1970 FROZEN IN TIME
GOAL-LINE technology is all the rage, with one of Motherwell’s four against Inverness CT last Saturday just the latest instance of a “goal” where the ball appears not to have crossed the line.
Geoff Hurst’s second in the 1966 World Cup Final remains the most contentious, but four years later, there was a similar storm at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea’s Alan Hudson fired in a shot which beat the Ipswich Town keeper, went past the post and bounced back into play via the stanchion.
With the visitors ready to take a goal-kick amazingly, the referee awarded a goal.
And despite the ensuing furore, the goal was allowed to stand and the hosts won the match 2-1.
The Tractor Boys’ manager, Bobby Robson, vowed to appeal that the match should be replayed, but that fell on deaf ears.