Forgotten wonder goals – Eddie Gray slaloms his way to goal against Burnley, 1970

Ollie Irish

2nd, May 2008

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Leeds United legend Eddie Gray scored this sexy goal against Burnley in 1970. At the start of the video he is on the byline and in danger of letting the ball go out for a goal kick. He then decides to start treating defenders like training ground cones on his way to goal. Look at him go!

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  1. Alan says:

    Was lucky enough to be there; it really was an amazing goal, as indeed was his first in the match. It was something you saw happen but still didn’t quite believe. Eddie Gray was a truly wonderful player, every bit as good as his contemporary across the Pennines in my opinion.

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