[Albion] Albion's best ever header of a ball

Farehamseagull · Nov 11, 2017

In my time watching the Albion, I can't split Cullip and Duffy for the defenders. Only just ahead of The Hawk mind you!

Murray closely followed by Ulloa up front. I'm surprised you go for Hemed ahead of Murray, I think Murray is far superior in the air.

crodonilson · Nov 11, 2017

Colin Hawkins has got to be right up there, always a danger in both boxes. Remember against someone at home he headed a goal kick right back to their keeper.

Moshe Gariani · Nov 12, 2017

Not sure if anyone has mentioned Joe Gatting yet.

Amongst his other attributes he was exceptionally strong in the air. Header against Chelsea was probably the best scored at Withdean.

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Gazz15 · Nov 12, 2017

Fozzie cheated, his power came from his headband.

Andy Rollings was great in the day. (with Steve Govier and Ian Mellor - Brighton's greatest ever triple signing)

Gary O'Reilly was a strong & tenacious header of the ball.

Aveacarlin' · Nov 12, 2017

Farehamseagull said:
I'm surprised you go for Hemed ahead of Murray, I think Murray is far superior in the air.

Agreed. GM hangs for what seems an age.

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Saunders · Nov 21, 2017

One Teddy Maybank said:
Better player, definitely, but in the air Fozzie every time. Lawrenson’s immense ability was based largely on his ability on the ground.

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No he was also better in the air he cleared everything, fozzy actually had problems heading the ball hence the headband to help him.

Adders1 · Nov 21, 2017

Ive seen Robbie Pethick rise like a f****** salmon

At Selsey

One Teddy Maybank · Nov 21, 2017

Saunders said:
No he was also better in the air he cleared everything, fozzy actually had problems heading the ball hence the headband to help him.

Different memory to mine then.

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Saunders · Nov 21, 2017

One Teddy Maybank said:
Different memory to mine then.

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Clearly.

Tokyohands · Nov 22, 2017

Clive Walker, he was amazing at dribbling with his head.

One Teddy Maybank · Nov 22, 2017

Saunders said:
Clearly.

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luppers · Nov 22, 2017

For me forward wise only 1 contender Alec Dawson,defenders close call between john Napier and Duffy,certainly in last 30 years or so cant think of anybody better than Duffyt

Harry H · Nov 22, 2017

Lawrenson had a wierd technique but always won the ball.

AmexRuislip · Nov 18, 2023

Papa Lazarou said:
I've seen many generations of Brighton players, and have been fortunate to see the likes of Foster, Young (all 3 - Willie, Alan and Eric), Sammy Nelson, Keith Dublin, Doug Rougvie, Danny Cullip, Nicky Bissett, Chris Cattlin, Martin Chivers, Derek Allan, Gary Hobson, Colin Pates, Paul Clark, Teddy Maybank, Andy Rollings, Neil Mellor, Hans Kraay, Gary O'Reilly, Larry May, Stefan Iovan, plus the modern crop.... but I don't think I've ever been soooo impressed by anyone's heading ability, it terms of raw power, dominance and the ability to head the ball a ****ing long way was

Shane Duffy

@hans kraay fan club :thumbsup:

Machiavelli · Nov 18, 2023

Farehamseagull said:
In my time watching the Albion, I can't split Cullip and Duffy for the defenders. Only just ahead of The Hawk mind you!

Murray closely followed by Ulloa up front. I'm surprised you go for Hemed ahead of Murray, I think Murray is far superior in the air.

Murray and Ulloa were exceptional in the air.
Lots of people going for Duffy. He was brilliant at winning headers. He got some luck in our PL2 season and scored a fair few goals, but that was the exception rather than the rule. The direction of most of his headers was dire. He was very good at winning the ball and giving it straight back to the opposition. Dunk, on the other hand, ...

Poyningsgull · Nov 18, 2023

Bobby Smith...end of...

Eric the meek · Nov 18, 2023

Not the best header of a ball, but possibly the worst:

Locadia, the attacker who was scared to head the ball. That's a bit fundamental. Like a taxi driver without a driving licence.

el punal · Nov 18, 2023

luppers said:
For me forward wise only 1 contender Alec Dawson,defenders close call between john Napier and Duffy,certainly in last 30 years or so cant think of anybody better than Duffyt

Alex Dawson was certainly good with his head . . . . and his chest, his shoulders and other parts of his body. The ball would fly into the net, along with the opposition goalie and anything else that stood in his way. :bowdown:

Weststander · Nov 18, 2023

Duffy was brilliant, in both boxes.

kojak · Nov 20, 2023

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