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[muckypups]

rember the (rs) singing careless hands straight away when a well none g/k think it was shilton let the ball slip through his hands for a goal

If I remember correctly it was Gary Sprake of Leeds that caused the "Careless Hands" song after he threw the ball into his own net while trying to throw it to a player

I even think his Autobiography is called Careless Hands

Gray Sprake it was. V Liverpool of all teams, he threw the ball over his shoulder and into his own net, at the Kop end of all things.. Hilarious..

I lifted this description of the (for some) tragic incident from a Liverpool supporters web-site..

Gary Sprake, Leeds United, Division 1, 1967

Quite simply the greatest thing a Leeds player has ever done on a football pitch. For the uninitiated, this is what happened. Wales goalie Sprake, no stranger to the blooper reel as it was, collected the ball in the Kop goalmouth and looked to quickly bowl it out to hatchet-faced left-back, Terry Cooper. However, whilst in the act of throwing he changed his mind, attempted to clutch the ball to his chest and, to levels of hilarity unknown outside of Russ Abbott’s Mad House, somehow managed to fling it purposefully over his shoulder and into his own net. Cue the Kop erupting as one into a chorus of popular anarchist singer Des O’Connor’s latest chart-topper, ‘Careless Hands’.

And so a legend was born, a career was in tatters and the power and mystery of the humble own goal was firmly established as a part of football’s ragged tapestry.

[mrbojangles]

Can anyone remember the name of that goal keeper (african i think) who used to save with his feet by doing a Scorpion kick, or something like that. Hilarious, the bloke wa barmy.

[Prakanong]

Can anyone remember the name of that goal keeper (african i think) who used to save with his feet by doing a Scorpion kick, or something like that. Hilarious, the bloke wa barmy.

South American - the crazy colombian goalie!

From another forum "the famous "Scorpion Save" by Rene Higuita from Colombia in Wembly vs. England."

[mrtoad]

Can anyone remember the name of that goal keeper (african i think) who used to save with his feet by doing a Scorpion kick, or something like that. Hilarious, the bloke wa barmy.

South American - the crazy colombian goalie!

From another forum "the famous "Scorpion Save" by Rene Higuita from Colombia in Wembly vs. England."

He was a total nutcase, got involved in all sorts of shenanigans of the pitch as well, and was banned for being involved with Drug cartels, cocaine abuse and something to do with hostage taking or something like that. If he ever writes a book, I'll certainly want to have a read of it.

Another good moment was when he was playing against Cameroon in the 1990 World Cup, and he thought he would go for a dribble up the field, wasn't to clever as Roger Mill subsequently tackled him and ran through to score. The look on his face as he was trying to chase back was priceless, although the smile on Milla's face was huge. Certainly cost them the game, as it was 0-0 at that point in extra time.

Edited August 29, 2007 by mrtoad

[jasreeve17]

Can anyone remember the name of that goal keeper (african i think) who used to save with his feet by doing a Scorpion kick, or something like that. Hilarious, the bloke wa barmy.

South American - the crazy colombian goalie!

From another forum "the famous "Scorpion Save" by Rene Higuita from Colombia in Wembly vs. England."

He was a total nutcase, got involved in all sorts of shenanigans of the pitch as well, and was banned for being involved with Drug cartels, cocaine abuse and something to do with hostage taking or something like that. If he ever writes a book, I'll certainly want to have a read of it.

Another good moment was when he was playing against Cameroon in the 1990 World Cup, and he thought he would go for a dribble up the field, wasn't to clever as Roger Mill subsequently tackled him and ran through to score. The look on his face as he was trying to chase back was priceless, although the smile on Milla's face was huge. Certainly cost them the game, as it was 0-0 at that point in extra time.

Did you win any cash on that game Mr Toad?

[mrtoad]

Can anyone remember the name of that goal keeper (african i think) who used to save with his feet by doing a Scorpion kick, or something like that. Hilarious, the bloke wa barmy.

South American - the crazy colombian goalie!

From another forum "the famous "Scorpion Save" by Rene Higuita from Colombia in Wembly vs. England."

He was a total nutcase, got involved in all sorts of shenanigans of the pitch as well, and was banned for being involved with Drug cartels, cocaine abuse and something to do with hostage taking or something like that. If he ever writes a book, I'll certainly want to have a read of it.

Another good moment was when he was playing against Cameroon in the 1990 World Cup, and he thought he would go for a dribble up the field, wasn't to clever as Roger Mill subsequently tackled him and ran through to score. The look on his face as he was trying to chase back was priceless, although the smile on Milla's face was huge. Certainly cost them the game, as it was 0-0 at that point in extra time.

Did you win any cash on that game Mr Toad?

Yes, I did. Got 12-1 on that game for a win in game time including aet

[chavy]

Can anyone remember the name of that goal keeper (african i think) who used to save with his feet by doing a Scorpion kick, or something like that. Hilarious, the bloke wa barmy.

South American - the crazy colombian goalie!

From another forum "the famous "Scorpion Save" by Rene Higuita from Colombia in Wembly vs. England."

You have to remember the whistle had already gone for a free kick. I doubt if he'd have tried that save during play.....................then again ?

[scousemouse]

Can anyone remember the name of that goal keeper (african i think) who used to save with his feet by doing a Scorpion kick, or something like that. Hilarious, the bloke wa barmy.

South American - the crazy colombian goalie!

From another forum "the famous "Scorpion Save" by Rene Higuita from Colombia in Wembly vs. England."

You have to remember the whistle had already gone for a free kick. I doubt if he'd have tried that save during play.....................then again ?

It was Jamie Redknapp who took , the shot and he missed the scorpion kick as he had turned away in disgust for having just had a <deleted> shot.

He said when he heard the crowds reaction he thought the ball had gone in and turned around quickly , only to see everyone applauding Higuita .

[scousemouse]

Here it is .

http://youtube.com/watch?v=u6mMRnjsrF4

Rene Higuita's Scorpion Kick

lol, what a show off....football rene higuita scorpion kick

[ThaiPauly]

Here it is .

http://youtube.com/watch?v=u6mMRnjsrF4

Rene Higuita's Scorpion Kick

lol, what a show off....football rene higuita scorpion kick

Thanks for the link mate....made me smile ...again

[scousemouse]

Anyone remeber the Zaire team back in the World Cup, 1974 I think. They had conceeded a freekick, and had a bit of a problem sorting there defensive wall out. When the ball was placed down and the whistle blown one of the defenders ran out of the wall and hoofed the ball upfield Of course, to young to have actually seen it, but have watched it a number of times on TV and DVD's. I can't remeber who they were playing as I haven't got the DVD with it on, here in Thailand.

I remember seeing that on the " what happened next ? " segment on a question of sport .

I'm sure it's easily found on youtube but unfortunately ......... .

were back on , here's the clip .

Brazil - Zaire

[mrtoad]

Anyone remeber the Zaire team back in the World Cup, 1974 I think. They had conceeded a freekick, and had a bit of a problem sorting there defensive wall out. When the ball was placed down and the whistle blown one of the defenders ran out of the wall and hoofed the ball upfield Of course, to young to have actually seen it, but have watched it a number of times on TV and DVD's. I can't remeber who they were playing as I haven't got the DVD with it on, here in Thailand.

I remember seeing that on the " what happened next ? " segment on a question of sport .

I'm sure it's easily found on youtube but unfortunately ......... .

were back on , here's the clip .

Brazil - Zaire

Have it!!!!!!!!

Makes me laugh everytime I see it.

[Irish]

My favourite chant in the past few months was by West Ham fans after Eggert Magnusson took over. He is in the biscuit business so if you remember the tune of the old club milk biscuit advert...

"If you made a lot of money selling biscuits buy our club."