Stellar Glen Johnson volley
Saturday’s Premiership tussle between Portsmouth and Hull City was more remarkable for Glen Johnson’s wonder-goal than the final 2-2 scoreline.
What a strike! Taking the ball on your chest and hammering it left-footed into the net from 30 yards out without even breaking stride is normally the preserve of football legends and Brazilian superstars. For an English player to do it - one who doesn’t even know if he’s a defender or midfielder - well, that’s bloody spectacular! Take a bow, Glen Johnson.
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November 23rd, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Yee-hah! The dip on that shot is wild.
November 23rd, 2008 at 3:19 pm
I hate to be a killjoy, but Johnson didn’t actually aim that shot. Let’s be honest, it was just a hit it and hope attempt. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great goal. I’d just rather see someone deliberately chip the keeper or look up and shoot for the top corner.
November 23rd, 2008 at 4:33 pm
You are a killjoy, you miserable Jock! Alan Hansen’s got nothing on you!
November 24th, 2008 at 4:55 am
Aye, and where would we all be without Hansen, eh? :-)
All I saying is that he didn’t pick it spot. Players never do from that range, not these days. The balls swerve too much. And not predictably either.
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