HarryfromBath Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Polite Ipswich fan here again. A group of us were watching the Wigan - Ipswich game tonight in Bristol, and we had the honour and privilege of witnessing a Conor Sammon goal. I don't know quite why, but my sense is that it will stay with me for a long time. There are two theories about this goal. The first is that he is forming an unlikely but effective partnership with David McGoldrick and Darryl Murphy. McGoldrick provides movement and intelligence, Murphy adds good old Championship strength and industry and Sammon adds random chaos, falling over (of him and occasional defenders) and general carnage. Joking aside, he seems to be creating space for McGoldrick, who in turn can reciprocate with his greater technical ability. This is what happened for the goal, where Sammon fed the ball through to McGoldrick who drew in the defenders in order to put him back through. The second theory is that in every attacking movement Sammon has to do something akin to falling on his arse. This may be hitting the apex of the bar and post, a stanchion or a mascot with an open goal, or the ball bouncing off an unspecified and unintended piece of his anatomy. Once this 'arse phase' is out of the way, he then becomes a coherent and possibly lethal front man for a brief period. Crucially, for his goal, this "arse phase' of the move happened right at the beginning, when he ended up on his backside levering the ball to McGoldrick. He became a dangerous striker for long enough to slice through the Wigan defence. The ball ricocheted off an unspecified piece of his anatomy, namely his elbow, but because he was brilliant phase, no damage ensued. This is a work-in-progress theory, and will be re-evaluated should he ever score another goal. While it is objectively bonkers, it is as good as anything I have ever seen to rationalise Conor Sammon. I will update you with further analysis. Forgive my posting this, but I had to share this unique moment with all of you, as I fully understand how he must have driven you up the wall in his time here. Half of us were cheering the goal, but many of us were simply laughing. Hope the season goes well for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampant Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 He's wonderful isn't he? He's an international footballer too. Just take a moment or two to think about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I lol'd. At the goal and at your appraisal of the Fish we know and love. He's keen, bless him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombo Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I just want to see the goal, I have only seen one or two good Conor Sammon goals, I doubt this one can be a good one too. Must have come off his shin right? For the record, I like the guy, I just think he struggled with his confidence from the very start of his career here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanRam Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I for one am happy for the lad as I hope he does well. With that being said....I pissed myself when I saw that he had scored. Regardless, "http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_55" alt="36_1_55"> to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Ram Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 What I always loved about Conor (and Theo, for that matter) is that because of their general donkey-like state, whenever they score it geberates the most beautiful and uplifting feeling of wonder. If they can score, I can do anything. Even better if it's a massive fluke, scuff or deflection, it just makes it that much more wonderful. I miss those days sometimes, despite how dark they were, they had some truly joyous moments in and amongst the tragedies. You required a sense of humour to be a regular poster, as well as loyalty and perseverance. I realise I've gone on a bit of a rant here, but thoughts of Conor and Theo always hit me with sweet, sweet rose-tinted nostalgia. I often wonder what would happen if Conor had scored a hat-trick against Birmingham at home. It was extremely close to happening, he'd got a brave but as a cross was coming into him at around 2 yards from goal, Tyson nipped in and stole that third goal. Would that surge of confidence have pushed him on to become the greatest striker in Derby's history? We'll never know. Start him when you play Forest, I'd love him to still become a Derby legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buxtonslovechild Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Unfortunatly he's been in the "arse phase" ever since he left Scotland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Polite Ipswich fan here again. A group of us were watching the Wigan - Ipswich game tonight in Bristol, and we had the honour and privilege of witnessing a Conor Sammon goal. I don't know quite why, but my sense is that it will stay with me for a long time. There are two theories about this goal. The first is that he is forming an unlikely but effective partnership with David McGoldrick and Darryl Murphy. McGoldrick provides movement and intelligence, Murphy adds good old Championship strength and industry and Sammon adds random chaos, falling over (of him and occasional defenders) and general carnage. Joking aside, he seems to be creating space for McGoldrick, who in turn can reciprocate with his greater technical ability. This is what happened for the goal, where Sammon fed the ball through to McGoldrick who drew in the defenders in order to put him back through. The second theory is that in every attacking movement Sammon has to do something akin to falling on his arse. This may be hitting the apex of the bar and post, a stanchion or a mascot with an open goal, or the ball bouncing off an unspecified and unintended piece of his anatomy. Once this 'arse phase' is out of the way, he then becomes a coherent and possibly lethal front man for a brief period. Crucially, for his goal, this "arse phase' of the move happened right at the beginning, when he ended up on his backside levering the ball to McGoldrick. He became a dangerous striker for long enough to slice through the Wigan defence. The ball ricocheted off an unspecified piece of his anatomy, namely his elbow, but because he was brilliant phase, no damage ensued. This is a work-in-progress theory, and will be re-evaluated should he ever score another goal. While it is objectively bonkers, it is as good as anything I have ever seen to rationalise Conor Sammon. I will update you with further analysis. Y Forgive my posting this, but I had to share this unique moment with all of you, as I fully understand how he must have driven you up the wall in his time here. Half of us were cheering the goal, but many of us were simply laughing. Hope the season goes well for you. I think you're on to something. The brilliant phase can be very very fleeting though. Blink and you can miss it. the shiit phase lasts for 89 minutes and 58 seconds and the shining brilliance lasts for about 2 seconds at most. Lets be honest though....we're not talking Van Persie type brilliance here.....more like getting an unexpected glimpse of tit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrivateDerby Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Remember Theo's goal at Doncaster? He ran, ran some more, chipped the goalie and the crowd went wild. Loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r4derby Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Super Conor Sammon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashz09 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Good thread made me chuckle. I thought it was going to be some fans calling for Sammon to come back and rescue us ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Let's hope he "bangs" a few more in and they actually sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozza Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Let's hope he "bangs" a few more in and they actually sign him. you mean he's still 'ours' ? .. Argggghhhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMalicious Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 So what if...at the end of the season Ipswich go up automatically and Sammon is top scorer...? We might all need a long lie down in a dark room! :wacko: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peakram Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I wouldn't get carried away, he shot straight at the keeper first but it came back and rebounded off his knee and suddenly he found himself in front of an open goal about one yard out, he did put it away nicely from thereon though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Try watching, and then explaining, how he scored against Middleborough in December with the ball spinning and shooting up like a "doosra" !! And from memory, he ended up on his arse, but is very quick to get to his feet ....total opposite to Martin in every respect ...... 9apart from they both give away needless fouls ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagerbob Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Obviously Mick Mccarthy sees something neither derby or ipswich fans see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Sagan Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Feed the fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastKentRam Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 And to think people used to rate him on here for a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 And to think people used to rate him on here for a time. People have difficulty in calling a turd a turd if it's wearing black and white and was signed by Nigel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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