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Bazf · 05-01-2005, 18:03

Found this on Football365.........

The record books will say Roy Carroll kept a clean sheet at Old Trafford - but the Ulsterman will never be allowed to forget the howler that should have given Tottenham victory. And he's certainly not the first...
The keeper is in good company because even the very best in United's recent history have made major errors.
January 4, 2005 - Roy Carroll v Tottenham (Premiership)
After rushing from his area to make a clearance, Carroll was forced to scamper back as Spurs' Pedro Mendes launched a 55-yard effort at the United goal. Carroll got back but then failed to hold onto the ball, dropping it at least a yard over his own line. The quick-thinking Ulsterman scooped the ball out and neither referee Mark Clattenburg nor assistant Robert Lewis was able to confirm the goal and play was waved on.
November 23, 2004 - Roy Carroll v Lyon (Champions League)
United were leading 1-0 when Mahamadou Diarra picked up Juninho's short pass 35 yards out. The Mali international tried his luck anyway but, though his shot was powerful, Carroll appeared to have it covered. Inexplicably, the keeper let the ball slip through his grasp and bounce into the net.

September 15, 2004 - Tim Howard v Lyon (Champions League)
On the back foot as Lyon take the early initiative, United were still level when Brazilian midfielder Juninho lined up a long-range free-kick. Howard watched it fly through a crowd of bodies but couldn't cling onto the ball, dropping it at the feet of Cris, who swiftly put the hosts in front.

March 9, 2004 - Tim Howard v Porto (Champions League)
In fairness, not the worst mistake ever but the consequences of it were fairly severe. Leading on away goals in the final minute of the second leg, United had to defend a free-kick 20 yards out. Benni McCarthy fired it towards the top corner and while Howard did well to keep it out, he could only claw it straight back into the six-yard box, where Costinha tapped eventual champions Porto into the last eight.

November 25, 2001 - Fabien Barthez v Arsenal (Premier League)
A typically hard-fought Highbury encounter looked to be heading for a draw when Barthez's dismal attempted clearance landed straight at the feet of Thierry Henry, who
duly dispatched the ball past his international team-mate. Within two minutes, Barthez had blundered again, losing possession in a tackle with Henry and seeing the Arsenal tap the ball into an empty net.

October 17, 2001 - Fabien Barthez v Deportivo La Coruna (Champions League)
Barthez and Wes Brown had already got themselves into a tangle to gift Deportivo one goal as United fought out an Old Trafford thriller with their Spanish rivals. The hosts seemed likely to gain a draw though until Barthez slid out of his box to make a tackle, missed the ball completely and allowed Diego Tristan to slot home the easiest of winners.

September 25, 1999 - Massimo Taibi v Southampton (Premier League)
Taibi's stay at Old Trafford was not a happy one and the blunder that gifted Matt le Tissier Southampton's second will be the moment his brief stay is remembered for. Le Tissier had virtually turned away in disgust at a weak 25-yard effort. Yet somehow Taibi let the ball slither under his body and into the net. Amazingly, the Italian retained his place for the following week's trip to Chelsea. United lost 5-0.

February 15, 1998 - Peter Schmeichel v Barnsley (FA Cup)
Just to prove even the best make mistakes, Schmeichel's entry into the hall of shame came against unfancied Barnsley in an FA Cup fifth round tie. The incident appeared innocuous enough as Gary Pallister rolled a back-pass towards the great Dane. But Schmeichel sliced his clearance badly, straight to John Hendrie, who promptly put the visitors in front.

May 12, 1990 - Jim Leighton v Crystal Palace (FA Cup Final)
Sir Alex Ferguson had stood by his fellow Scot despite a succession of mistakes after his move from Aberdeen. But when Leighton was caught badly out of position in the move that led to Ian Wright putting the Eagles 3-2 up in extra time, the United boss decided enough was enough, and axed him from the replay.

05-01-2005, 18:03	#7
Bazf Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,252 Liked: 1 times Rep Power: 57	Re: Goal or What Found this on Football365......... The record books will say Roy Carroll kept a clean sheet at Old Trafford - but the Ulsterman will never be allowed to forget the howler that should have given Tottenham victory. And he's certainly not the first... The keeper is in good company because even the very best in United's recent history have made major errors. January 4, 2005 - Roy Carroll v Tottenham (Premiership) After rushing from his area to make a clearance, Carroll was forced to scamper back as Spurs' Pedro Mendes launched a 55-yard effort at the United goal. Carroll got back but then failed to hold onto the ball, dropping it at least a yard over his own line. The quick-thinking Ulsterman scooped the ball out and neither referee Mark Clattenburg nor assistant Robert Lewis was able to confirm the goal and play was waved on. November 23, 2004 - Roy Carroll v Lyon (Champions League) United were leading 1-0 when Mahamadou Diarra picked up Juninho's short pass 35 yards out. The Mali international tried his luck anyway but, though his shot was powerful, Carroll appeared to have it covered. Inexplicably, the keeper let the ball slip through his grasp and bounce into the net. September 15, 2004 - Tim Howard v Lyon (Champions League) On the back foot as Lyon take the early initiative, United were still level when Brazilian midfielder Juninho lined up a long-range free-kick. Howard watched it fly through a crowd of bodies but couldn't cling onto the ball, dropping it at the feet of Cris, who swiftly put the hosts in front. March 9, 2004 - Tim Howard v Porto (Champions League) In fairness, not the worst mistake ever but the consequences of it were fairly severe. Leading on away goals in the final minute of the second leg, United had to defend a free-kick 20 yards out. Benni McCarthy fired it towards the top corner and while Howard did well to keep it out, he could only claw it straight back into the six-yard box, where Costinha tapped eventual champions Porto into the last eight. November 25, 2001 - Fabien Barthez v Arsenal (Premier League) A typically hard-fought Highbury encounter looked to be heading for a draw when Barthez's dismal attempted clearance landed straight at the feet of Thierry Henry, who duly dispatched the ball past his international team-mate. Within two minutes, Barthez had blundered again, losing possession in a tackle with Henry and seeing the Arsenal tap the ball into an empty net. October 17, 2001 - Fabien Barthez v Deportivo La Coruna (Champions League) Barthez and Wes Brown had already got themselves into a tangle to gift Deportivo one goal as United fought out an Old Trafford thriller with their Spanish rivals. The hosts seemed likely to gain a draw though until Barthez slid out of his box to make a tackle, missed the ball completely and allowed Diego Tristan to slot home the easiest of winners. September 25, 1999 - Massimo Taibi v Southampton (Premier League) Taibi's stay at Old Trafford was not a happy one and the blunder that gifted Matt le Tissier Southampton's second will be the moment his brief stay is remembered for. Le Tissier had virtually turned away in disgust at a weak 25-yard effort. Yet somehow Taibi let the ball slither under his body and into the net. Amazingly, the Italian retained his place for the following week's trip to Chelsea. United lost 5-0. February 15, 1998 - Peter Schmeichel v Barnsley (FA Cup) Just to prove even the best make mistakes, Schmeichel's entry into the hall of shame came against unfancied Barnsley in an FA Cup fifth round tie. The incident appeared innocuous enough as Gary Pallister rolled a back-pass towards the great Dane. But Schmeichel sliced his clearance badly, straight to John Hendrie, who promptly put the visitors in front. May 12, 1990 - Jim Leighton v Crystal Palace (FA Cup Final) Sir Alex Ferguson had stood by his fellow Scot despite a succession of mistakes after his move from Aberdeen. But when Leighton was caught badly out of position in the move that led to Ian Wright putting the Eagles 3-2 up in extra time, the United boss decided enough was enough, and axed him from the replay.