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Leeds United: Fans drool over iconic goal from Gordon Strachan
Many Leeds United fans drooled over an iconic goal from club legend Gordon Strachan, after Tuesday marked 30 years to the day since his sensational strike past Martin Hodge in a Second Division clash at Elland Road.
Strachan shocked the crowds in the Don Revie Stand plenty of times throughout his career with a number of eye-catching finishes, and it is his vital thundering effort that has got supporters gushing on social media this week.
The club’s official Twitter account shared footage of the Scotsman’s goal in the English second tier, a goal which proved to be the decisive factor in the tight race for promotion in the 1989/90 season. Taking a quick ball from Gary Speed on the edge of the box, the midfielder laced a powerful shot into the back of the next, sending the South Stand into scenes of utter jubilation (Yorkshire Post).
Strachan’s screamer prompted an incredible reaction from legendary commentator John Helm, who uttered the famous lines “have you ever seen a better goal? Have you ever seen one better timed?” Howard Wilkinson’s Whites went on to reach the First Division at the end of the season.
Given the responses so far, it seems many supporters will never forget the Scottish magician’s contributions on the pitch, with a large number of the LUFC faithful fondly remembering the “unforgettable” moment. One fan dubbed Strachan’s goal as “brilliant” while another added he was “simply outstanding.”
Scroll through the rest of the best replies down below…
One of my favourite ever Leeds moments. And surely the best piece of Leeds commentary of all time?!?
— Spencer Bryson (@spenbryson) April 28, 2020
Personally my best ER moment. We were under real pressure to go up that season and Strachan was simply outstanding.
— Nick Jones (@Nickpudseywhite) April 28, 2020
That commentary still gives you goose pimples after 30 years.
— Morley white (@morleywhites) April 28, 2020
Great commentary 👏🏼
— Miles (@Miles_Brear) April 28, 2020
I was in the West Stand. An unforgettable goal and moment.
— Andrew Burke (@andrewMOT) April 28, 2020
What a game, just managed to get a ticket in lowfields. Brilliant.
— Jez Wootton 💙💛 (@jezemondo) April 28, 2020
Personally my best ER moment. We were under real pressure to go up that season and Strachan was simply outstanding.
— Nick Jones (@Nickpudseywhite) April 28, 2020
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