Jambo-Fox Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, maroonsgotop said: last minute of the game at the Gorgie end as I remember. down low to his right. absolutely gutted. Think we could have lost 1-4 and still won the league. Any score but 0-2. Jensen hit the post as well I think I indulged in some foul mouthed banter that day with some Kilmarnock fans in the front row of the North Stand!!! They kept chanting, “Killie Killie Killie ...” We responded, “dig a hole” to every utterance of Killie! Such innocence........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 On 02/09/2010 at 22:36, Craig Herbertson said: Definitely one of the best but Cruikshank saving a penalty by Tommy Gemmell, Celtic remains my favourite From memory Cruickshank got up and saved the rebound from Lennox. He was my hero! ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 On 25/07/2013 at 19:31, Kiwidoug said: On the other hand, when Dundee beat us 7-1 at Tynecastle, he had a shocker. Nice to know he was human. Thanks for your contribution! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 On 08/09/2013 at 20:11, Doc Rob said: Slightly off topic, but I'm still holding on to the hope that we might see Craig Gordon back at Hearts one day. He's a free agent, he's only 30 (young for a keeper) and the last I heard was that he might be working his way back to fitness. The great tragedy about Gordon's career is that the main beneficiary of his injuries at Sunderland, Simon Mignolet, eventually got the move to a big club that Gordon now never will. Do you still feel that way Doc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts1975 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Niemis one handed save at darkheed don’t know who headered it for septic but he dived to his left and literally pushed it round the post suoerb reaction save - not saying it’s the best but definitely one that springs to mind Gordon’s double save against well was a fantastic reaction save Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauriesrank Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 On 25/07/2013 at 20:35, Eckauskas said: It wasn't at Tynecastle, but Niemis save against Celtic at Parkhead was easily the best I've ever seen. Truly world class. Was that the 6-1 game where mickey scored first? MotM.. lost 6 goals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLTFTh Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 1. Henry againstt the manky mob.. 2. Gordon against Murderwell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman1956 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 On 02/09/2010 at 22:36, Craig Herbertson said: Definitely one of the best but Cruikshank saving a penalty by Tommy Gemmell, Celtic remains my favourite That's the one for me too, I'm sure that was the first time a goalkeeper had saved his penalty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyWay Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 51 minutes ago, Hearts1975 said: Niemis one handed save at darkheed don’t know who headered it for septic but he dived to his left and literally pushed it round the post suoerb reaction save - not saying it’s the best but definitely one that springs to mind Gordon’s double save against well was a fantastic reaction save Niemi made an unbelievable save from a Johan Mjallby header at Tynecastle. From memory it was almost behind him but he somehow flicked it over the bar. The Gorgie Road ends reaction was a mass “WTF did he just do??”. Best save I’ve ever seen from the best keeper we’ve had in my time (I’m 33) watching the famous. I’ve tried to find a video but never found one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deevers Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 On 25/07/2013 at 19:31, Kiwidoug said: On the other hand, when Dundee beat us 7-1 at Tynecastle, he had a shocker. Nice to know he was human. Yep, he was poor that day. He wasn’t the only one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 1 hour ago, NLTFTh said: 1. Henry againstt the manky mob.. 2. Gordon against Murderwell. Think craigs one against murderwell does it for me, can still see it like it was yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo Drifter Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 On 02/09/2010 at 22:36, Craig Herbertson said: Definitely one of the best but Cruikshank saving a penalty by Tommy Gemmell, Celtic remains my favourite I remember a young keeper impressing me greatly in a friendly against Sunderland with some super saves. Craig someone. Dunno where he ended up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 The much maligned Doyle made a cracker that saved us v Hibs a few weeks ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 28 minutes ago, Jamhammer said: The much maligned Doyle made a cracker that saved us v Hibs a few weeks ago at ER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Deevers said: Yep, he was poor that day. He wasn’t the only one though. The story goes that before that match the Board told the players there would be no bonus for winning the League. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deevers Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, Cruickshank for Scotland said: The story goes that before that match the Board told the players there would be no bonus for winning the League. Certainly the tale I heard. It was an abysmal performance all round that day. Even the goal we got was an own goal. That was the day we lost the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 50 minutes ago, Deevers said: Certainly the tale I heard. It was an abysmal performance all round that day. Even the goal we got was an own goal. That was the day we lost the league. Believe it or not that was the first game my old Dad took me to! Talk about a baptism of fire!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Sausage Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Jan Balogh made an incredible save once. No idea who against. Think it deflected and he flicked it onto the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Cruickshank for Scotland said: at ER Right enough. Should have read thread title. Henry v Celtic for me then. Wasn’t at the Motherwell game. Same to recall Niemi making a tremendous save top left corner at the Gorgie end but can’t remember who against Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM1874 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Captain Sausage said: Jan Balogh made an incredible save once. No idea who against. Think it deflected and he flicked it onto the post. Hibs at tynecastle Ive shared a video on page 3 that has it on it ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 On 09/09/2013 at 16:10, Its been a long time baby said: Not the best save but one of my favourites, Kello saving a penalty the game after Jim Cruickshank died. Once it was given I think most people there knew it would be saved and the noise after it was was like a goal! Just another special moment at Tynecastle Sorry just noticed someone had posted this save already Tear in my eye at that game. Fitting tribute to Cruicky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Davie Bowman in goal after Henry got injured v Dundee United when he tipped the ball over the bar during the mid 1980's. Apologies if I already suggested this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug73 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Captain Sausage said: Jan Balogh made an incredible save once. No idea who against. Think it deflected and he flicked it onto the post. It was against Hibs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 On 02/09/2010 at 22:37, davieholt said: Craig Gordon against Motherwell. Quite superb. Was that the one in the dying minutes of the game with a rocket shot to Gordon's top left corner which he managed to touch round the post? If it was I was in the School end at that game right behind the goals and was convinced it was a goal all the way and that would have given Motherwell the draw. That was definitely one of the best saves I have ever seen live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Also Niemi v Septic when he changed direction in mid air to push the ball out for a corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Talking of great saves reminds me of a story Jim Jeffries told me a few years ago. Jim had signed for Hearts as a youngster but had been shipped down to Gala Fairydean for some experience. The guy who was the Manager down there was a real character, and great pal of mine, called Frank Duncan. Frank had signed as a goalkeeper with Motherwell back in the 50's and he was still registered as a player. Jim told me in a cup tie down there, their keeper was injured with a few minutes to go, so Frank stripped off the tracksuit and went in goals. In the last minute the opposing centre forward waltzed through the Gala defence and hit this rocket - it crashed off the bar and rebounded out to the penalty spot where the centre forward running in hit it on the volley right toward the top corner. Suddenly like a swallow there was Frank diving and tipped the ball over the bar for an unbelievable save! Jim ran up to Frank and said "How the **** did you save that Frank???" Frank replied "I was still going for the first shot!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, MyWay said: Niemi made an unbelievable save from a Johan Mjallby header at Tynecastle. From memory it was almost behind him but he somehow flicked it over the bar. The Gorgie Road ends reaction was a mass “WTF did he just do??”. Best save I’ve ever seen from the best keeper we’ve had in my time (I’m 33) watching the famous. I’ve tried to find a video but never found one. ha! See above. Have you tried searching YouTube under Antti Niemi? Edited January 23, 2019 by Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairdy Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Cruickshank for Scotland said: Believe it or not that was the first game my old Dad took me to! Talk about a baptism of fire!! I was at that bloody game as well !? My old Gaffer was a Dundee supporter. Never let me forget about that one.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairdy Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Meant to also post, the best I've seen was also Henry's save against septic. Think it was Coyne or Coyle, can't remember now..old age.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stupid Sexy Flanders Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Cruickshank for Scotland said: Talking of great saves reminds me of a story Jim Jeffries told me a few years ago. Jim had signed for Hearts as a youngster but had been shipped down to Gala Fairydean for some experience. The guy who was the Manager down there was a real character, and great pal of mine, called Frank Duncan. Frank had signed as a goalkeeper with Motherwell back in the 50's and he was still registered as a player. Jim told me in a cup tie down there, their keeper was injured with a few minutes to go, so Frank stripped off the tracksuit and went in goals. In the last minute the opposing centre forward waltzed through the Gala defence and hit this rocket - it crashed off the bar and rebounded out to the penalty spot where the centre forward running in hit it on the volley right toward the top corner. Suddenly like a swallow there was Frank diving and tipped the ball over the bar for an unbelievable save! Jim ran up to Frank and said "How the **** did you save that Frank???" Frank replied "I was still going for the first shot!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieholt Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 1 hour ago, wavydavy said: Was that the one in the dying minutes of the game with a rocket shot to Gordon's top left corner which he managed to touch round the post? If it was I was in the School end at that game right behind the goals and was convinced it was a goal all the way and that would have given Motherwell the draw. That was definitely one of the best saves I have ever seen live. It was a very hard shot just inside his left hand post. How he got down and across to it I have no idea. Didn't look possible. It wasn't the top corner though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Torrance Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Not at Tynie, but what the hell... Henry’s save at Tannadice in the 3-0 game 1986. Still makes me smile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 5 hours ago, Captain Sausage said: Jan Balogh made an incredible save once. No idea who against. Think it deflected and he flicked it onto the post. Was against Hibs wasn’t it? Fairly sure. A notable save that for me that goes unnoticed a lot is Jamie McDonalds at Hampden against Celtic in the semi final 2012. Might’ve been injury time but was definitely late on, he clawed it away and was a cracking save at a very crucial time. He made another from James Collins I think around that time too, an amazing save but maybe Collins got called offside so doesn’t count I guess but was a stunning save also his save in the LC win at Easter road from Robertson I think, onto the bar, tremendous stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 8 minutes ago, Jack Torrance said: Not at Tynie, but what the hell... Henry’s save at Tannadice in the 3-0 game 1986. Still makes me smile. Came through the crowd of players, he saw it late and pulled off a stunning save?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Not at Tynie but still a home tie. The triple save that Gordon at Murrayfield made was genuinely jaw dropping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts1975 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 13 hours ago, MyWay said: Niemi made an unbelievable save from a Johan Mjallby header at Tynecastle. From memory it was almost behind him but he somehow flicked it over the bar. The Gorgie Road ends reaction was a mass “WTF did he just do??”. Best save I’ve ever seen from the best keeper we’ve had in my time (I’m 33) watching the famous. I’ve tried to find a video but never found one. Can vaguely remember that save as well - When you said it was almost behind him I remember him going one way and going down but at the last minute changing direction and pushing it over the bar (thinking it may be the same save that you are talking about) We have had some class class keepers and also before my time but got to say, Niemi was one of the best I have seen in the flesh. Gordon was fantastic but Niemi for me just edges it. Remember some games as a lad where Henry had some outstanding saves but Niemi just sticks in my mind more He just had superb reaction and agility and there were so many unbelievable saves that he made its hard to keep track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Torrance Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 On 23/01/2019 at 17:49, jack D and coke said: Came through the crowd of players, he saw it late and pulled off a stunning save?? Yup. Was a brilliant game all round and that topped it off. Still my favourite away game of all time. Loved Henry. Would be great to hear his song adapted for someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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