TheGunnShow 5,940 Posted April 12, 2021 10 hours ago, wcorkcanary said: To achieve such a flat, powerful trajectory is not easy. It's about as sweet a strike from that position that you'll see. That's exactly why it's technically the better one. More margin for error on a ball that's floated in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Essex_Canary 6 Posted April 12, 2021 For me I’d also include Vrancic against Wycombe at home this season. More curled into the top corner rather than Dowell’s whipped effort and with the added complexity of the Wycombe wall jumping 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Six Pack 93 Posted April 12, 2021 Dowell's goal was spectacular because of the power - it was smashed in leaving the keeper no time to react. Would not be surprise to see it played over & over on national television as one of the best goals. I recall one other free-kick to equal the "pace" of that of Dowell's - that was David Phillips vs Arsenal in 1989-90 season. The goal is not mentioned much because the game was over-shadowed by a brawl and us losing the game. This goal was better in my mind because it was so close to Lukic the Arsenal goalkeeper, who was made to look totally useless as he couldn't react to it - which tells all how good the shot was ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,165 Posted April 12, 2021 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Six Pack said: Dowell's goal was spectacular because of the power - it was smashed in leaving the keeper no time to react. Would not be surprise to see it played over & over on national television as one of the best goals. I recall one other free-kick to equal the "pace" of that of Dowell's - that was David Phillips vs Arsenal in 1989-90 season. The goal is not mentioned much because the game was over-shadowed by a brawl and us losing the game. This goal was better in my mind because it was so close to Lukic the Arsenal goalkeeper, who was made to look totally useless as he couldn't react to it - which tells all how good the shot was ! 0.27 and 2.27 here. - Complete with highlights of David O'Leary assaulting Malcolm Allen and getting away with it scot free and some excellent unbiased analysis from the late Jimmy Greaves. Edited April 12, 2021 by Thirsty Lizard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,673 Posted April 13, 2021 On 11/04/2021 at 13:52, duke63 said: So not this one? I MISS NOT GOING TO FOOTBALL 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairy Canary 704 Posted April 13, 2021 9 hours ago, Thirsty Lizard said: 0.27 and 2.27 here. - Complete with highlights of David O'Leary assaulting Malcolm Allen and getting away with it scot free and some excellent unbiased analysis from the late Jimmy Greaves. Nice one Thirsty and great analysis from Jimmy. Bless him though, he's still with us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaUnionCanary 86 Posted April 13, 2021 (edited) And with a two step run up for Dowell. I agree, it is the best. Edited April 13, 2021 by LaUnionCanary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,772 Posted April 13, 2021 9 hours ago, Thirsty Lizard said: 0.27 and 2.27 here. - Complete with highlights of David O'Leary assaulting Malcolm Allen and getting away with it scot free and some excellent unbiased analysis from the late Jimmy Greaves. The refs had an absolute shocker there. As an aside though Jimmy's not dead yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,165 Posted April 13, 2021 3 hours ago, Hairy Canary said: Nice one Thirsty and great analysis from Jimmy. Bless him though, he's still with us! Apologies to all and especially to Jimmy Greaves - I'm very glad he's still with us. I was of course mixing him up in my head with Ian St John who did sadly pass away recently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Load of Squit 5,164 Posted April 13, 2021 Does anyone remember a free kick that Graham Paddon scored? I can't remember who it was against all I remember is it looked to be about 40 yards from goal, the opposition goalkeeper (could've been Joe Corrigan?) didn't have a wall and it went straight as a rocket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petriix 2,835 Posted April 13, 2021 5 hours ago, hogesar said: I MISS NOT GOING TO FOOTBALL Weird. I miss *going* to football... As for the best freekicks, I think we've seen the best two this season: Vrancic against Wycombe and Dowell against Derby. If I had to choose between them then Dowell's for that extra bit of pace but Vrancic's had slightly more shape on it and cleared the wall by a bigger margin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
repman 635 Posted April 13, 2021 Maddison away at Reading a few years ago was similar to the Dowell one, albeit more central and perhaps further out as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TESCO 70 Posted April 13, 2021 Vrancic vs Sheffield Wednesday will always be my favourite because of the scenario. Almost promoted team is down 2-1 with the final kick of the game still to play and Vrancic steps up and hits it top corner, probably one of my best moments as a Norwich fan watching at Carrow Road. (As well as watching the promotion game, Pukki’s 4-3 millwall goal and 3-2 vs. Man City) Dowell’s was great too but Vrancic’s will probably always be my favourite unless another happens to win us the league or something similar 😅 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,165 Posted April 13, 2021 4 hours ago, TESCO said: Vrancic vs Sheffield Wednesday will always be my favourite because of the scenario. Almost promoted team is down 2-1 with the final kick of the game still to play and Vrancic steps up and hits it top corner, probably one of my best moments as a Norwich fan watching at Carrow Road. (As well as watching the promotion game, Pukki’s 4-3 millwall goal and 3-2 vs. Man City) Dowell’s was great too but Vrancic’s will probably always be my favourite unless another happens to win us the league or something similar 😅 Completely understand what you're saying TESCO. It is of course quite possible that Dowell's free kick last Saturday turns out to be the goal that wins us the league. 🙂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,673 Posted April 14, 2021 18 hours ago, TESCO said: Vrancic vs Sheffield Wednesday will always be my favourite because of the scenario. Almost promoted team is down 2-1 with the final kick of the game still to play and Vrancic steps up and hits it top corner, probably one of my best moments as a Norwich fan watching at Carrow Road. (As well as watching the promotion game, Pukki’s 4-3 millwall goal and 3-2 vs. Man City) Dowell’s was great too but Vrancic’s will probably always be my favourite unless another happens to win us the league or something similar 😅 Every little helps, right? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,673 Posted April 14, 2021 22 hours ago, Petriix said: Weird. I miss *going* to football... As for the best freekicks, I think we've seen the best two this season: Vrancic against Wycombe and Dowell against Derby. If I had to choose between them then Dowell's for that extra bit of pace but Vrancic's had slightly more shape on it and cleared the wall by a bigger margin. I got it wrong because I was emotional Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TESCO 70 Posted April 14, 2021 2 hours ago, hogesar said: Every little helps, right? Is there any way to change my pink un username? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,820 Posted April 14, 2021 40 minutes ago, TESCO said: Is there any way to change my pink un username? You think you've got problems!? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robornio 107 Posted April 14, 2021 Personally, I’ve always liked Maddison’s vs Reading. Look how far this one is out and the pace of it... https://youtu.be/ln4_SNKbS_U Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
