Curse of the returning striker

[Paddington Blue]

Woody did not score but as predicted by Clinton Baptiste in the pre- match thread, the Piggot stepped up to the plate and took advantage of our very generous defence. Good to see that piggot was respectful in his celebration and was warmly applauded when substituted.

I am hoping there will be no more additions to this thread before the end of the season but the way we are playing I would not bet against Matt Patterson getting a hat trick against us before the season is out

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

And for the 2022 season will the Dalby curse strike against us, or will we have the full blessing of Mr Hyde and Mr Murphy scoring against their former clubs?
This season I reckon we will come out positive from "return" striker's goals.

 

[JD]

God I hate it when I started reading a thread, nothing makes sense and then you see the date of the post! 2013!!! That was 9 years ago!!



IF Hyde stays fit then I think we get the more effective player for what we need

Sure Dalby will score against us if given the chance.

 

[CaptainSmudger]

Ok so we all know the story......ineffectual striker leaves Southend, returns with new club and scores a great goal. Harrold,JCR, Revel, Sampson....For those of you with better/longer memories, who else should be added to this list

Jake Hyde, Hatrick against Wrexham this Season. COYB, UTB

 

[loz]

Billy Paynter

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

Sorry @loz but surely Billy is long retired?

 

[loz]

Sorry @loz but surely Billy is long retired?

I'm sure he has but so have at least half the players mentioned on this thread

 

[mfurok]

Sampson was pants when he played for us, never looked like scoring. He was One of Paul Sturrock's biggest mistakes.

Great cameo at Northampto.

You must have missed it.

 

[Ipswhrimp]

Jason Lee for Grimsby

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

Not quite a scorer but ANG was a curse (yesterday) on his return to The Hall with York. He was difficult and crafty, certainly a major factor in the corner which lead to the equalizer.

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

And next home game v Boston probably sees the return of Dan Mooney for the 2nd time since leaving in Jan. Hopefully his display will be akin to when he returned in March with Altrincham.

 

[discord]

I remember Leon Court kissing the Palace badge on his debut for them at Selhurst when scoring against us, why he did that, no idea?
Did he leave us on bad terms?

 

[Smiffy]

I remember Leon Court kissing the Palace badge on his debut for them at Selhurst when scoring against us, why he did that, no idea?
Did he leave us on bad terms?

He did. Plonker.

He later apologised and admitted he just got carried away in the moment.

 

[Dave Smiths Love Child]

Mark Rawle, who was a gentleman and didn’t celebrate his goals, knew Mark and he didn’t want to leave the club, was on his way back to sign a new contract , when last minute a certain chairman changed the terms
Never was a Judas , fans never knew the truth and therefore put one and one together and got five

 

[bigmolt]

Jason Lee for Grimsby

He had a Pineapple on his head I’ll have you know!!!!

 

[South Bank Hank]

Markey Rawle…

One of the most chant-able player names we’ve ever had at the club.

 

[They Call It Madness!!!]

One of the most chant-able player names we’ve ever had at the club.

I had to search for Mark Rawle on YouTube to reminisc and Leon Corts hat-trick come up and our 2.1 win vs Rushden with THAT Roberto Carlos Damon Searle volley. Well worth the 5 minutes it took.