Came across a stunning goal from Alex Cropley today on YouTube. It’s for Villa rather than Hibs, but I felt there would be plenty of us that would enjoy watching it. To be honest the full 5 minute video is a wonderful drift back in time, but if you just want to watch the mercurial talent of AC his goal is around the 2 minute mark.
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02-06-2021 09:29 PM #1
Alex Cropley
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03-06-2021 05:49 AM #4
Loved a goal against the Hearts
Built like a ‘sparrie’ heart of and as brave as a lion
Wand of a left peg and a quality quality player
Pretty sure King Pat picked him as his favourite of all the Tornadoes
Legend!
https://youtu.be/zYAcB6pO8cALast edited by BILLYHIBS; 03-06-2021 at 06:11 AM.
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03-06-2021 07:52 AM #5
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Beautifully skillful goal when most of the others were just blooters, albeit some crackers.
Some header by Mariner. The power he generated from a soft looping ball was amazing. Reminded me of the games of headers in the sheds at Leith Primary! Ha ha.
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03-06-2021 09:17 AM #6
Just what was wrong with these guys in the 70s? Head down, going straight for goal, crossing the ball into the middle where a teammate was actually waiting & shooting from outside the box! Don't they know that when they get to the oppo box they're meant to do a series of sideways & backward passes until the ball gets back to the keeper who hoofs it back to where the move started. Now that's proper football, Bah Humbug!!
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03-06-2021 09:37 AM #7
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Despite the sardonic wit Brog, you are bang on. Any time you get near an opposition's box, they should be scared of a Hibs player shooting or a corner leading to a goal. I like to watch ladies' football-full of skill and invention..just a pity about the goalkeeping! 😒
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03-06-2021 10:08 AM #8
Might be my memory playing tricks but I seem to remember seeing him score against Hearts at Tynecastle from the most incredible angle. Sure he was practically standing on the bye-line and curled it in.
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03-06-2021 02:29 PM #15
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Incidentally, there's more than one clip (including a great goal) featuring Hereford FC. I have *no* memory of them in any of the top leagues...?!
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03-06-2021 03:21 PM #16
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Great clip with loads of great goals and one from Oor Georgie that wisnae too shabby either
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03-06-2021 05:51 PM #19
[QUOTE=worcesterhibby;6586073]Came across a stunning goal from Alex Cropley today on YouTube. It’s for Villa rather than Hibs, but I felt there would be plenty of us that would enjoy watching it. To be honest the full 5 minute video is a wonderful drift back in time, but if you just want to watch the mercurial talent of AC his goal is around the 2 minute mark.
Thanks for sharing the clip worcesterhibby.
Alex lives round the corner from me and I still get a thrill out of chatting to him, as I did last week when he was out walking the dog.
Suffice to say, the Cup Final debacle was the main topic of conversation!
Fabulous player back in the day and a true gent.
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03-06-2021 06:16 PM #20This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Not sure when they dropped out again but I reckon they had about 20 seasons.
They were wound up a while back and have been working their way back up the leagues, they’re National North just now so Step 3. They were struggling though. Think they’re quite well supported for where they are in the system.
But enough of that. What a collection of players are in there and that goal from Alex is sublime.Last edited by Iggy Pope; 03-06-2021 at 06:22 PM.
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