Burnley’s furthest ever goal

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Burnley’s furthest ever goal

Post by PadihamThickNeck » 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.

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Post by dandeclaret » Thu Sep 16, 2021 8:56 pm

Paul Cook vs Wigan?
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Post by PadihamThickNeck » Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:01 pm

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.
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Post by minnieclaret » Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:01 pm

Sammy Todd scored against Fulham from wide out on the right, about 40yds being my guesstimate.
4-0 win, 89th minute. Boxing Day 1964.
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Post by jdrobbo » Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:05 pm

Portland Timbers in 2009…that was some distance out… several thousand kilometres at a guess.

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Post by Quickenthetempo » Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:06 pm

Andy Payton away at Blackpool.

Just inside their half if memory serves me right.

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Post by Shappie » Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:48 pm

Steve Harper at Aldershot ?

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Post by Fenwick » Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:53 pm

Tommy Cummings against Newcastle.

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Post by Froobs » Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:57 pm

Has a burnley keeper ever scored?

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Post by jedi_master » Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:59 pm

Craig Mawson against Halifax?

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Post by wilks_bfc » Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:03 pm

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 😂

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Post by Colburn_Claret » Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:06 pm

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.

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Post by Peter Loo » Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:11 pm

Brian Laws away at Gillingham from just inside our own half.
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Post by RMutt » Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:15 pm

Froobs wrote:
Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:57 pm
Has a burnley keeper ever scored?
Pretty sure Harry Thompson scored one.

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Post by Claretforever » 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” :lol:

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Post by Vegas Claret » Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:26 pm

have any of our keepers scored direct from a goal kick ?

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Post by Bosscat » Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:31 pm

jedi_master wrote:
Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:59 pm
Craig Mawson against Halifax?
Don't think Craig ever scored for Burnley did he 🤔

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Post by what_no_pies » 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.

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Post by wilks_bfc » Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:39 pm

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” :lol:
Were you sat next to me and do I know you?
My mate said exactly the same 😂

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Post by Targetman » Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:41 pm

35 years out is a long way!
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Post by Shappie » Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:42 pm

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 ;)

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Post by gawthorpe_view » Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:47 pm

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.

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Post by Jakubs Tash » Thu Sep 16, 2021 11:03 pm

dandeclaret wrote:
Thu Sep 16, 2021 8:56 pm
Paul Cook vs Wigan?
Wigan? Or do you mean Walsall?

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Post by jedi_master » Thu Sep 16, 2021 11:03 pm

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!
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Post by Local cricketer » Thu Sep 16, 2021 11:08 pm

We scored a few in America didn’t we under Coyle?

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Post by Beagle » Thu Sep 16, 2021 11:14 pm

Gudjonsson’s goal features in this excellent video.

https://youtu.be/OppMbbQu3Uc

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Post by Georgiaclaret » 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.

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Post by ashtonlongsider » Fri Sep 17, 2021 4:54 am

Brian Miller against Sheff Utd, I think in the 62/63 season. Long range shot from the left flank in a 5-1 victory.

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Post by Culmclaret » Fri Sep 17, 2021 7:01 am

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.

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Post by Rochdale Cowboy » Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:10 am

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.

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Post by joey13 » Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:22 am

I remember Waldo nearly scoring from the halfway line in the 70s against West Ham I think .

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Post by RMutt » Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:54 am

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.

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Post by ChrisG » 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.
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Post by Sozturf7 » 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!

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Post by evensteadiereddie » Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:23 am

I know we scored one against Arsenal that went well Overmars...............the effort against Spurs, just past Edinburgh, was feeble in comparison.

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Post by gc14 » Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:44 am

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

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Post by claretonthecoast1882 » Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:46 am

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
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Post by PWBFC » 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.

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Post by Down_Rover » Fri Sep 17, 2021 10:04 am

Chris Wood was a fair way out when he scored his first home league goal for Burnley

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Post by ChrisG » Fri Sep 17, 2021 10:17 am

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.

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Post by Cirrus_Minor » Fri Sep 17, 2021 10:29 am

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.
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Post by ClaretTony » Fri Sep 17, 2021 10:36 am

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.

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Post by ClaretTony » Fri Sep 17, 2021 10:40 am

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.

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Post by RMutt » Fri Sep 17, 2021 10:45 am

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.

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Post by RammyClaret61 » 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?

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Post by ClaretTony » Fri Sep 17, 2021 10:51 am

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.

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Post by RalphCoatesComb » Fri Sep 17, 2021 11:07 am

Brian O'Neil scored a Worldy against Manure (Stepney in goal). We were attacking the Cricket Field Stand and O'Neil was halfway up the Bee Hole Embankment, or that's how it seemed :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Post by Fretters » 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.

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Post by wilks_bfc » Fri Sep 17, 2021 11:26 am

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

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Post by Petersa » Fri Sep 17, 2021 11:30 am

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.

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