Which is your favourite last minute play off clincher?

Garry Nelson's Left Foot · May 3, 2014

Once I stopped leaping about my living room like a looney, I started thinking about how much Brighton seem to enjoy last minute play off goals. In 4 trips to the play offs we've relied on a last minute goal to either get us in them or keep us in them.

First there was Dean Wilkins's superlative last minute free kick against Ipswich to secure our place in the 90/91 play offs. Then there was Adam Virgo's injury time header against Swindon to take the semi-final to penalties. And now we have Ulloa's 92nd minute thumping header to squeeze us into this season's edition.

So, which last minute goal did you enjoy more?

Wilkins:

Virgo:

Ulloa:

Can't find a video yet...but it was only an hour or so ago so you should be able to remember it...

fork me · May 3, 2014

I must admit, I thought that Virgo one could never be beaten. I was in the King & Queen watching that game - marvellous scenes. A depressed pub transformed instantly with beer flying everywhere.

MJsGhost · May 3, 2014

Got to be Virgs - I f****** HATE Swindon! :lol:

Garry Nelson's Left Foot · May 3, 2014

For me it's Wilkins goal. I was a kid and so it seemed that bit more magical. Plus I was there for it whereas I was in Japan for both Virgo's and Ulloa's goals. In fact I completely missed Virgo's as I didn't have a computer and the game was on at 4a.m...

TSB · May 3, 2014

Virgs will never be beaten. Pretty damn fine attempt by Leo though.

The Tactician · May 3, 2014

[video]http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/288214/video[/video]

CorgiRegisteredFriend · May 3, 2014

It's between Wilkins and Virgo as I was there for both of those. Going For Wilkins as it was a premiership position we were aiming for.

Don Tmatter · May 3, 2014

Wilkins for me as it was 1st time we'd got into play offs and at the Goldstone, just ahead of Virgo's.

Tom Hark Preston Park · May 3, 2014

That whole Swindon game was CRACKLING with atmosphere and will take some beating.

Biscuit · May 3, 2014

VIRGO 120.

I still get shivvers when I remember that night.

Stat Brother · May 3, 2014

Montage City Arizona for Thursday night.

Does there have to be a favourite?

Triggaaar · May 3, 2014

I'm going against the grain, and going Ulloa. Simply because I feel reaching the premier league is more important for us now. I didn't think we were ready in 90/91, and Virgo's goal was to help us get promoted to a league we weren't good enough for, and while it provided a great day out, I don't feel it was much more than that. Of course we probably won't win the play-offs, but being in them is more important this time, than the other times IMO.

pasty · May 3, 2014

All of them are :vuvu:

illiant, but simply because I despise Adkins so much, today wins.

Tom Hark Preston Park · May 3, 2014

Triggaaar said:
I'm going against the grain, and going Ulloa. Simply because I feel reaching the premier league is more important for us now. I didn't think we were ready in 90/91, and Virgo's goal was to help us get promoted to a league we weren't good enough for, and while it provided a great day out, I don't feel it was much more than that. Of course we probably won't win the play-offs, but being in them is more important this time, than the other times IMO.

It also provided a much-needed revenue boost at a critical time when the club was besieged by the costs of interminable Public Inquiries.

shaolinpunk · May 3, 2014

fork me said:
I must admit, I thought that Virgo one could never be beaten. I was in the King & Queen watching that game - marvellous scenes. A depressed pub transformed instantly with beer flying everywhere.

That's what happened today!

Eggman · May 3, 2014

Wilkins just edges it I think.

Triggaaar · May 3, 2014

Tom Hark said:
It also provided a much-needed revenue boost at a critical time when the club was besieged by the costs of interminable Public Inquiries.

Yeah I don't really know the financial impact of getting in and winning those playoffs, so maybe I'm underestimating the importance.

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Virgo against Swindon

Ulloa against Forest

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