I’m not planning on doing many Top Fives focused on individual players, but due to his contribution to the lists I have compiled so far, there was one man whose goals needed commemorating: Francesco Totti.
If you need convicning then check out this list: Totti Gol
Basically, if you’re not a fan of Totti then you’re not welcome here.
You can check out all the other lovingly – and occasionally drunkenly – assembled Top Five highlights by following the links below. Enjoy.
First Touch Goals scored following a phenomenal first touch. I have a fairly woeful touch , so these are all items of rare beauty in my eyes.
Chips The most humiliating way to score against an opponent.
Screamers Dip, bend and raw, brutal power.
Last minute An hour and a half of turgid rubbish can be immediately forgotten by ball hitting net in the last minute.
Counter Attack The counter attack is football’s equivalent of the sucker punch. When executed properly, it is the best example of the fluidity of football.
Teed up I wasn’t sure what to call this category. Basically, these are strikes that the goal scorer has made possible with an instinctive first touch to create the space, followed by an explosive shot. You’ll see what I mean.
Volleys Shearer’s didn’t make it. Bet he’s gutted.
Headers Ian Ormondroyd, Kevin Francis, and Devon White – none of them feature in this list.
Team goal The utopia, everyone gets to join in. Hooray!
Englishmen abroadEnglish footballers don’t like going abroad, but a few have been brave enough to try it, and look what they did.
Own Goals Taking pleasure from other people’s moments of personal horror.
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