BobbyBiscuit Posted June 22, 2009 Report Posted June 22, 2009 As the title suggests, what is the best Dons goal ever in your opinion? John Hewitt's diving header is obviously the most important (or thereabouts) but what do you think the best is, either technically or aesthetically? Can split it between Dons goals you've witnessed first hand from ones you've just seen on TV. Quote
boboisared Posted June 22, 2009 Report Posted June 22, 2009 Seves volley v Hibs a couple of seasons ago (because I scored a similiar goal this season ) or Jess v the Huns at Ibrox. Quote
Mentorred Posted June 22, 2009 Report Posted June 22, 2009 Lee miller against Hibs last season, Or Mackie against Killie a couple of seasons ago. Quote
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted June 22, 2009 Report Posted June 22, 2009 As the title suggests, what is the best Dons goal ever in your opinion? John Hewitt's diving header is obviously the most important (or thereabouts) but what do you think the best is, either technically or aesthetically? Can split it between Dons goals you've witnessed first hand from ones you've just seen on TV. I remember a beauty Kane scored against der hun at Ibrox, as well as a fucking pile driver the same player scored against Partick in the League Cup. Jamie Smith against Copenhagen? Jess against der hun? Nicholas had a few, Miller against Killie last season, Mackie's against Dnipro was a genuinely excellent goal too. There was a Doug Bell goal against Watershei (I think) that was fucking sublime too. Shearer's/Gilhaus's overhead kicks, Mackie against Celtic, there's a few of them, Rab Douglas probably ma favourite, but there was a wonderful sweeping move at Parkhead that finished with a low driven early cross from Muirhead from the left (aye I know but it was good) and a sharp finish by Mackie. Gie it tae Johnny He's Clean Through's goal to win it 3-2 at Parkhead was a brilliant, though that was maybe more to do with the bounce. My own favourite? Fuck knows, I have favourites for loads of different reasons, Mackie's goal against Dnipro will be hard to top for all that went with it. Lovell's goal against Hearts, Nicholson's goal against Hearts, Seve against Hibs . . . . . Fuck it, Seve against der hun to qualify for Europe, had a lot of sentimental significance for me as well as being a fucking ripper. His goal against Hibs that season was a much better goal given the weather etc but yes, Seve against the huns. Quote
Sharpie Posted June 22, 2009 Report Posted June 22, 2009 I'm fond of the Mimms, Gillhaus, Nicholas, Goal! effort that didn't touch the ground. Quote
BobbyBiscuit Posted June 22, 2009 Author Report Posted June 22, 2009 Agree with FJ that Gilhaus's overhead kick at East End was rather special. Another one at East End was one of Jess's the day he got four. Brilliant one-two with Gilhaus and then dummied the defenders and keeper and sent the ball rolling into the corner. Couple of crackers at Parkhead too; Brian Grant's 20 yard half volley was an exquisite piece of skill and technique. John Stewart's winner there a few years ago was rather special too. (EDIT: Can't believe I've mentioned John Stewart in the same post as Gilhaus, Jess, Grant, Shearer and McDougall ) A couple of Shearer's strikes were breathtaking too, particularly enjoyed his strike v United which effectively relegated them. Think I'd have to go for Eoin Jess's strike at Ibrox (the finish was amazing but his first touch taking the ball out the sky like that was sensational) as the best I've seen first hand and Frank McDougall's third in his hat trick against Hearts in 85 as the best I've only seen the recording of. Quote
BobbyBiscuit Posted June 22, 2009 Author Report Posted June 22, 2009 I'm fond of the Mimms, Gillhaus, Nicholas, Goal! effort that didn't touch the ground. I had considered that one too Sharpie, not a typical goal for us to score at that time in that it came from a long ball but it was beautiful! Quote
Kowalski Posted June 22, 2009 Report Posted June 22, 2009 I'm fond of the Mimms, Gillhaus, Nicholas, Goal! effort that didn't touch the ground. That's definitely up there. My favourite is probably the free kick against Bayern that Strachan and McMaster "cocked up". Great stuff. Quote
Nellie The Don Posted June 22, 2009 Report Posted June 22, 2009 'Ever' is a bit tricky, being limited by memory. Jess against the huns and Smith v copenhagen are good shouts. Zerouali's free kick (against hibs?) out near the touchline when a couple of players were standing over it discussing what to do, and he just comes up and sticks it in the net without consulting them. Andy Dow v Hibs in a cup semi 1999ish. Not spectacular but very well worked. We had a free kick out wide on the right. Stavrum, having stepped behind his marker signals that he wants it played over his head then, as it gets played, backs quickly off his marker to where the ball is going to land. The defense panics and tries to close him down but rather than shoot he cushions a volley back into the centre for the waiting Dow to lash past the keeper. An example of Stavrum's football brain, and why he was so useful. I doubt these are the 'best', but they immediately jump to mind, so must have something going for them. Quote
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted June 22, 2009 Report Posted June 22, 2009 Oh, forgot one, Jess against United. Great first touch, sold Van Der Hoorn a dummy, he had to pay to get back in and curled a beauty into the net. Stunning goal. Quote
BobbyBiscuit Posted June 22, 2009 Author Report Posted June 22, 2009 Oh, forgot one, Jess against United. Great first touch, sold Van Der Hoorn a dummy, he had to pay to get back in and curled a beauty into the net. Stunning goal. Peach. Surprised no one's mentioned Rico v Torino. Quote
redordead Posted June 22, 2009 Report Posted June 22, 2009 Gilhaus for me the most memorable, of recent times the stewart effort at Parkhead sticks out for the pace, clinical finish and his dad nearly landing on me. It's rare we get what we deserve after an OF comeback. p.s now lives down the road from me and see him down the boozer now and again, what a waste of promising talent. Quote
thomsod Posted June 22, 2009 Report Posted June 22, 2009 prob for sentimental reasons jamie smiths winner against huns at pittodrie a few seasons ago. it was my first season with a season ticket and i was sitting very near where he came over to celebrate (and jamie smith is from my home town as well, he actually presented me with the player of the year trophy for my football team a few years ago!), and it was my first ever Aberdeen against Huns actually being in the stadium! so all in all was a great goal!!! Quote
caledonia Posted June 22, 2009 Report Posted June 22, 2009 There was a Doug Bell goal against Watershei (I think) that was fucking sublime too. His run was great but he did not score black did.. Simpsons goal was class though But in my opinion Doug Bell was the most gifted player with Aberdeen at that time Quote
Tyrant Posted June 23, 2009 Report Posted June 23, 2009 I remember a beauty Kane scored against der hun at Ibrox, as well as a fucking pile driver the same player scored against Partick in the League Cup. Jamie Smith against Copenhagen? Jess against der hun? Nicholas had a few, Miller against Killie last season, Mackie's against Dnipro was a genuinely excellent goal too. There was a Doug Bell goal against Watershei (I think) that was fucking sublime too. Shearer's/Gilhaus's overhead kicks, Mackie against Celtic, there's a few of them, Rab Douglas probably ma favourite, but there was a wonderful sweeping move at Parkhead that finished with a low driven early cross from Muirhead from the left (aye I know but it was good) and a sharp finish by Mackie. Gie it tae Johnny He's Clean Through's goal to win it 3-2 at Parkhead was a brilliant, though that was maybe more to do with the bounce. My own favourite? Fuck knows, I have favourites for loads of different reasons, Mackie's goal against Dnipro will be hard to top for all that went with it. Lovell's goal against Hearts, Nicholson's goal against Hearts, Seve against Hibs . . . . . Fuck it, Seve against der hun to qualify for Europe, had a lot of sentimental significance for me as well as being a fucking ripper. His goal against Hibs that season was a much better goal given the weather etc but yes, Seve against the huns. Was my first trip to Ibrox and I was just a youngster but I got my first taste of what a proper bounce was like! Mental. Still one of my favourite memories not only of watching the Dons but in my life. Gilhaus for me the most memorable, of recent times the stewart effort at Parkhead sticks out for the pace, clinical finish and his dad nearly landing on me. It's rare we get what we deserve after an OF comeback. p.s now lives down the road from me and see him down the boozer now and again, what a waste of promising talent. Can only blame himself. Was at a great club at that stage of his career but his attitude stank and he thought he'd already made it. Another case of a youngster thinking he's some sort of Billy Big-timer. Fucked it up. Quote
stoney Posted June 23, 2009 Report Posted June 23, 2009 My favorite was Derek Young against the huns in a widweek game, what a hit was pretty much right behind it when it went into the top corner, aberdeen end went absolutly mental it was amazing. Andy Dow v Hibs in the semi, and budgie against the tims at parkhead are also in my top three Quote
Reekie_Red Posted June 23, 2009 Report Posted June 23, 2009 I know it's nae exactly the best ever ... but Mark Perry vs Celtic. Absolute peach of a goal from just inside the halfway line that nobody (Perry included) knew much about. Perry must've tried about six times after that to replicate that goal, and every single one ended up in the stands - although which stand varied on which effort! Quote
YMW Posted June 23, 2009 Report Posted June 23, 2009 Jess against Hearts at Swinecastle when he flicked the ball over Levein and then smashed it in from 30 yards!! :) Quote
Reekie_Red Posted June 23, 2009 Report Posted June 23, 2009 This game, YMW? Two cracking goals from Jess in this game! Quote
Sharpie Posted June 23, 2009 Report Posted June 23, 2009 Jess against Hearts at Swinecastle when he flicked the ball over Levein and then smashed it in from 30 yards!! :) I think I remember that. Was it extremely cold that night? Could even have snowed? Quote
YMW Posted June 23, 2009 Report Posted June 23, 2009 Yeh Reekie Thats the game, looking back at it now it is unbelievable how many chances we used to make in a game and we took it for granted, compared to the current team now were we only get 3 or 4 chances in a game!! Scoring 4 at Swinecastle was an annual event!! :) Quote
Guest ally s Posted June 23, 2009 Report Posted June 23, 2009 I was at that game at Tynecastle, I remember loads of Hearts fans left well before the final whistle. A fair few of them were throwing their scarves away too. Quote
YMW Posted June 23, 2009 Report Posted June 23, 2009 I was there aswell, what a great sight it was!! :) Quote
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