memory man":1t76wv4o said:
esmer":1t76wv4o said:
Does anybody remember Jim McAnearney scoring a wonder goal at Home Park circa 1962/3? I have a vivid recall of a volley from only a few yards in the opposition half and near to the right touchline flying into the top corner at the Barn Park end. I maybe mistaken, I was very young at the time and I used to dream about Argyle (instead if the nightmares in later years) so it may never have happened.
I saw every home game he played but cannot recall that one! I met Jim a lot during his final years and despite his modesty he would have relived such a goal over and over. I will have a look back at his career and see if that will help me summon up a memory. During the 61-62 resurgence under Ellis Stuttard he was a regular scorer.
Did he re-live the 'goal' he 'scored' against Preston in August 1962, MM?
I was standing on the Mayflower Terrace, in line with the penalty area at the Devonport End, and I, like many others, was certain that Jimmy's shot went in through the side netting. The referee was persuaded to inspect the netting by the Preston players but he still awarded the goal.
It didn't affect the result as we won 7-1.