Did you catch the incredible goal scored by Alejandro Garnacho for Manchester United at their recent match? TV commentators described it as “SPECIAL, beyond special,” with Sky’s Peter Drury labeling it “one of the great goals.” The A
rgentine international’s powerful overhead kick sailed past Jordan Pickford of Everton, prompting comparisons to Wayne Rooney’s iconic goal in the Manchester derby from 12 years prior.
For fans of Bradford City, the goal may have brought back memories of Stan Collymore’s impressive debut goal against Leeds in the final Premiership season. However, those with a longer history of supporting the team might also recall an equally spectacular moment from Bruce Bannister against Barnsley in 1968.
Despite scoring 60 league goals during his six years at Valley Parade, Bannister’s winning goal from the edge of the area against the Tykes is etched in the memories of older supporters.
One fan, Adam Walter, reminisced, “Garnacho’s goal for Manchester United was good, but Bruce’s winning goal from the edge of the area in the last minute was out of this world. It was a wonderful strike that I still remember 55 years later! Simply the best goal I ever saw at Valley Parade.” Adam even shared a newspaper cutting from the Sunday Express and the program cover featuring Bannister’s goal, inviting other fans to share their memories of that thunderous day.
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