Great to see this. Was standing down the Kop end with my Dad and remember him cursing the ball hitting the post when it had actually been handled, then his jubilation when the ref pointed to the spot. Wonderful memories.
So, so, so close for Stoke City. If Mahoney or Greenhoff had put away their chance, Arsenal would never have came back. Or if Banks had moved the other way, he could have just stuck his foot out and stopped Storey's penalty.
The course of history hangs on a tiny, tiny thread
So true. The score could have been 4 - 1 to Stoke at one point and I don't think Arsenal were coming back from that. For those whose football knowledge doesn't extend beyond the Premier League, Stoke, under Tony Waddington, were a very good side.
Banks had a nightmare. I can't remember seeing him that excited before. The prospect of an FA Cup final must have got the better of him.
The penalty: Considering how good a keeper Bank's was, he didn't move at all.
Perhaps so. But at the time he was considered the best goalkeeper in the World.
I think he was genuinely taken by surprise partly because Storey didn't hit the ball that well. But it's often harder for a keeper to stop a ball that is close to you (including through the legs) than it is if it had been better struck.
It really is interesting to see the interview with Peter Storey after the highlights.He comes across as an introverted sort of man.As one who is old enough to remember him in his playing days,I can say that of all the seventies 'hard man',the usual suspects of Hunter,Harris,Bremner,etc,I think that Peter Storey was the most uncompromising.This clip shows that he could play a bit as well.
He was a very quiet man off the pitch which he talks about in his book. Well worth a read if you haven't had a change to get your hands on a copy.
A very gifted footballer. In one England game, due to injuries, I saw him play in a more forward midfield role that he usually did for either England or Arsenal. It was a revelation. Hardly a misplaced pass all match. An, unlike many footballers today, he was truly two footed.
Thanks for the reply,I might well give that book a read.It would appear that there was more to Peter Storey than the 'midfield destroyer' tag he has been labelled with.Cheers.
In 1971, Arsenal looked more like Stoke do today. Robust defending, long throws, plenty of high balls into the box for Radford and Kennedy. In fact, out of the two teams, Stoke probably played the better football in the seventies!
@barrywebb true, but the Arsenal were not entirely devoid of skill back then from what I've seen, which isn't something you can say about the modern Stoke team! Anyway, you can tell it's not faked - Arsenal defensive howlers all present and correct :) The spirit of 71 lives on - to this day they pay tribute to that Charlie George balls-up in all cup matches. In those days they could fight back and make up for it though.
Looks like you are a Stoke supporter. Although I wasn't at the game, I remember watching it on the telly. Stoke should have buried Arsenal that day but credit to Arsenal for not giving up.
That Stoke team under Tony Waddington was a very good team with some great players.
Thank you for posting this, didn't Arsenal win the double '71 with a squad of only 13 players? I remember Dave Sexton Chelsea manager brought the FA cup to our school 1971~(he was an old boy) and some characters left "leave the cup at Highbury Mr.Sexton" messages in it☺
Defense: Rice, McLintock, Simpson, Roberts, McNab, Nelson
Midfield: Storey, Kelly, Graham, Armstrong, Sammels, Marinello, George
Forward: Radford, Kennedy
A total of 17 players. And in those days it was 22 teams in the first division (42 games), games in the FA Cup (plus multiple replays), League Cup and the Inter-City Fairs Cup.
An amazing physical as well as sporting achievement.
I couldn't agree more. A vastly under appreciated footballer. Both for Arsenal and England.
It's funny, but Peter would probably fit into the current Arsenal setup quite nicely as, with him living in France, he probably speaks fluent French! The stories that him and Arsene could tell with their respective lives behind the bar.
@barrywebb The funny thing about this clip is that Peter is chatting quite freely. Not that I knew him personally but I gather off the pitch he was a very shy character, prone to long silences when being ferried to training. Yes, I agree I would be happy to have his steely determination in the team now, with out diluting the passing game too much!
I believe the 1970-71 squad was a pretty close knit group which always adds to both the team's and individual's confidence. The events after the end of his playing career must have taken a huge toll on him. But, as you would expect, he has emerged relatively unscathed. I always think of the Arsenal as a family and I am much happier now that Peter is closer to his footballing family.
He was a greater 2 footed passer. A very underestimated player by many.
I hope your Dad's still supporting the Gunners. Although the 1970-71 Double team was a great team, the boys under Wenger's tutelage are something special. Another great reult today against Newcastle in the Carling Cup.
I bought my dad Peter Storey's book, "True Storey, Myy life and crimes as a football hatchet man" from Amazon in the UK. He thought it was a brilliant read.
Great to see this. Was standing down the Kop end with my Dad and remember him cursing the ball hitting the post when it had actually been handled, then his jubilation when the ref pointed to the spot. Wonderful memories.
MrGipwagga 3 weeks ago
So, so, so close for Stoke City. If Mahoney or Greenhoff had put away their chance, Arsenal would never have came back. Or if Banks had moved the other way, he could have just stuck his foot out and stopped Storey's penalty.
The course of history hangs on a tiny, tiny thread
Poopingbotham 5 months ago
@Poopingbotham
So true. The score could have been 4 - 1 to Stoke at one point and I don't think Arsenal were coming back from that. For those whose football knowledge doesn't extend beyond the Premier League, Stoke, under Tony Waddington, were a very good side.
Banks had a nightmare. I can't remember seeing him that excited before. The prospect of an FA Cup final must have got the better of him.
The penalty: Considering how good a keeper Bank's was, he didn't move at all.
barrywebb 5 months ago
Note the average price of a ticket. £1.60p
BilsonIslington 7 months ago
The glory of Peter Storey!
The Arsenal wouldn't have won the double in 1971 without this stupendous effort from Peter Storey.
'Great back pass... Charlie?' - Ha! I wonder what Frank McIntock's comments were at that moment?
BilsonIslington 7 months ago
Banks should have saved that penalty, it was practically down the middle.
vordman 10 months ago
@vordman
Perhaps so. But at the time he was considered the best goalkeeper in the World.
I think he was genuinely taken by surprise partly because Storey didn't hit the ball that well. But it's often harder for a keeper to stop a ball that is close to you (including through the legs) than it is if it had been better struck.
barrywebb 10 months ago
Arsenal could do with Peter Storey now. He wouldn't take any nonsense in the centre of midfield.
LiterallyMad 10 months ago
@LiterallyMad
Perhaps we need someone a little faster! When you look at those old clips, you realize how much faster the modern game has become.
But judged on skill, commitment and heart alone, he would be perfect. And as an added bonus, he can speak French!
barrywebb 10 months ago
@LiterallyMad So true!
converse91970 10 months ago
It really is interesting to see the interview with Peter Storey after the highlights.He comes across as an introverted sort of man.As one who is old enough to remember him in his playing days,I can say that of all the seventies 'hard man',the usual suspects of Hunter,Harris,Bremner,etc,I think that Peter Storey was the most uncompromising.This clip shows that he could play a bit as well.
walesdad 10 months ago
@walesdad
He was a very quiet man off the pitch which he talks about in his book. Well worth a read if you haven't had a change to get your hands on a copy.
A very gifted footballer. In one England game, due to injuries, I saw him play in a more forward midfield role that he usually did for either England or Arsenal. It was a revelation. Hardly a misplaced pass all match. An, unlike many footballers today, he was truly two footed.
One of my favorite Arsenal players of all time.
barrywebb 10 months ago
@barrywebb
Thanks for the reply,I might well give that book a read.It would appear that there was more to Peter Storey than the 'midfield destroyer' tag he has been labelled with.Cheers.
walesdad 10 months ago
This must be faked. I can't believe there was a time Stoke City played football.
BORROVAN26 11 months ago
@BORROVAN26
In 1971, Arsenal looked more like Stoke do today. Robust defending, long throws, plenty of high balls into the box for Radford and Kennedy. In fact, out of the two teams, Stoke probably played the better football in the seventies!
barrywebb 11 months ago
@barrywebb true, but the Arsenal were not entirely devoid of skill back then from what I've seen, which isn't something you can say about the modern Stoke team! Anyway, you can tell it's not faked - Arsenal defensive howlers all present and correct :) The spirit of 71 lives on - to this day they pay tribute to that Charlie George balls-up in all cup matches. In those days they could fight back and make up for it though.
BORROVAN26 11 months ago
@BORROVAN26 hahahahahahhahahahaha.
daveibukun 11 months ago
I was there with my 2 brothers and mum and dad
stokey72 1 year ago
@stokey72
Looks like you are a Stoke supporter. Although I wasn't at the game, I remember watching it on the telly. Stoke should have buried Arsenal that day but credit to Arsenal for not giving up.
That Stoke team under Tony Waddington was a very good team with some great players.
barrywebb 1 year ago
@barrywebb yes great days for both teams..
stokey72 1 year ago
Thank you for posting this, didn't Arsenal win the double '71 with a squad of only 13 players? I remember Dave Sexton Chelsea manager brought the FA cup to our school 1971~(he was an old boy) and some characters left "leave the cup at Highbury Mr.Sexton" messages in it☺
MarkB1ngham 1 year ago
@MarkB1ngham
Not quite 13 but close.
Goalkeepers: Wilson, Barnett
Defense: Rice, McLintock, Simpson, Roberts, McNab, Nelson
Midfield: Storey, Kelly, Graham, Armstrong, Sammels, Marinello, George
Forward: Radford, Kennedy
A total of 17 players. And in those days it was 22 teams in the first division (42 games), games in the FA Cup (plus multiple replays), League Cup and the Inter-City Fairs Cup.
An amazing physical as well as sporting achievement.
barrywebb 1 year ago
I must buy that book too.....Peter Storey is Arsenal Legend!
converse91970 1 year ago
@converse91970
I couldn't agree more. A vastly under appreciated footballer. Both for Arsenal and England.
It's funny, but Peter would probably fit into the current Arsenal setup quite nicely as, with him living in France, he probably speaks fluent French! The stories that him and Arsene could tell with their respective lives behind the bar.
barrywebb 1 year ago
@barrywebb The funny thing about this clip is that Peter is chatting quite freely. Not that I knew him personally but I gather off the pitch he was a very shy character, prone to long silences when being ferried to training. Yes, I agree I would be happy to have his steely determination in the team now, with out diluting the passing game too much!
converse91970 1 year ago
@converse91970
I believe the 1970-71 squad was a pretty close knit group which always adds to both the team's and individual's confidence. The events after the end of his playing career must have taken a huge toll on him. But, as you would expect, he has emerged relatively unscathed. I always think of the Arsenal as a family and I am much happier now that Peter is closer to his footballing family.
He was a greater 2 footed passer. A very underestimated player by many.
barrywebb 1 year ago
I hope your Dad's still supporting the Gunners. Although the 1970-71 Double team was a great team, the boys under Wenger's tutelage are something special. Another great reult today against Newcastle in the Carling Cup.
I bought my dad Peter Storey's book, "True Storey, Myy life and crimes as a football hatchet man" from Amazon in the UK. He thought it was a brilliant read.
barrywebb 1 year ago
My Dad was there... awesome and I was born 5 month later...
Highburylyono 1 year ago