This Steve Potts goal vs Hull (VIDEO BELOW) was the only goal that the defender (who turns a year older today!) scored in his career for West Ham. The Potts goal v Hull came in a 7-1 one win for the Hammers in Division 2 in October 1990. It was West Ham’s second goal on the afternoon, with Jimmy Quinn’s opener having been cancelled out by David Hockaday, and put them 2-1 up. An error from Hull keeper Iain Hesford, who let the ball slip through!
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Video Tim Breacker goal vs Derby County 1990 for Luton Town
This Tim Breacker goal vs Derby County (VIDEO BELOW) was a stunner from three decades ago that helped Luton avoid relegation from Division One. The Breacker goal vs DCFC and Kingsley Black’s double saw Luton prevail 3-2 over the Rams. With Sheffield Wednesday losing 3-0 to Forest, it was the Owls who dropped down, with Luton staying up
Video Niall Quinn as goalkeeper vs Derby County 1991 April 20 | Penalty save & goal scored in same match for Man City
This Niall Quinn vs Derby County (VIDEO BELOW) saw the Irish striker achieve a rather unique feat in Man City’s 2-1 win over DCFC on April 20, 1991. Quinn scored a goal as an outfield player & then went in goal after Tony Coton had been sent off. He saved a penalty from Dean Saunders, thus helping Manchester City win 2-1. A rare distinction- a goal and a penalty save in the same game!