Alan Smith... reflecting on that dramatic night at Anfield
Anfield '89: Smith - My disputed Anfield goal
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Alan Smith on the dramatic title win at Anfield
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In the words of match commentator Brian Moore, Alan Smith's second-half goal "lit the blue touchpaper" at Anfield in May 1989. The striker set up a grandstand finish with his glancing header and went on to provide the assist for Michael Thomas' title-clinching goal.
Subscribers can now watch an exclusive video interview with Alan. He discussed:
- how his strike came straight from the training ground
- how newspaper headlines inspired the players
- the psychology of the game
- George Graham's pre-match words
- the Hillsborough factor
- why he thought his goal wouldn't stand
- his role in Michael Thomas' goal
- the reaction of the Liverpool fans
Subscribers can watch this video now.
[Tuesday, May 26, 2009]
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