Applauding opposition goals

[bobbyowenquiff]

Franny Lee got a great reception in my part of the Kippax when he scored that goal for Derby County (the one which used to open Match of the Day with: "Just look at his face.") It was a mini roar.

 

[crazyg]

As for clapping an opposition goal,Townsend a few year back,wonderful hit.

Same here. This one, you mean?

 

[grim up north]

Will applaud any outstanding skills by any opposition player apart from rags or dippers

 

[simon1967]

Paul Gascoigne for Spurs at Maine Road in December 1990 - the match where Norwegian Tv (where it was broadcast Live) asked City to wear the maroon 2nd kit, and Spurs wore yellow, because it was a bit foggy... Gazza picked the ball up just inside our half, played a 1-2 and picked the ball up on the edge of out box, moved forward and slid it under Coton under pressure from our defenders.... many City fans in the Main stand, stood up and applauded... sublime...sheer class....

 

[City_Sean]

Applauded Townsends goal, and remember one from Zoltan Gera for Fulham.

 

[paulchapo]

Paul Gascoigne for Spurs at Maine Road in December 1990 - the match where Norwegian Tv (where it was broadcast Live) asked City to wear the maroon 2nd kit, and Spurs wore yellow, because it was a bit foggy... Gazza picked the ball up just inside our half, played a 1-2 and picked the ball up on the edge of out box, moved forward and slid it under Coton under pressure from our defenders.... many City fans in the Main stand, stood up and applauded... sublime...sheer class....

I was in the north stand where he scored, I and many others applauded, sheer class, sometimes you just have to acknowledge it. Such moments were few and far between from our boys in blue back then so we appreciated watching quality live.

I remember Waddle getting a standing ovation when he was subbed when playing for Bradford at Maine Road. He was coming to the end of his career but was still the best player on the pitch.

 

[dozzie26]

Last one I remember was the Townsend one for Palace.

Regularly clap players off if they've had a really good game (usually if we're winning).

 

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

Same here. This one, you mean?

One of the best I’ve seen

 

[Cheer Up Peter Reid]

I seem to recall most of the ground applauding Charlton's goal in 1985.

 

[Platt Lane veteran]

Same here. This one, you mean?

Watching that again, it’s roughly the same spot from which Vinny launched his thunderbolt. Quiet possibly the two best goals ever at the Etihad, with Elano a close 3rd.