Favourite long range goal

[Monts]

This is being discussed in our group chat so thought I'd put it here too:

What's your all-time favourite Hibs screamer from 25 yards (or further out).


Off the top of my head.
1. Bobby Smith (great perm) 30 yarder, up the hill, against the Huns mid seventies

[LithgaeHibby]

Deeks against Hertz at ER

[Broken Gnome]

Scott Brown scored one in a friendly against Charlton, think it was with his left foot as well, that at the time was a proper 'bloody hell' moment.

Sauzee's free kick against Falkirk.

[eastterrace]

Scott Brown scored one in a friendly against Charlton, think it was with his left foot as well, that at the time was a proper 'bloody hell' moment.

Sauzee's free kick against Falkirk.
Definitely sauzee against Falkirk it was described as an Exocet missile.

[Golden Bear]

I can't remember the year or the opposition but I seem to recollect Chic Charnley scoring a beauty from the half way line when he spotted the opposition keeper off his line.

[Jim44]

Bobby Duncan’s opener against Napoli in 1967.

[O'Rourke3]

Witnessed a few over the years.

Probably Chic Charnley's from our half up the slope against Alloa.

Goram's goal was Morton down the slope.

Oxleys was up the slope vs Livvy, but the slope had been flattened.

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[WeeRussell]

(McFadden in France definitely my favourite of all time, but you said Hibs so makes it a little more difficult…)

Probably Deeks against hearts for me too.

Griffiths against Falkirk in that semi final was a classic too.

[babahibs]

Griffiths free kick at Tiny.

[Green Reaper]

I can't remember the year or the opposition but I seem to recollect Chic Charnley scoring a beauty from the half way line when he spotted the opposition keeper off his line.


1st game of the season v Celtic 1997

[Bishop Hibee]

Sauzee in the Millenium Derby.
John Rankin’s ‘squigler’ v Celtc.

[Onceinawhile]

1st game of the season v Celtic 1997

No, that was from about 25 yards out at most.

The half way line goal was against a lower league team in the cup.

[mutley]

Has to be Rankin’s “Squiggler” for me [emoji1787]


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[Albert Kidd 86’]

Goram v Morton 1988, goal kick, I think, but maybe wrong, from his own penalty area anyway.

[Mikey_1875]

Not the most significant but I fondly remember McGinlays against Killie at ER.

[Bridge hibs]

Griffiths free kick at Tiny.

That was an absolute screamer 😵

[Green Reaper]

No, that was from about 25 yards out at most.

The half way line goal was against a lower league team in the cup.


You are correct, was v Alloa in League Cup in 97

[Hiber-nation]

Griffiths free kick at Tiny.

That's the one. The speed of the strike was incredible, one of these goals you just watch again and again.

Sauzee v Falkirk in the last game of the Div 1 season was a belter as well.

[BILLYHIBS]

Bobby Duncan v Napoli

Gets further and further oot

More recently Deeks against Plukey at the away end screamer

[Skol]

Zitelli against AEK if only it had been a goal that mattered.

Tortolano scored one at brockville one night although it was pretty hard to see as their lights were so bad.

[CentreLine]

Recently, Campbell’s header from the edge of the box b the rangers.

Bobbie Duncan v Hearts, maybe 1968 New Year Derby?

[shetlandhibee]

Griffiths(ridiculously) disallowed goal v Hearts would have been my choice,, but probably deeks v hearts :agree:

[Carheenlea]

Griffiths winner v Falkirk was an incredible strike. Just raw, natural talent in ball striking that can’t be taught.

Barely had the energy left to celebrate that goal in the manner it deserved after the most mentally exhausting game of football I’ve witnessed.


https://youtu.be/EJ47_iYAviI?si=E5VsAcEOCUcitO_8

[Smartie]

Chic Charnley's for me.

It was the first time I'd seen someone attempt that not on tv and actually pull it off.

Up the slope actually added to it too.

[babahibs]

That was an absolute screamer 😵

Absolute limbs, as the kids say

[Donegal Hibby]

Oxleys was a cracker .
https://youtu.be/TfnTEH8H7wQ?si=z38-XzWVKINp-9mW

[Sweet Left Peg]

No, that was from about 25 yards out at most.

The half way line goal was against a lower league team in the cup.

Henrick Larsson's first touch in Scottish football was to knock it to Chico who buried it into the corner for a 2-1 win.

Chico's goal against Alloa was a belter - way better than Beckham's which was a similar time, I think. He smashed it with his weaker right foot as well. I've never seen any TV footage of it, so if there is some somewhere then I'd love to see it. As I recall, he beat a couple of players inside the centre circle, in his own half, then drilled it over the keeper, up the slope.

I was young when Goram scored down the slope, into the Cowshed. It bounced about 20 yards from goal and over the keeper's head. I couldn't believe that someone could kick a ball so far.

[wookie70]

So many, I have seen Oxley, Goram, Charnley and McGinley all score from our half or thereabouts but that is a slightly different category for me. IF long range means outside the box I think Boylers volley and Griffith disallowed free kick would be top of the list for me in terms of quality of strike. Joe McBride's free kick in the 2-2 game would be up there as would Suzee's daisy cutter for goals I enjoyed most

[silverhibee]

Deek’s against St Mirren at Paisley, screamer.

[Smartie]

Deek’s against St Mirren at Paisley, screamer.

There haven’t been many better than the one he scored against a young Craig Gordon with the Hearts fans behind the goal at Easter Road.

[Saint Hibee]

Gary Deegan against the sheep in the cup was a good one.

[Monts]

Anyone remember Riordan scoring a screamer of a volley from a cross field ball from Whittaker. Went top corner but was ruled out for offside. Think it would've put us 5 1 up at home against Dundee but went on to draw 4 4.

Don't think I've ever seen a replay.

[snedzuk]

John Brownlie against Dundee Utd at ER circa 1973. I used to mark the goals out of five stars in my programme and remember giving that one seven!

[Weir07]

Boyle's volley against Livingston for me, screamer!

[scm70nyd1973]

McManus volley and Ormen’s screamer at Castle Greyskull - chuck in Rice’s squiggler (arguably a trundler) in the early 80s there too 😁

[ekhibee]

https://youtu.be/cNi_g16Ra_U?si=y1UkOYf5Xf2KLiS5

Best of the lot in my opinion.

[Malthibby]

I can't remember the year or the opposition but I seem to recollect Chic Charnley scoring a beauty from the half way line when he spotted the opposition keeper off his line.

Celtic, Larsson's first game. I thought, "That Larsson's useless, wouldn't swap him for Chico...:rolleyes:'

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

McManus volley and Ormen’s screamer at Castle Greyskull - chuck in Rice’s squiggler (arguably a trundler) in the early 80s there too 😁

You beat me to it with the Orman goal.

[cameronw-hfc]

Did spoony not score a belter of a volley at ER?

[scm70nyd1973]

You beat me to it with the Orman goal.

It was a peach but I actually enjoyed Rice’s effort more 😂

Pity there was only about 15 Rangers fans there to see it

[gbhibby]

The one scored today? Joe Harpers overhead kick from outside the box and of course Duncans 70 yarder against Napoli.

[MWHIBBIES]

Recently, Campbell’s header from the edge of the box b the rangers.

Bobbie Duncan v Hearts, maybe 1968 New Year Derby?

Campbell header was Vs Aberdeen

[Bridge hibs]

McManus v rangers at ibox was a cracker

[eastmainsmsh]

Chic v Alloa I’m sure week after Pat Mcginlay also scored from halfway line also at Er

[Keith_M]

Pat McGinlay scoring from the half way line in a 4-0 win over Killie

https://www.facebook.com/TheHibsAreHere/videos/on-this-day-in-1997-pat-mcginlay-scored-this-goal-from-the-halfway-line-for-hibs/344948704024770/

[PatHead]

John McGinn at Ibrox v the new club.

[Eyrie]

Chic v Alloa I’m sure week after Pat Mcginlay also scored from halfway line also at Er

Thought it was Charnley then McGinlay, but then I can't remember what I had for breakfast this morning.

Did see both goals though.

[Gus]

Roy O’Donovan v Killie I think?

[Alfred E Newman]

One of the first times I’d been allowed to travel in to Easter Road on my own Chinny Baxter scored a wonderful 30 yarder against Aberdeen in a 2-0 win c 1963.

[Glory Lurker]

Anyone remember Riordan scoring a screamer of a volley from a cross field ball from Whittaker. Went top corner but was ruled out for offside. Think it would've put us 5 1 up at home against Dundee but went on to draw 4 4.

Don't think I've ever seen a replay.

Best goal I've ever seen. Highlights are on YouTube. I can't get the link for it, but easy to find. Still don't think it was offside!

That was first game at ER after Gordon Smith's death. You might remember the half time tribute. Really moving. Then the second half it was as if the great man was helping both his teams. A frustrating outcome but an epic 45.

[HibbyAndy]

Pat McGinlay scoring from the half way line in a 4-0 win over Killie

https://www.facebook.com/TheHibsAreHere/videos/on-this-day-in-1997-pat-mcginlay-scored-this-goal-from-the-halfway-line-for-hibs/344948704024770/

I remember it well


Mcginlay eh , What a player he was for us by the way , Scored a hell of a lot of goals for us , A very very underrated player imo , A proper box to box player

One of my favourite ever players

[Glory Lurker]

I seem to remember that Chico wasn't a million miles away from scoring a 40 yarder at the Celtc game. I mind when he hit the Alloa shot there was a murmur in the crowd that seemed to be "nah, dinnae try that again".

[MWHIBBIES]

The Boyle volley Vs Livi was absolutely outrageous.

[Glory Lurker]

A couple of other notables - Darren Jackson (?) against Northern Ireland (?) in a B international at ER, about 95ish, and Barry Prenderville against St Mirren during the Great Adventure. Think they were both rocketed home from about the same place - main stand side, up the slope, about 30 yards out.

[He's here!]

You are correct, was v Alloa in League Cup in 97

Same season as McGinlay's v Killie I think.

Darren Jackson scored a couple of long-rangers v Dundee Utd at ER.

Griffiths at Tynie was magnificent, especially as he'd done the same at ER only to have it not given despite it being at least a yard over the line.

Jimmy O'Rourke scored a beauty v Celtic in the 1972 Drybrough Cup final.

[Glory Lurker]

Same season as McGinlay's v Killie I think.

They were within a couple of weeks or so of each other. Chico for Scotland and Hibs serious challengers for the title? Nice while it lasted!

[erin go bragh]

Anyone remember Riordan scoring a screamer of a volley from a cross field ball from Whittaker. Went top corner but was ruled out for offside. Think it would've put us 5 1 up at home against Dundee but went on to draw 4 4.

Don't think I've ever seen a replay.
Yes it was s cracker and a very dubious offside.

[Bobo]

Bobby Smith v Rangers, up the slope as well.

[BILLYHIBS]

Bobby Smith v Rangers, up the slope as well.

https://youtu.be/3huJkvyQgtY?si=fT-gPkrQX_NiRz9J

[The Spaceman]

Derek Riordan Vs Hearts at ER. Was one of my first Edinburgh Derbies and was drawing that goal on the back of my school jotter for a few years after that! An absolute beauty.

[wookie70]

Thought it was Charnley then McGinlay, but then I can't remember what I had for breakfast this morning.

Did see both goals though.
That is my recollection too and Chic's was in our half but Pat's just over the half way line

[Malonga's Cat]

Pat McGinlay scoring from the half way line in a 4-0 win over Killie

https://www.facebook.com/TheHibsAreHere/videos/on-this-day-in-1997-pat-mcginlay-scored-this-goal-from-the-halfway-line-for-hibs/344948704024770/

This one for me too. Maybe not the best but I have fond memories of it. Hadn't being going to games long and left thinking we could score from anywhere!

[SHODAN]

Boyle half volley v Livingston in 2016.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhEOHr3mlQE

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Griffiths winner v Falkirk was an incredible strike. Just raw, natural talent in ball striking that can’t be taught.

Barely had the energy left to celebrate that goal in the manner it deserved after the most mentally exhausting game of football I’ve witnessed.


https://youtu.be/EJ47_iYAviI?si=E5VsAcEOCUcitO_8

Coincidentally - freshly snapped today 27811

no idea why it’s upside down…

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Darren Jackson V Dundee Utd at Tynie.

Scrub that - Archie the Jinx Buster at Tynie.

[ancient hibee]

Bobby Duncan of course but also an even older one-a John Baxter 35 yard free kick against Killie in Bobby Johnstone’s first game back.

[BILLYHIBS]

The next Hibs Manager ?


https://x.com/thehibsarehere/status/1780155088880738789?s=61

[Paulie Walnuts]

Boyle half volley v Livingston in 2016.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhEOHr3mlQE

Griffiths at Tynecastle for me, but a very honourable mention for this one. The technique to pull that off is quite astonishing.

[Frogga]

Boyle half volley v Livingston in 2016.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhEOHr3mlQE

Agreed. This goal doesn't get enough credit.

Other mentions from me...

Garry O'Connor away to Partick, around 2003.
Gary Deegan home to Aberdeen, around 2012.

[Trinity Hibee]

John rankin squiggler?

[Broken Gnome]

A goal scrubbed from time - Jason Cummings v Hamilton.

[JimBHibees]

Deek at Tynecastle full volley from i think a Murphy cross. Sensational strike was right behind the goal and it was in once it left his foot. Fantastic talent

[Bushwoof]

Bobby Smith v the Huns for me too. Loved that goal, went in like a rocket.

[lyonhibs]

Deeks against Hertz at ER

That's the one. Don't see anything topping it any time soon.

[.Sean.]

Anyone remember Riordan scoring a screamer of a volley from a cross field ball from Whittaker. Went top corner but was ruled out for offside. Think it would've put us 5 1 up at home against Dundee but went on to draw 4 4.

Don't think I've ever seen a replay.
https://youtu.be/3Cr88lkjkHE?si=qHOH9tqGT29tOFrD

Full highlights of the 4 4 game

Hands down my favourite ever full season watching Hibs.

[Hibernia&Alba]

Oxleys was a cracker .
https://youtu.be/TfnTEH8H7wQ?si=z38-XzWVKINp-9mW

Yeah, that was crazy. “Whit’s the goalie daen, Tom?” :greengrin

[KWJ]

Barry Prenderville

[Monts]

https://youtu.be/3Cr88lkjkHE?si=qHOH9tqGT29tOFrD

Full highlights of the 4 4 game

Hands down my favourite ever full season watching Hibs.

Wasn't quite as I remember it!

But still a cracking finish.

[Broken Gnome]

Wasn't quite as I remember it!

But still a cracking finish.

You wouldn't have been the first to turn that into some top corner thunderbolt, it's picked up a fair bit of pace and height over the years.

[JimBHibees]

https://youtu.be/3Cr88lkjkHE?si=qHOH9tqGT29tOFrD

Full highlights of the 4 4 game

Hands down my favourite ever full season watching Hibs.

Jeez I thought our defending was poor now. Laughable :greengrin

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

Bobby Duncan vs Napoli outrageous 😮👌💚

[I'm Spartacus]

I'll take pelters, mine isn't a Hibs goal!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afOQ9j8lcX4

Chris Macguire at ER for the Scotland Under 21's v Iceland, first time taking my best mate to the new stand and we witnessed this, even now I can't believe it, some great names in that squad too.

[BILLYHIBS]

Falkirk cut through us like a knife through butter but a couple of decent long range strikes from Alex Harris, Eoin Doyle and Sparky

Check the wee baby at the start of the clip in the Hibs top

C’mon Hibs ! :greengrin


https://x.com/hibsprogrammes/status/1780305987108327889?s=61

[Gloucester Hibs]

Griffiths free kick in the 2-1 win at the PBS.

Honourable mention to Stevie Mallan v the poppy pinchers in yet another game v them that we really should've won.

[Hibrandenburg]

Ally Scott with a scissor kick volley/half volley out on the far left against Rangers mid to late 70's. Probably not the best goal from distance that I've seen at Easter Road but it has stuck with me over the decades for some reason.

[Frogga]

I'll take pelters, mine isn't a Hibs goal!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afOQ9j8lcX4

Chris Macguire at ER for the Scotland Under 21's v Iceland, first time taking my best mate to the new stand and we witnessed this, even now I can't believe it, some great names in that squad too.

I was at that game, amazing goal! I seem to remember Gylffi Sigurdsson ran the show that night.

[Allant1981]

Favourite was pat mcginlays as he was my favourite player growing up. My other has to be mark oxley against livi as its was a friends laddie that was the centre half that it went over so I had fun mentioning it to her

[Dazzjw1875]

I seem to remember two home games in a row we scored from far out, Pat mcG I wanna day against dumfermline, then the next home game Chic Charnley scored against Partick and he ran straight to Pat saying his was further out lol.

[StevieT]

I'm sure Orman scored one against the team formerly known as Rangers at Ibrox.

[lyonhibs]

The next Hibs Manager ?


https://x.com/thehibsarehere/status/1780155088880738789?s=61

Who on earth is in goal for The Rangers 2012 there?

[CropleyWasGod]

Who on earth is in goal for The Rangers 2012 there?

The late Billy Thomson.

And it's well before 2012.

[Ronniekirk]

I can't remember the year or the opposition but I seem to recollect Chic Charnley scoring a beauty from the half way line when he spotted the opposition keeper off his line.
And Pat Mcginlay did it from our own half the same season if memory serves me well

[scoopyboy]

I seem to remember two home games in a row we scored from far out, Pat mcG I wanna day against dumfermline, then the next home game Chic Charnley scored against Partick and he ran straight to Pat saying his was further out lol.

Your memory isn't great:greengrin

Charnley against Alloa followed by McGinlay against Killie (I think!!!)

[BILLYHIBS]

I'm sure Orman scored one against the team formerly known as Rangers at Ibrox.

Peach !


https://youtu.be/cVYDiLm103Q?si=bH_ChcF0MvGj-aRP

[Ronniekirk]

Peach !


https://youtu.be/cVYDiLm103Q?si=bH_ChcF0MvGj-aRP

yon was a screamer

[Norrieg]

Bobby Duncan’s opener against Napoli in 1967.

This.


:not worth

:top marks

[BILLYHIBS]

One that might have slipped under the radar Sam Stanton in a Development Game versus The Rangers 1.25 in this clip


https://youtu.be/iprozfywQhc?si=OuSwxmDqfiWDPlml

[gbhibby]

One that might have slipped under the radar Sam Stanton in a Development Game versus The Rangers 1.25 in this clip


https://youtu.be/iprozfywQhc?si=OuSwxmDqfiWDPlml
Screamer.

[Greensunshine]

Griffiths free kick at Tynie!

Unbelievable strike and fabulous celebration!

[Forza Fred]

Peter Cormack’s super shot, playing doon the slope from the half way line against Dunfermline in the 60’s.

Followed its flight from behind the goals all the way in.

Zero luck, 100% skill.