Graham-Radford-Charlie George-Radford-Charlie George. What a strike and as usual Charlie needed very little lift in his strike leg. Best striker of a ball I've seen. I also agree with Charlie when he say's Raddy was Man Of The Match.
This goal for me ranks among the top 10 of the best goals i've seen. Charlie George if I see you down my local I'm buying you a pint on the strength of this goal. There were very few goalies that were of Ray Clemence's quality and to beat him from the outside of the box took some doing.
Love it. Classic. Come on, you Gunners, etc., but the first thing I always notice about the goal is that at 0:07 George has a wide open, easy pass with the outside of his right foot to the open man in the middle(who is that, Ray Kennedy?).
Two touches from Kennedy and he would have one of the easiest goals in the history of any cup final anywhere, as opposed to this wonder shot where George has the ball JUST A LITTLE too close to his body for comfort.
George, Kennedy, Radford, McLintock, Wilson, all definitely could have played today, as could some of those Seventies Liverpool stars.
'79 FA Cup Final won, '80 FA Cup and Cup Winners' Cup Finals lost. George and Kennedy were both still under 30. Add them to Brady, Stapleton, Sunderland, Rix, Talbot... It could have been something special.
Of course Charlie loves the Arsenal, you don't stop supporting your team even if you want to leave, unless you're Cashley Cunt.
He was obviously pissed off with being told to keep his creativity in line, which is undertandable. Frank McLintock didn't think much of Bertie Mee either apparently. Of course I can only go on what I've read.
70s mavericks ruled, shame I'm too young to have seen them :) if only there were players like that around today
When I went on a tour of the Emirates with him I asked him what was going through his mind when he was lying on the ground! You want to know what he said? He said "I was thinking when my next pint was going to be!" Good Lad, North Bank Legend! Good Old Charlie!
You flash bastard George. Just one cap for England and you even left the field with the two fingered salute to Revie.You couldn't wait to get out of Highbury and now you claim to love us! Bertie Mee - you think- was a crap manager? You wouldn't even get into Arsenal's junior team. Watch Derby- you loved them in 1974.
WHAT A GOAL !The Double yr.I was 11 when i saw that goal,it's a memory that has never left me to this day...Charlie's a legend ...followed by the Michael Thomas goal at Anfield in 89.
Hi, tippryan. I know the feeling. My old VHS of the 71 Cup Final is probably my most treasured possession. The perfect day, Wembley, sunshine and Charlie's goal. The 71 side were THE BEST.
lol you've got to be kidding me. the 71 side had a couple brilliant players, but they played in the typical old arsenal manner-BORING, misplaced passes everywhere, no real desire to attack when a goal up, dour football, GAH
the 04/05 was far better in terms of ability, teamwork and success
Graham-Radford-Charlie George-Radford-Charlie George. What a strike and as usual Charlie needed very little lift in his strike leg. Best striker of a ball I've seen. I also agree with Charlie when he say's Raddy was Man Of The Match.
minutegongcoughs 2 months ago
top goal top guy, the mans a legend!
jmcaspurn 5 months ago
i have an autograph of charlie george!
KatheKuriakiEkei 8 months ago
This goal for me ranks among the top 10 of the best goals i've seen. Charlie George if I see you down my local I'm buying you a pint on the strength of this goal. There were very few goalies that were of Ray Clemence's quality and to beat him from the outside of the box took some doing.
trottben66 1 year ago
anyone know what the red card was for?
storkvana 1 year ago
@TruthThanks it was Liverpool
trottben66 1 year ago
who was the opposition team btw?
TruthThanks 1 year ago
Love it. Classic. Come on, you Gunners, etc., but the first thing I always notice about the goal is that at 0:07 George has a wide open, easy pass with the outside of his right foot to the open man in the middle(who is that, Ray Kennedy?).
Two touches from Kennedy and he would have one of the easiest goals in the history of any cup final anywhere, as opposed to this wonder shot where George has the ball JUST A LITTLE too close to his body for comfort.
Just nit-picking with history, is all.
simon0jester 1 year ago
I was stood in the LFC fans end (players entrance) right in line with both Arsenal goals. I've always believed two things
1 . Tommy Smith og. for Arsenals equaliser
2. Charlie George's shot deflected off Larry Lloyd.
Anybody agree?
redden1000 1 year ago
George, Kennedy, Radford, McLintock, Wilson, all definitely could have played today, as could some of those Seventies Liverpool stars.
'79 FA Cup Final won, '80 FA Cup and Cup Winners' Cup Finals lost. George and Kennedy were both still under 30. Add them to Brady, Stapleton, Sunderland, Rix, Talbot... It could have been something special.
UncleMikeNJ 2 years ago
Born is the king of highbury!!!! LEGEND!
TheRand0miser 2 years ago 3
legend!
LuminousWorld 2 years ago
Arsenals' yellow and blue is every bit as famous as their red and white.
Kelly14UK 2 years ago 3
I dont remember the smog in the air that day lol
bhcandaswp 2 years ago
Smog in the air? A Middlesbrough man was piloting a plane overhead?
UncleMikeNJ 2 years ago
Surely one of the best Cup Final goals ever by an exceptionally talented young man who should have played for his country many more times.
From a Spurs fan!
gurneyer 3 years ago 14
charlie george , historia del ARSENAL .
un grandísimo jugador .
gracias charlie
aisladoencelda 3 years ago 3
I remember that so well. When the Cup was still the greatest trophy in the world. CG, one of the great footy legends of my childhood.
;-) mcfc
moosey62 3 years ago 2
Of course Charlie loves the Arsenal, you don't stop supporting your team even if you want to leave, unless you're Cashley Cunt.
He was obviously pissed off with being told to keep his creativity in line, which is undertandable. Frank McLintock didn't think much of Bertie Mee either apparently. Of course I can only go on what I've read.
70s mavericks ruled, shame I'm too young to have seen them :) if only there were players like that around today
BORROVAN26 3 years ago 6
When I went on a tour of the Emirates with him I asked him what was going through his mind when he was lying on the ground! You want to know what he said? He said "I was thinking when my next pint was going to be!" Good Lad, North Bank Legend! Good Old Charlie!
lpafc1 3 years ago
That goal and the World Cup win in '66 are the two finest moments in football for me, ever.
Charlie George was/is THE man!!!!
doubleotwentyone 3 years ago 2
Great player, but what did he wanna go and shoot Jill Dando for?
stouffer54321 3 years ago
Can't remember why he left Arsenal, but he was a North Bank boy so he does love the Arsenal
Andrew2912 3 years ago
"Good old Arsenal!"
GoonerAli 4 years ago
really good clip
eillearsenal 4 years ago
You flash bastard George. Just one cap for England and you even left the field with the two fingered salute to Revie.You couldn't wait to get out of Highbury and now you claim to love us! Bertie Mee - you think- was a crap manager? You wouldn't even get into Arsenal's junior team. Watch Derby- you loved them in 1974.
gemsdiamond 4 years ago
You Charlie George fans should read his book "My Story".
No, he did not pay me to advertise for him.....
mopikomopiko 4 years ago
I remember it like it was yesterday. Totally mega.
haynet1962 4 years ago
one of the greatest moments in eglish footbal.Come on you gunners!!!)
Ruller1992 4 years ago
Wicked ! We love you Charlie !
highgateboy 4 years ago
WHAT A GOAL !The Double yr.I was 11 when i saw that goal,it's a memory that has never left me to this day...Charlie's a legend ...followed by the Michael Thomas goal at Anfield in 89.
tippryan 4 years ago
Hi, tippryan. I know the feeling. My old VHS of the 71 Cup Final is probably my most treasured possession. The perfect day, Wembley, sunshine and Charlie's goal. The 71 side were THE BEST.
HolderOfTheKeys 4 years ago
lol you've got to be kidding me. the 71 side had a couple brilliant players, but they played in the typical old arsenal manner-BORING, misplaced passes everywhere, no real desire to attack when a goal up, dour football, GAH
the 04/05 was far better in terms of ability, teamwork and success
lotfilms 3 years ago
Thinks do change a little in 35 years :)
vicphine 2 years ago
no it doesn't! :)
YoLLen 4 years ago
does it get any better than that
shadrack14 5 years ago