Probably one for the older Saints fans. We take it for granted that every minute of games are captured on tv cameras these days. Wasn't that long ago that highlights were hit and miss and could go weeks without seeing Saints goals. So what memorable Saints moments can you remember that weren't shown on TV ?? Colin Clarke goal versus Spurs. One of the best goals I've seen live. Straight from a goalkick, one bounce over Clarke's shoulder with him on the half turn and it hit it on the volley from 30 yards into the top corner. Absolute screamer. Franny Benali red card v Wimbledon. At Plough Lane, John Fashanu had the ball on the wing, Franny came flying in, scissor kicking Fash into the 3rd row of seats. Red card, instant cult status. I think everyone in the ground's jaw dropped, not believing what they saw. Even the hardman Wimbledon team didn't pile in afterwards, just stood there in disbelief. Really was a turning point for Benali. Was seen as a bit of an embarrassment up to that point, but thats when he started to become a cult hero.
Another one... Micky Channon penalty miss. Can't remember who against, but was at the Dell at the Milton Road end. Pitch was sodden with water, Channon runs up, slips up and the ball nearly hits the corner flag. Immediate silence, then laughter. Channon was grinning from ear to ear in that cheeky way he did and all you could do was join in and laugh.
Mark Dennis taking out a villa winger and he landed on the little wall round the pitch in about 84; he then thumped Peter Withe in the meley
Joe Jordan head butting Kevin Moran against manure at the Dell, maybe 85 ish? He didn't get sent off either
Sad one for me was when Steve Williams came back for his first match for Arsenal at the Dell. He got sent off for gobbing off at a linesman and had a long walk back down the touchline to the dressing room. He was my number 1 saints player.
