarder against Derry is up there, as is Griff's goal against Drogheda this season.

[A face]

John O'Flynns goal into the St. Annes end off his arse from Dan Connors clearance in 2005 was pretty special too

He fooked it up, He fooked it up,
He fooked it, Connors fooked it up.
He fooked it up, He fooked it up,
He fooked it, Connors fooked it up !! :)

[Sam_Heggy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WheDuY7rsXA

Kevin McHugh's lob here was something special.

PLease ignore the first 23 seconds, my eyes are still sore watching it too....

[Martinho II]

Late August/early September 2007. "Away" to Shamrock Rovers in Tolka. I think Drogheda were the only away team to win there v Rovers up until that point that season (open to correction on that).

We were really starting to get a run together in an attempt to stay up (ultimately failed of course). Even enough first half, we were the better team in the second, without scoring. The ball breaks to Dave Mooney as the board goes up for injury time and he slotted it home. I don't think I've ever celebrated a goal as much before or since (apart from cup final's and all that, but they're too obvious for this thread).

That was the night I really started to think we would stay up. Alas....

31.8.07 how I remember that date is that my nephew was born that day!

[dong]

Brian Byrne, Dundalk v St. Pat's 1994, dribbles from his own 18 yard box avoiding two rugby tackles along the way (@ 1:37):


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m18ak5eEtfs

McGowan's 50 yarder against Derry is up there, as is Griff's goal against Drogheda this season.

Thats the first time I've ever seen that goal and it's up there win one of my favourites as well. Classic stuff.
Harry McLoughlins v Bohs in 1983 has always been my favourite, followed more recently by Quigleys v Shams in Tallaght.

[eelmonster]

Thats the first time I've ever seen that goal and it's up there win one of my favourites as well. Classic stuff.

The bit where the kid kicks the ball out from the other side of the net and it hits Paul Campbell [?] who's lying on the ground is almost as good as the goal.

[placid casual]

exhibit A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq8b6SPt5ak

exhibit B
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktzkRbpf3DU


both from the same player, in the same game.

there's only one Pat McCourt

[CrowdedHouse]

Friday 22 October 2010 - My 50th birthday - Jason Molloy scores in 90th minute to give Galway United a 3-2 victory over Bohs

[RahenyBohs]

I'm just wondering, what is your favourite League of Ireland goal?

What's your favourite goal, by your own team, or by another team, that you've seen in your time watching League of Ireland football?

It's an ongoing discussion on our own forum and I'm interested to hear the stories from other clubs too and their favourite goals.

Great thread!

I remember this one against Shelbourne in 2003 at Dalymount. Such a good goal it was it nearly tore the roof off the place


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTdDPDQHpWQ

[Fivesilver]

For pure cheek, Matty Judge's backheeled nutmeg takes a bit of beating (from 20 seconds here)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwRdO_U8-oo

[athloneman]

not a bad effort http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIBFVdXcbUE

[showgies]

Eddie Annand vs Kilkenny? (open to correction)......Gets the ball on half way line with back to goals, flick over defenders head, beats a couple of defenders, and ends with a cheeky chip over the keeper.

I've never saw footage of the goal since, only going on memories......which probably makes all the more special.

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

That Annand goal is my favourite one as well. Would love if there was footage of it. Kilkenny alright. Think we won 3-0.

[pineapple stu]

Don't think it's online, but the two injury-time goals to beat a Shels in their full Olliepomp in the League Cup semi-final - the day that the FAI had confirmed the LC winners would get a Setanta spot as a sop to Ollie - will take some beating.

Particularly the second one where Robbie Martin rounded the keeper outside the box and walked the ball into the net. I like goals that you can see coming from a long way away. :)

[showgies]

Speaking of goals vs Shels


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIBFVdXcbUE

[nigel-harps1954]

Speaking of goals vs Shels


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIBFVdXcbUE

That was literally just posted 4 posts above you.

[red bellied]

[QUOTE=showgies;1647172]Eddie Annand vs Kilkenny? (open to correction)......Gets the ball on half way line with back to goals, flick over defenders head, beats a couple of defenders, and ends with a cheeky chip over the keeper.

I've never saw footage of the goal since, only going on memories......which probably makes all the more special.[/QUO

I think it might of been Cobh, wasn't at the game but was that where he scored the scissors kick as well?

[showgies]

I think it might of been Cobh, wasn't at the game but was that where he scored the scissors kick as well?

Yes, IIRC but I recall it being against Kilkenny...

[showgies]

That was literally just posted 4 posts above you.

Yeah, but my post is better ......:P

[patrickccfc]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksUBYELAnXQ
long enough wait for it on the video but behans goal at the end is simply special

[showgies]

Another favourite of mine Tony Kelly vs Bohs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjKbbg8gvdk&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[bullit]

Micheal Mc Gowan for Dundalk v Derry.2009 LOI GOTS.

Think he's now playing for Ayr Utd?

Quality of the vid is'nt great(only one i could find :(,if anyone has a better vid link then put it up please) but the quality of the goal is there for all to see.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dp2uCgXuMTI

[bluewhitearmy]

Denis Behan scored a fantastic free against Harps last season it was a real pity there were no cameras to see it.

[Nesta99]

Donal Broughan freekick from inside the centre circle, cant remember 'gainst who. He looked up struck it, top left of Carrick end goal. Had comeclose before that. sure i seen it online somewhere.

[bullit]

Donal Broughan freekick from inside the centre circle, cant remember 'gainst who. He looked up struck it, top left of Carrick end goal. Had comeclose before that. sure i seen it online somewhere.

GCdfc beat you to it Nesta in post #12.Vid and all ;)

Enjoy.

http://foot.ie/threads/174483-Your-favourite-goal?p=1646630&viewfull=1#post1646630

[Nesta99]

Good stuff Bullit - didnt run through all of page 1 obviously.

[nigel-harps1954]

Denis Behan scored a fantastic free against Harps last season it was a real pity there were no cameras to see it.

I have to say, that was an absolutely sublime effort alright.

[poster]

Sean Flannery's scissors kick from the edge of the area at the Shed End V Galway circa 2004. Think we won 4-1 on the night.

[dancinpants]

Not a bad effort from Paul "Storky" Carlyle here (first goal):


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv6IrSV1tJw

[Charlie Darwin]

God I remember those Shels shirts. That style was all the rage at one point. What an awful time to be alive.

[Roo69]

Paul Byrne v Bray in Carlisle Grounds (same season) from the halfway line. No cameras at that one but anyone who was lucky enough to be there will agree it was a bit special.

That was a bit special alright, although i though it hit the underside of the bar and Crowe rolled it into an empty net?

Best LoI goal I've ever seen was from Paddy McCourt for Rovers against Bray in Dalymount going back about 7/8 years ago, world class. He actually scored 2 wonder goals that day.

Not sure what my favourite Bray goal is being honest, always remember Pip Keogh scoring a brilliant over head kick in Terryland against Galway

[KK77]

Super Eddie Gormley volley against Sligo in the FAI Cup Jan 2001 i think it was out in the field of dreams! Caught it on the money and straight into the top corner down at bowling alley end!

[SkStu]

That was a bit special alright, although i though it hit the underside of the bar and Crowe rolled it into an empty net?

I was directly across from the goal and would lay bets that it crossed the line. Most there thought the same though there was some debate... I wonder who got credited for it actually? I'll go check it out...

[SkStu]

Found this...it was March 2002

http://www.redcafe.net/f7/paul-byrne-scores-beckhamesque-goal-bohs-10289/


I never thought I'd see it again, yet on Friday night last at the Carlisle Grounds, Bray with the chips stacked against us, out of the bag came this gem.

2 - 0 down at half time. Down to ten men. pulled a goal back with 18 minutes left. An equaliser not given by the linesman. Final throw of the dice by Bohemian boss Stephen Kenny and he sends on out of favour Paul Byrne (ex-Celtic).

Byrne recieves the ball from defending a corner 10 yards inside the Bohemians half. takes two steps close to the right touchline. Looks up. Sees the keeper off his line. Swings the right peg at the ball, concentration, got to get this right. Not much time left. Floats the ball into the Bray half. Rising. Rising. Starts to dip as it comes over the 18 yard line. Keeper starts to look like he's struggling. The ball starts to come down. The keeper scrambles. The ball comes down. The keeper stretches. The ball clears the outstretched right hand of the keeper and hits the crossbar. Down down down. Over the line. and back out onto the post. Beautiful. Poetry.

Bray 2 - 2 Bohemians

But this credits it to Crowe.... :(

http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/ier02.html

[Acornvilla]

Remember that game we beat shels 4-1 way way way ago, one of my personal favourite goals is the one Eric Levine scored, when the shells keeper kicked the ball into his arse and it bounced straight in:D

Keegans and Kirbs goals in the FAI cup final will never be forgotten either..

[Roo69]

Found this...it was March 2002

http://www.redcafe.net/f7/paul-byrne-scores-beckhamesque-goal-bohs-10289/

But this credits it to Crowe.... :(

http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/ier02.html


Yeah i'm almost sure it was given to Crowe, remember at the time him rolling the ball into an empty net and running away as if he had scored a 40 yard wonder goal :)

[L.T.F.C.]

Remember that game we beat shels 4-1 way way way ago, one of my personal favourite goals is the one Eric Levine scored, when the shells keeper kicked the ball into his arse and it bounced straight in:D


It didn't happen like that!

[Acornvilla]

It didn't happen like that!
from where I was standing it looked that way anyway, well the ball rolled in very slowly, it was forever ago thou so my recollection isnt perfect I'm sure :P