Sheffield Wednesday: Fans fondly remember John Harkes’ memorable strike against Derby

Many Sheffield Wednesday fans have fondly looked back on John Harkes’ memorable goal against Derby whilst playing for the club.

After developing his football in his homeland of America, Harkes quickly became known for ability, making his first appearances for the US national side in 1987.

Interest would soon follow from European football, and it was Sheffield Wednesday who would agree a deal with Albany Capitals for the midfielder.

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Arriving to help the Owls gain promotion from the second division to the first, Harkes would also go on to play for the Yorkshire club in the Premier League campaign of 1992/1993.

A consistent performer, Harkes would create history at the club when he scored what was later named ‘English football’s Goal of the Year’, netting from distance against Derby County, for whom Peter Shilton played in goal for.

Leaving Wednesday in 1994, Harkes would join Derby, having two years at Pride Park, before finishing his spell in England with a short spell at West Ham United.

Now head coach of Greenville Triumph, Harkes 90 international caps to his name and no less than 358 career club appearances.

Looking back on footage of his strike against Derby, Wednesday fans issued the following responses on Harkes’ memorable moment…

No words. https://t.co/p1THabxZz8 pic.twitter.com/S3VkKqJ6Rb

— Sheffield Wednesday (@swfc) April 16, 2020

Let’s have this kit back 🙂

— Steve Turner (@Majortarantino) April 16, 2020

I’ve always said we should play in yellow tops and blue shorts for away kit. We always do well with that combo

— Andrew O’Sullivan (@andyosull70) April 16, 2020