Throwback Thursday: Alan Biley v Oxford United (1984)
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Channel: Portsmouth FC · 2015 · Sports
This week's Throwback Thursday classic goal - sponsored by The World of Cars - is Alan Biley's famous 'Santa Time' winner against Oxford United on 22nd December 1984. Pompey had been 1-0 down at 90 minutes, in a typically dreadful December day's weather at Fratton Park. Following an earlier run-on from a man dressed in full Father Christmas attire, a hefty amount of stoppage time had been tagged on. And Biley struck twice in the added period - since coined 'Santa Time' due to the nature of the stoppage - to provide The Blues with a last-gasp, scarcely-believable victory. Biley's first - the equaliser - was also a header, coming after Neil Webb's centre was nodded in at the near post. And this goal - the winner - came as a result of Mick Kennedy's corner at the latest possible stage. Cue an almighty euphoric roar from the Fratton faithful, in response to a bizarre Pompey moment that would go down in folklore. For more exclusive content, check out Pompey Player here: http://www.player.portsmouthfc.co.uk/latest-news
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