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laddo Flag london 20 Sep 10 6.36pm Send a Private Message to laddo Add laddo as a friend

Speroni is rightly becoming a legend at our place, however a Leeds fan of mine was waxing lyrical to me about Nigel Martyn at work today. He is loved by Leeds fans as much as we love him too!

Anyhow, it got me thinking about a save he pulled off at home to Huddersfield many moons ago, I think from Ronnie Jepson. Basically he was one end of the goal, the ball flew across the six yard box, jepson had to tap it in, only for Nigel to somehow spring the full length if the goal to tip it round the post. It was the only time I have heard Selhurst go silent for a split second as the fans took in what they had seen. Even the Huddersfield fans stood to applaud big Nige!

Anyone else remember 'that' save?! Also who was the best keeper ever for Palace and your favourite save?

 

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dougster Flag 20 Sep 10 7.22pm Send a Private Message to dougster Add dougster as a friend

As soon as I saw the thread title, I instantly thought of that save from Nige.

Was against Andy Booth, I was sitting in Holmesdale block E at the time and was amazed at how he'd saved it.

Rightly was in both Palace and Leeds' all time teams.

As a kid, Nige was my hero. If Jules commits to the club (doubtful) he will overtake him in my book.

 
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JohnT Flag BIDEFORD 20 Sep 10 9.58pm Send a Private Message to JohnT Add JohnT as a friend

The Best save I have ever seen at selhurst park or anywhere else for that matter has to be credited to John Jackson. Palace had just been promoted to the then 1st division and played Man.City on a Tuesday night. Palace lead 1 - 0 when City got a penalty taken by Francis Lee (sorry really showing my age here!!)who had never missed from the spot. He hit it like a bullet but JJ was equal to it and pushed it round the post. What a great keeper a true Palace legend.

 
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Penge Eagle Flag Beckenham 21 Sep 10 2.52am Send a Private Message to Penge Eagle Holmesdale Online Elite Member Add Penge Eagle as a friend

Remember Alex Kolinko at Newcastle when he sprinted from the corner flag to his goal-line to somehow save a shot?

 
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Bubbs Flag Edinburgh 21 Sep 10 10.02am Send a Private Message to Bubbs Add Bubbs as a friend

John Salako's save at the death against Wimbledon was pretty special.

 

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The Perm of Doris Flag SE19 in spirit 21 Sep 10 12.34pm Send a Private Message to The Perm of Doris Add The Perm of Doris as a friend

Quote laddo at 20 Sep 2010 6.36pm

Speroni is rightly becoming a legend at our place, however a Leeds fan of mine was waxing lyrical to me about Nigel Martyn at work today. He is loved by Leeds fans as much as we love him too!

Anyhow, it got me thinking about a save he pulled off at home to Huddersfield many moons ago, I think from Ronnie Jepson. Basically he was one end of the goal, the ball flew across the six yard box, jepson had to tap it in, only for Nigel to somehow spring the full length if the goal to tip it round the post. It was the only time I have heard Selhurst go silent for a split second as the fans took in what they had seen. Even the Huddersfield fans stood to applaud big Nige!

Anyone else remember 'that' save?! Also who was the best keeper ever for Palace and your favourite save?

I immediately thought of this save as well. I was right behind the goal & I'd given it up as a goal. It was an unbelievable stop.

IMO Martyn is easily the best keeper that I have seen at the Palace over the last 30 years.

I'm not old enough to have seen John Jackson but he would have to be a phenominal keeper to be better than Martyn. Martyn had no weaknesses, he was undoubtably one of the best players to have played for Palace. One of only 4 true Palace legends that I've seen as far as I'm concerned (along with Cannon, Wright and Coppell)

 

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Quote Penge Eagle at 21 Sep 2010 2.52am

Remember Alex Kolinko at Newcastle when he sprinted from the corner flag to his goal-line to somehow save a shot?


or kolinko away at watford,,,,,,,,arched his back to tip over a deflected shot that looked a certain goal.

 
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Quote Bubbs at 21 Sep 2010 10.02am

John Salako's save at the death against Wimbledon was pretty special.


Once again, you're spot on, Bubbsy.
I'd have to say, you bring back so many Palace memories to me.
I love you, Bubbsy.

 

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kenbarr Flag Jackson Heights, Queens, New York ... 23 Sep 10 3.36am Send a Private Message to kenbarr Holmesdale Online Elite Member Add kenbarr as a friend

Quote Don Rogers Tache at 22 Sep 2010 9.59pm

Quote Bubbs at 21 Sep 2010 10.02am

John Salako's save at the death against Wimbledon was pretty special.


Once again, you're spot on, Bubbsy.
I'd have to say, you bring back so many Palace memories to me.
I love you, Bubbsy.


Hear, hear. Stuck his right arm out and knocked it away. At the time, it was considered world class. I was shocked to see him put in goal when Martyn was sent off as he was by no means the tallest player we had but he stood firm.

 

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aquickgame2 Flag Beni = summer,Caribbean = winter 23 Sep 10 9.33am Send a Private Message to aquickgame2 Add aquickgame2 as a friend

John Jackson was the man,,

But it was a long time ago,,and maybe Im seeing things with rose tinted glasses. Old cnut that I am.

 
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kenners46 Flag sydenham village 23 Sep 10 9.43am Send a Private Message to kenners46 Add kenners46 as a friend

Paul Barron done a fantastic save against Charlton i think it was derek hales who had the whole goal to aim for and was saved somehow.

 
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olls Flag Eastbourne 23 Sep 10 10.05am Send a Private Message to olls Add olls as a friend

in the Man Utd game last night the Sky Sports team were talking about Scunny's Joe Murphy as the best goalkeeper in the championship... they don't know what they're talking about when they're out of the Premier League.

Nigel Martyn = hero.

 

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