Walter Bishop Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Henry Henry!!!!! 2:41 into clip... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfTUR9RhiyE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Herbertson Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 (edited) Definitely one of the best but Cruikshank saving a penalty by Tommy Gemmell, Celtic remains my favourite Edited September 2, 2010 by Craig Herbertson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.N.T.H. Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Craig Gordon, double penalty save V's Motherwell. The whole ground was in awe of the big guys point-winning ability. Niemi made a few belters aswell.. We really have been blessed with good Goalkeepers over the years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieholt Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Craig Gordon against Motherwell. Quite superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalamazoo Jambo Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Henry Henry!!!!! Can't watch the clip right now but I'm assuming it's Henry Smith saving from Tommy Coyne. if so, it's the best save I've ever witnessed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalamazoo Jambo Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Craig Gordon against Motherwell. Quite superb. My second favourite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboscott Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 (edited) when i seen the thread that was the save that sprung to mind. Henry made an almost identical save from coyne at parkheed later that season, if im not mistaken. to be fair to many great keepers and save over the years but as i said this was the one that sprung to mind Edited September 2, 2010 by jamboscott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny1874 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 (edited) Does anyone have an idea what the attendance was for the Hearts Celtic match in 1991 ? Edited September 2, 2010 by Manny1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 When I saw the thread title this was the save that came to mind. I couldn't speak for about two days after that match! We were absolutely superb in that game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 (edited) Remember that game against Celtic well. Last time I saw George Wright, he was rubbing lotion into Jo Guest Interesting following the Falkirk 6-0 thread, as Joe Jordan was manager for this game and we were top of the league at the time Edited September 2, 2010 by jambodunks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Does anyone have an idea what the attendance was for the Hearts Celtic match in 1991 ? 22,666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicTs Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Does anyone have an idea what the attendance was for the Hearts Celtic match in 1991 ? There was over 22,000 at that game but for the Scottish Cup game (Robbo free kick winner) there was nearly 29,000. That was the first time since 1972 we scored 3 in a home game against Septic and its only happened once since - the penultimate SPL game of the 05-06 season. By the way both those teams would absolutely muller the respective current sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.A.N.S Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Klos has an absolute world class save a few years back. Looked a goal all the way and he turned it round the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Definitely one of the best but Cruikshank saving a penalty by Tommy Gemmell, Celtic remains my favourite ..and mine what a coincidence! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 One of the great commentator cliches is "the keeper didn't know much about that one" I always got the feeling that was when Henry was at his best. Not thinking, just doing. Just don't give him too much time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FORTHCLYDE Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Jim Cruickshank penalty save from Tommy Gemmell wins by a mile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicTs Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 (edited) Klos has an absolute world class save a few years back. Looked a goal all the way and he turned it round the post. Was that from Andy Kirk ? Think they beat us 1-0 but we did everything but score (although they may have been down to 9 men) ? Edit - this game http://www.londonhearts.com/scores/games/200012031.html Edited September 2, 2010 by magicTs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 ..and mine what a coincidence! Cruikie also had the "most nonchalent leave" ever - a 25 yard screamer to the top left hand corner - everyone but cruikie thought it was going in but he deliberately and slowly turned his back on it and walked around the right post as it skimmed the side of the left post, adjusting his transitor radio under his towel in passing. Though I would add in to the mix a Niemi save away to Killie - top drawer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardhateshibs Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Craig gordons save from Rob Jones header at Tynie (think it was in the last minute) Niemis hundreds of saves at parkhead(we conceded 6 goals and he still got MOTM) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicTs Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Craig gordons save from Rob Jones header at Tynie (think it was in the last minute) Niemis hundreds of saves at parkhead(we conceded 6 goals and he still got MOTM) Gordons save was at Fester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 (edited) Up there... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNFRd6PEMso in the last minute if I remember correctly. Edited September 2, 2010 by Ray Gin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Cruikie also had the "most nonchalent leave" ever I think Craig Gordon might also have a claim to that with the throw in he ducked out the way of and let it go into the net knowing it wouldn't stand as it was direct from the throw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 (edited) Not a well known save probably but the best save I've ever seen was against Rangers in 00/01(we lost 4-1). Niemi managed to make a point blank save when he was lying on his back. It actually could have been even more of a doing, IIRC Niemi made a number of great saves that day.. Edited September 2, 2010 by rudi must stay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveofthegame Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 One that instantly sprang to mind was CG v 'Well. An astonishing save, truly world class. Pictures dont do it justice imo, from the moment it left Clarksons foot is was a goal. Won us 2 points that day and kept our winning run going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderstruck Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 In a similar vein to the Henry Smith save, Balogh had a great save against wee team last season (I think) when ball took a deflection and he had to change direction to finger-tip it onto the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edijambo Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Henry Henry!!!!! 2:41 into clip... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfTUR9RhiyE Fantastic post there, ye've made my day. That game stands out in my mind so much! I was 17 years old and sitting in section R (where I am now with the season ticket). What I remember most about the game was when Tommy Coyne scored from that angle, the Celtic support started singing "Always look on the bright side of life..whistle whistle" (that was the song at the time). Then when Hertz third goal went in, we were all singing the same song to a celtic support who were completely silent. Priceless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busby8 Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 (edited) Cruickie v Tommy Gemmell penalty Cruickie v that Hubz left back ( Davies ?) from the 60s. Another penalty, equally dubious! But for the best save at Tynie, it has to be Craig v Well. Best save ever though was Craig's Euro triple save at Murrayfield. UNBELIEVABLE ! Edited September 3, 2010 by Busby8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajthejambo Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 I was just a nipper when Henry was throwing himself about between the sticks. The Gordon save mentioned was truly world class and in the long term was crucial in terms of us finishing second. Niemi had numerous great saves, too many to actually be able to remember them all! Oddly enough though, I always remember his first appearance at Tynecastle. He started against us for Rangers in a 3-2 defeat in 1998/99 and I recall being in awe of his ability even then. He made two great saves (both from Jim Hamilton*) that kept them in the match and allowed them to go and win. I was delighted the day he signed for us and was never dissapointed. Not that this is one of the greatest saves but does anyone remember Kello's old school catch against Killie at home last year? Don't see that often these days! *I may be wrong, I was still only 12 then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydney Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Has anyone got a link to: Dundee Utd 0 Hearts 3 - 1986, when we thought we'd won the league - Henry made an outstanding save that day too. Hearts 0 Hibs 0 - last season - The Balogh's save onto the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 When at hibs Andy Goram made a double save first from Robbo in the bottom left corner,the ball broke to Scott Crabbe, he rifled it towards the top right corner but incredibly Goram saved it.We humped the wee team that day(3-0 i think)but had it not been for Goram we would have really hammered them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bill Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Goram's performance in the 3-1 win over Hibs in March 1991 ranks (imo) as the greatest ever goalkeeping performance at Tynecastle in my time. Best save? Henry v Celtic in 1991. That save kept us in the game at 0-1. Niemi made a cracking penalty save v Dunfermline in 2002. Gordon, as cited v Motherwell kept the winning run going. Gordon again in 05/06 v Partick in the cup. ...and Balogh v Hibs last season. The winner: Craig Gordon v Clarkson. Quite unbelievable save. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Heaney Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 ..and mine what a coincidence! Scott/Craig, Was this the one where he save the rebound as well? I seem to remember Cruckie saving a penalty and then the rebound and thought it may have been Gemmell, any idea what year this was? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bill Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 We should also consider earlier contributions from Jake Reid. After all, the poor sod only had three fingers. He'd have done well to have tipped Tommy Coyne's header over the bar, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie-Brown Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 (edited) It wasn't at Tynie it was at an away game - I think it might have been at Raith Rovers? - anyway Henry saved & caught the ball with one hand - the guy shot and he just moved over and plucked it out the air single handed and then just smiled at the striker - it wasn't spectacular like his save v Celtic or some of Craig Gordon's full length saves but it was a remarkable piece of goalkeeping. Edited September 3, 2010 by Charlie-Brown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durhamhearts Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 ..and mine what a coincidence! And mine too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpy rebus Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 When at hibs Andy Goram made a double save first from Robbo in the bottom left corner,the ball broke to Scott Crabbe, he rifled it towards the top right corner but incredibly Goram saved it.We humped the wee team that day(3-0 i think)but had it not been for Goram we would have really hammered them. This has to be one of the best. IIRC wasn't he actually applauded by some Hearts fans (it's amazing how nice we can be when we're humping them) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcmac Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 On another note, the quality of football, the way the teams knock the ball about shows how far the SPL has fallen. What I woulnd't give to have a team like that on the park now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungalow Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 The best save I've ever seen was Craig Gordon's from a deflected free kick against Partick Thistle in the Cup (2006) - fantastic save! If I remember rightly, the Thistle striker said it was the best save he had ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berrathanhibs Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 annti niemi save vs mark burchill in the roseburn end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 And mine too No surprise, but mine as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Plissken Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Gordon v Thomas Buffel in 05/06. Ball broke to Buffel about 10 yards out and he drove it towards goal and somehow Craig kept it out - the sort of save that some keepers get a hand to but can't stop going in. Though the Clarkson one is as good as it gets, he could not have hit that shot any better and I doubt there are five goalkeepers in the world who could have gotten near it, let alone kept it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 (edited) This was the game(the OPs 3-1 game) that made me a Hearts fan forever... I had been maybe 2 games before but I remember this one was the first time I really felt like a fan and wanted to go every week.... Brilliant.. Edited September 3, 2010 by Bigsmak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheiky Baby Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 (edited) Gordon against Motherwell in 05/06 season. We were winning 2-1 and they were all over us in injury time. Can't remember who shot but it was inside the box and Gordon through himself to his left and tipped it wide, unbelievable save Final whistle went. 3 points for us Edited September 3, 2010 by Roscoe1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Best Hearts save for me was Henry Smith against Aberdeen. Midweek game. Hearts up 1 - 0 from a Levein header with minutes left. There was a huge scramble in the box from a corner and Simpson I think took a shot from about 6 yards. Bottom corner, school end. Somehow Smith got down to it and turned it around the post. Along the lines of Gordon against Motherwell. Thats my best Hearts save seen personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebles jambo Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Jim Cruickshank penalty save from Tommy Gemmell wins by a mile. i'm pretty sure i was in the city hospital at the time of that save, so only saw it on the telly, cruikie visited me while still in hospital, hence the reason he's my favourite player of all time, apart from the fact that he was a fantastic keeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bill Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 (edited) David Bowman, Ian Baird, Scott Severin and Lee Wallace have as yet, still to feature in this list. Duh: Baird was in goal at Pittodrie. Edited September 3, 2010 by Buffalo Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Plissken Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 David Bowman, Ian Baird, Scott Severin and Lee Wallace have as yet, still to feature in this list. Duh: Baird was in goal at Pittodrie. I was at the game where Seve took the gloves, alas I had already left after we were denied two very clear pens in the first half before compeltely imploding in the second. I remember Tepi had a world class save against Emerson (I think) but the rebound fell straight to Arveladze who scored. Speaking of Tepi - that penalty save against Rangers in 2003, Arvelazde, was probably the best penalty save I've ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie-Brown Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 David Bowman, Ian Baird, Scott Severin and Lee Wallace have as yet, still to feature in this list. Duh: Baird was in goal at Pittodrie. Sandy Jardine also played in goals v St Mirren at Love Street in a 5-2 defeat at the end of season 1984-85 when Henry Smith had injured himself in the pre-match warm up. Mind you Henry nor the defence didn't do any better on our next trip to Love Street in the 2nd game of the 1985-86 season as we got beat 6-2!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaShango Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Was Baird in goals for a game at Aberdeen that we maybe won 3-2? I seem to also recall Ian Ferguson playing between the sticks somewhere?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Donald Ford played in goal too for us. Dont remember who it was against though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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