And finally… cruel fate

Posted on 29th April 2016

This is a story from the FSF archive – the FSF and SD merged to become the FSA in 2019.

Have a look at this wonderful own goal from an unsuspecting Sao Paulo midfielder. Goalkeeper Denis thought he had dealt with River Plate’s corner. Only for fate to send the ball back over him in the harshest of fashions…

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And finally… fifteen seconds

Posted on 11th August 2017

Estonian side Paide provide us with one of the best And finally… entries in recent memory with this epic own goal. Somehow they put the ball in their own net despite having possession from kick-off. Top drawer stuff.

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And finally… goal-line tech

Posted on 18th August 2017

84.7% of fans in our 2017 National Supporters agreed that introduction of the goal-line tech in English football had been a success. Pity then, Red Star Belgrade who have no such luxuries as this long ranged effort was not given. Shocking from the officials.

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And finally… halfway decent

Posted on 25th August 2017

Everton’s new £45m playmaker Gylfi Sigurðsson got his Toffee career off to a bright start this week by scoring this ludicrous goal against Hajduk Split. The Icelander smashing a loose ball on the volley over the poor Split keeper’s head.

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And finally… what does £15m get you?

Posted on 1st September 2017

We share this video without comment other than to say in 1996 £15m got you Alan Shearer. By 2017 £15m got you Chris Woods whose skills are on display here. Gulp. (Skip forward to 50s to see Mr Woods in action.)

And finally… cruel fate

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