Manchester United 1 Southampton 4 (Ron Davies 4) Part 1 - Edited Highlights

[mizofan]

Another great header of the ball was Ron's legendary fellow Welshman John Charles. I can't think of better since Ron- yet not many people know of him these days. Thanks a lot for the video.

[liamkiley9]

Correction it was Utd versus Walsall in FA cup not Wolves.

[liamkiley9]

I am life long utd fan and this was the 1st professional game I ever saw-was only 8yrs old at time. Happy memories as uncle that took me to Old Trafford is no longer here--may he rest in peace. I did not recollect Best playing--now very happy to see he did play--only time I saw him play. Many thanks for upload of this video. Remember Ron Davies going to Utd many years later under Docherty and seeing him come on for Utd against Wolves in FA cup. Ron was super player --real handful

[mox888]

In Terry Paine and John Sydenham, Ron had the perfect supply. They just had to beat their full-back and cross the ball to the far post and Ron would be there...he just seemed to defy gravity, hanging there, waiting to plant the perfect timed header past the goalkeeper.

I've never seen a modern footballer who could head a ball like Ron and I don't suppose we ever will. Referees today let too much go in the penalty area...a centre-back today wouldn't let go of Ron's shirt.

[no1knowledge]

I supported leyton orient from the early 1960s and remember Ron Davies as a truly great centre forward and a gentleman player. How he did not get signed up by one of the very top clubs early in his career was always a mystery to me. In this day and age centre forwards who can head the ball seems to be a lost art. I dread to think how much Ron would have been worth in todays transfer fees. With life a lot easier for forwards than in his day, he would have scored a hatfull in the modern game .

[sunaru1]

A brilliant goalkeeper whose career was cut short. Tragic.

[flashhart2000]

I'm surprised they didn't bring on Giggs

[MrLawman10]

utd should have bought ron davies that summer, along with mike england and colin harvey, they were an ageing team and in desperate need of rebuilding, george best was right when he said he was playing with inferior players.

[Caskchap]

I was at this game as a 14 year old Utd fan and although shocked at the destruction could only admire the devastating play Of Ron Davies. This was Bill Foulkes last ever game for United, he had wanted to retire after the European Cup Final in 68 but was persuaded to stay on by Sir Matt. I heard that after this game he threw his boots across the dressing room and said thats me finished. Ron Davies also scored two goals the previous season at OT in a 2-1 win if memeory serves me right.

[vindaloo1000]

Ron was my schoolboy hero - and indeed was the greatest centre forward ever seen at The Dell - and did he not get 4 in a 6-2 win at Stamford Bridge in the late 60's ? The quality of crossing from John Sydenham & Terry Paine was sublime...but Ron was the absolute best...and always had time to sign an autograph for pesky kids like me. We won't see his like again - just the best.

[sunaru1]

@vindaloo1000 Who is that in goal for Saints? It does not look like Eric Martin.

[vindaloo1000]

@sunaru1 - The keeper is Gerry Gurr...who played 40 odd games in the first team before moving to Aldershot Town.....

[madmike180250]

Fantastic memories of the greatest centre forward Saints ever had. King Ron. Also one of the nicest people you could wish to meet.Thanks for the memories Ron. You were the best header of a ball i ever saw.