R.I.P. Ronnie Radford

[i961pie]

Ronnie Radford the scorer of probably the most famous FA cup goal of all time died yesterday aged 79.
I have had the privilege to have known Ronnie for the past 35 years and you couldn't meet a nicer more humble man. It is ironic that his old club Hereford are on tv on Friday playing in the cup.

[nw6pie]

That goal against Newcastle will live on in the hearts of anyone who loves football - including for the joyous pitch invasion from kids in Parkas after the Radford rocket hits the back of the net.

RIP Ronnie and sorry for your loss, 1961.

[CamPie]

Just watched the little snippet of highlights on the BBC site. Remember it like it was yesterday, a great memory for all football fans of that era. RIP Ronnie.

[maddogslater]

Yes a classic when MOTD and football was far more entertaining, remember Masson's rocket at Orient that used to feature on the credits too, oh what a GOAL, Goal, goal,,,,der der der derrr der da da da der...

[laddo]

101 Great Goals was a VHS thing of beauty from back in the day. Certain commentaries on certain famous great goals by the likes of Keegan, Osgood, Pop Robson, Wellar are cemented in my memory forever.

What I love about rocket against Newcastle are the people celebrating on the floodlight pylon at the end of the clip.

[SwalePie]

Unforgettable. RIP Ronnie and sorry for your loss i961pie.

[Big Bob]

Ronnie Radford the scorer of probably the most famous FA cup goal of all time died yesterday aged 79.
I have had the privilege to have known Ronnie for the past 35 years and you couldn't meet a nicer more humble man. It is ironic that his old club Hereford are on tv on Friday playing in the cup.

That's sad news. Brilliant win and goal. It's what made the FA cup magical, not like today when premier clubs disrespect it by sending out there reserves.

[jackal2]

Forever one of the FA Cup's most iconic moments. RIP Ronnie.

[applepie2]

That's sad news. Brilliant win and goal. It's what made the FA cup magical, not like today when premier clubs disrespect it by sending out there reserves.

Not just Premier League clubs - National League clubs too 😉

[ncfcog]

One of English football's greatest moments. The iconic kits, rock hard boots and ball and a pitch you could grow potatoes on. Just glorious, RIP Ronnie.