Most memorable Holte End celebration?

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

The old mind playing tricks dave!
Happy days indeed!

[E I Adio]

Nothing has come close for me. From my position on The Holte I could see McMahon rise up towards the cross, but visibilty was a bit murky and the general straining to see from the crowd on The Holte meant that I'd no idea how the ball actually got into the net. Not that I cared, but it was interesting to see the goal for the first time on a video on here in the last year or two.

[Pat McMahon]

As Dave Shelley rightly points out, the Pat McMahon winner was at the Witton End. But it was rather good - my first ever game on the Holte too.

I reckon my favourite goal celebration was Peter Withe against the Albion, closely followed by David Geddis' first against the Blues in December 1980. One not mentioned above was John Deehan's first in the 1977 LC semi v QPR - my dad ended up about 15 yards away.

My last true nutty moment on the Holte was probably Zat Knight's last minute equaliser v Arsenal.

[Bernie]

All the one's mentioned above but a strange memory for me rather than a celebration was Charlton Athletic December 7th 1968 when there were barely 5,000 on the Holte in a crowd of about 12,000. It highlighted how massive, lonely and intimidating a terrace it was with the odd sporadic chant echoing around like the acoustics in a cathedral. I think this is more vivid because of the other extreme against Cardiff a few weeks later when it was pretty full for a Brian Tiler debut goal, so I'll claim that as my most memorable Holte end celebration.

Blimey, I remember both those matches in much the same way as you Tommy. The Charlton match was 0-0, but the performance an improvement on previous (from an admittedly low base) if I recall it correctly. The much mentioned Cardiff match, with snow all around the pitch was in front of an amazing 41000 on Boxing Day. And Tommy Doc took over the reigns in between the 2 matches. I think.

[andyaston]

Just has to be Dalian's goal in the Semi Final, the place actually rocked with delirium. Then in slow motion they nearly got a winner a minute later, which was surely the largest sigh of relief on the Holte as the ball hit the post a rolled to safety.

[Cambridge Claret]

Several moments spring to mind:
Definitely Withe v the Baggies in 81 - most important and at the time unexpected.
Bruce Rioch's thunderbolt equaliser v Leeds in a League Cup tie around about 73. Jackie Charlton had waltzed through the Villa defence from the halfway line in about the first minute for one of the most embarrassing goals conceded.
Two goals in the final minute or so against Barcelona in 1978 after Cruyff had gone off.
Intimidating Bob Wilson so much in the FA Cup 4th round replay in 73 that he played like a wet blanket, conceded two goals and was basically petrified, after he got Sammy Morgan sent off in the first game at Highbury.
Being absolutely packed in 90 minutes before the kick off v Sunderland in 75.
And so many more... 

[Jockey Randall]

I'll never forget the aftermath of Tommy Hitz's thunderbolt against Blues. We were in the front row down by the corner flag and Hitz ran over and hugged my brother. I've still got the vision of looking up and seeing Juan Pablo perched on someone's shoulder about 3 feet away from me. Will probably never get better than that in terms of celebrating a goal. Even better that it was seat springing blooter. Shame the ending of that game robbed us of a perfect day.

[clash city rocker]

Withe's goal against the albion.

[richard moore]

Old Holte in about 82 or 83 against the Blues - I took my sister who was only about 17 and it poured. Withe scored right near the end I seem to recall, prodding the ball through the keeper's legs and it rolled agonisingly into the net, taking what seemed like ages. We were halfway up the Holte and by the time the celebrations came to an end, she was in a completely different section. The last I saw of her was her falling away in front of me as the crowd surged forward. I used to love the days when you had to arrive a couple of hours before KO to get in the queue to guarantee you'd get in

[Damo70]

Old Holte in about 82 or 83 against the Blues - I took my sister who was only about 17 and it poured. Withe scored right near the end I seem to recall, prodding the ball through the keeper's legs and it rolled agonisingly into the net, taking what seemed like ages. We were halfway up the Holte and by the time the celebrations came to an end, she was in a completely different section. The last I saw of her was her falling away in front of me as the crowd surged forward. I used to love the days when you had to arrive a couple of hours before KO to get in the queue to guarantee you'd get in

Only goal of the game. That was early in the '83-'84 season and Van Den Hauwe's back pass got stuck on the wet pitch and Peter Withe nipped in to score. I don't remember it being particularly late in the game though. A few months previously we beat them by the same scoreline 1-0 on Easter Monday ans Gary Shaw did get a late goal around the 80th minute I think. The game you are talking about is possibly the only derby when the 'dislike' on the pitch beat the 'dislike' in the stands.

[OzVilla]

Old Holte in about 82 or 83 against the Blues - I took my sister who was only about 17 and it poured. Withe scored right near the end I seem to recall, prodding the ball through the keeper's legs and it rolled agonisingly into the net, taking what seemed like ages. We were halfway up the Holte and by the time the celebrations came to an end, she was in a completely different section. The last I saw of her was her falling away in front of me as the crowd surged forward. I used to love the days when you had to arrive a couple of hours before KO to get in the queue to guarantee you'd get in

Only goal of the game. That was early in the '83-'84 season and Van Den Hauwe's back pass got stuck on the wet pitch and Peter Withe nipped in to score. I don't remember it being particularly late in the game though. A few months previously we beat them by the same scoreline 1-0 on Easter Monday ans Gary Shaw did get a late goal around the 80th minute I think. The game you are talking about is possibly the only derby when the 'dislike' on the pitch beat the 'dislike' in the stands.

Noel Blake hilariously missed a penalty by striking he ball along the ground in a waterlogged area. It barely reached Spinky.

Game aka "The battle of Brum".

[richard moore]

Old Holte in about 82 or 83 against the Blues - I took my sister who was only about 17 and it poured. Withe scored right near the end I seem to recall, prodding the ball through the keeper's legs and it rolled agonisingly into the net, taking what seemed like ages. We were halfway up the Holte and by the time the celebrations came to an end, she was in a completely different section. The last I saw of her was her falling away in front of me as the crowd surged forward. I used to love the days when you had to arrive a couple of hours before KO to get in the queue to guarantee you'd get in

Only goal of the game. That was early in the '83-'84 season and Van Den Hauwe's back pass got stuck on the wet pitch and Peter Withe nipped in to score. I don't remember it being particularly late in the game though. A few months previously we beat them by the same scoreline 1-0 on Easter Monday ans Gary Shaw did get a late goal around the 80th minute I think. The game you are talking about is possibly the only derby when the 'dislike' on the pitch beat the 'dislike' in the stands.

I marvel at how people have a better memory than me, thank you! I am probably imagining it being near the end for dramatic effect

[Chico Hamilton III]

Old Holte in about 82 or 83 against the Blues - I took my sister who was only about 17 and it poured. Withe scored right near the end I seem to recall, prodding the ball through the keeper's legs and it rolled agonisingly into the net, taking what seemed like ages. We were halfway up the Holte and by the time the celebrations came to an end, she was in a completely different section. The last I saw of her was her falling away in front of me as the crowd surged forward. I used to love the days when you had to arrive a couple of hours before KO to get in the queue to guarantee you'd get in

Only goal of the game. That was early in the '83-'84 season and Van Den Hauwe's back pass got stuck on the wet pitch and Peter Withe nipped in to score. I don't remember it being particularly late in the game though. A few months previously we beat them by the same scoreline 1-0 on Easter Monday ans Gary Shaw did get a late goal around the 80th minute I think. The game you are talking about is possibly the only derby when the 'dislike' on the pitch beat the 'dislike' in the stands.

Noel Blake hilariously missed a penalty by striking he ball along the ground in a waterlogged area. It barely reached Spinky.

Game aka "The battle of Brum".

October 15th - my birthday. Sat in the Trinity for this game

For some reason, I always thought it was Howard Gayle who missed the pen

[LeeB]

Just has to be Dalian's goal in the Semi Final, the place actually rocked with delirium. Then in slow motion they nearly got a winner a minute later, which was surely the largest sigh of relief on the Holte as the ball hit the post a rolled to safety.

I took a breath as that free kick was taken, and didn't breathe it out as the air just fell out of my arse instead.

[dave shelley]

For that Blues game Mel and my mate had seats in the lower Trinity, don't ask me why, we never went there at all.  It pissed so hard on us that we abandoned the seats and went to the back of them where there was a bit of shelter.

I will never ever forget Noël Blake picking up the ball for the penalty turning to Blues supporters in the Witton End and giving the big fist pump.  Five seconds later we were celebrating wildly, more than when we actually scored.  Just looking at that useless fucker standing there having missed was worth the soaking AND the money to get in.