Crouch 'Wonder' Strike Brings Back Toon Memories

I don't know if any of you Toon fans can remember a full-back called Ray Blackhall? He was an Ashington-born full-back who came through the ranks and made 45 appearances for Newcastle between 1974/78. In 1978 we played Wrexham in the FA Cup and Ray did what Stoke striker Peter Crouch did on Saturday . spun round, hadn't a clue if he should cross or shoot, and bought a lottery ticket. He hit the ball so sweetly it was a "once in a lifetime moment" - they either go into Row ZZ or the top corner of the net. 99.9% it's Row ZZ. Did either player mean to hit the top corner . both said yes . but I think God was on their side. Peter Crouch: "I do it every day in training, practise volleying. It is something I have always enjoyed doing since I was a kid. "When the ball dropped I tried to pop it up and tried the volley technique. "I do do it a lot in practice - it is not something that just happens - but they don't always fly in like that. "I think that was probably the best one to be honest."

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