gazza ladra Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 So it was not the hardest ever after all, but still up there. From the Guardian Knowledge. 1) David Hirst - 114mph (for Sheffield Wednesday @ Arsenal on September 16 1997) 2) David Beckham - 97.9mph (for Man Utd v Chelsea on February 22 1997) 3) David Trezeguet - 96mph (for Monaco @ Man Utd on March 19 1998) 4) Richie Humphreys - 95.9mph (for Sheffield Wednesday v Aston Villa on August 17 1996) 5) Matt Le Tissier - 86.8mph (for Southampton v Newcastle on January 18 1997) 6) Alan Shearer - 85.8mph (for Newcastle v Leicester on February 2 1997) 7) Roberto Carlos - 85.2mph (for Brazil v France on June 3 1997) 8 ) Tugay - 84.2mph (for Blackburn @ Southampton on November 3 2001) 9) Obafemi Martins - 84mph (for Newcastle @ Tottenham on January 14 2007) 10) David Beckham - 80.5mph (for Man Utd @ Derby on September 4 1996) http://football.guardian.co.uk/theknowledge/story/0,,2012031,00.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 well, hardest shot in the last 6 years then! Well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.R. Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 I'm suprised none of Tony Yeboah's rockets are up there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Hirst would have been some player if it wasn't for injuries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest s0ftcore Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 I didn't know Beckham packed that much power in his shots. Robert ain't in the list either but he looked like he kicked harder than Becks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Walking in a waddle wonde Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Hirst would have been some player if it wasn't for injuries. Aye i remember him being on the verge of signing for Man U for 5m not long after Cantona signed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 They all seem to be from 96/97 - was the ball much lighter in that season? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest teepee Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 how can hirst strike it almost with almost 20% more speed than anyone else? seems incredible, or maybe the measuring equipment isn't all that precise... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Anyone got a link of the David Hirst goal ? I don't remember that one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Spectrum Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 That list must be a load of shite.... I dont remember the Hirst goal and I can't find it on YouTube but I can find a volley Beckham scored against Chelsea.....theres no fkn way it was 97 mph....more like 70? The Martins effort is comfortably harder (Altho I think the TV angle makes it look faster than most). Really I reckon most of these measurements must be way off, whatever they use to measure it (I presume theyre just working out off the TV pictures) is not exact enough. Guesswork. And theres some right bloody woofters on there. It should be full of guys with tree thighs...Batistuta at the swamp? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Isn't Hasselbaink shoot a thunderbolt strike before? Not even top 10? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mags Serbia Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Hardest ever shot in football - Brasil player Branca(free kick) in friendly match Brasil vs Yugoslavia(1994) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Aren't most of those on the list free-kicks? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcmk Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 i thought Rooney's volley against us could of made that list, absolute rocket Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MagicNumber9 Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 "1) David Hirst - 114mph (for Sheffield Wednesday @ Arsenal on September 16 1997)" Jesus christ, 114mph?! Oba's shot was an absolute rocket, id love to see Hirsts goal!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Why is Steven Reid never mentioned? was blatantly faster than most of them, Bah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 114, Jesus fucking Christ, surprised it didn't break the bar. Richie Humphreys can still hit them when he wants to. His goal against Accrington Stanley earlier this season was real top class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Just watched that Beckham one on youtube. No way is that 97mph. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 114, Jesus f****** Christ, surprised it didn't break the bar. Richie Humphreys can still hit them when he wants to. His goal against Accrington Stanley earlier this season was real top class. Legend. All the kids at school were Wednesday fans 114mph? Fook me! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 list is made up tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 5) Matt Le Tissier - 86.8mph (for Southampton v Newcastle on January 18 1997) no way was this 87mph Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alan_Shearer Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Hirst's isn't gonna be found easily but i did find the BECKHAM SHOT AGAINST CHELSEA, well i have a beckham goal v chelsea, weither it was the one or not i don't know, i don't know how many he did score against them but it was labelled a cracker so ill assume it is. since we cant post links, go on YouTube and type 'beckham chelsea cracker' and thats it. its pretty hard but...i dunno if it was harder than Obas. Comment anyway lads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kenton Magpie Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Ah well, time to call off the open top bus parade! shame Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Meh. I don't trust this list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 "1) David Hirst - 114mph (for Sheffield Wednesday @ Arsenal on September 16 1997)" Jesus christ, 114mph?! Oba's shot was an absolute rocket, id love to see Hirsts goal!! maybe it was from 5 yards out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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