Saves - plural. How he got his fingers to that ball for the second one I have no clue, especially considering he was on the floor and that it was from Lorimer, who was usually so deadly.
I'd rate it better than Banks save, simply because it was an incredible DOUBLE save, whereas Banks save was a single save (taking absolutely nothing away from an amazing save by Banks)
What a legendary double save that is still incredible to this day. Being a Leeds fan born in 1991 & my dad who was 14 when this cup final happened always mentioned this game when I was younger and said he sobbed his heart out when Leeds lost.
@@shinysidesmusic6634That was the best save I've ever seen. How he managed that second save from a Peter Lorimer is still unbelievable. It was great to see Bob Stokoe at the final whistle, running straight over to Jim. Also beating the mighty Leeds. FA cup history. Jim Montgomery is a legend.
@@kevanbrown7620 I don't think I have seen a better save myself. Especially in such a massive game. Underdogs too. Division 1 vs division 2. I have watched it countless times. Still gives me goosebumps. Stay well and happy sir.
@Lord_Hillcrest ..Alan Ball didn't play in the 1973 Cup final. It was Trevor Cherry's header and Peter Lorimers shot. This is from a Sunderland fan I watched it on the TV when I was 15
Geoff Poole I have never seen a better goalkeeper, Schmeichel as good as but look at the team he had in front of him. Monty pulled off these type of saves week in week out but cameras were not at every game in those days. Bob Stokoe said it was England's loss as much as Monty's that he never gained a full international cap. Monty was named in the England team 1969 to play against France but Banks (solid keeper with fantastic positional sense) passed a late fitness test and so he played. It was only a friendly and could have let Monty play. Apparently Monty was a huge threat to Banksy as England keeper. Also playing in the north east did not help as Ramsey never came up here
A problem with being a goalkeeper is the specialist nature of the role. Outfield players can and do adapt slightly in terms of their playing positions but this doesn't happen with goalies. If there is an established keeper in an international side then it can often become difficult for other keepers to get a game. It's a pity managers and coaches of national sides don't give up and coming players a chance in friendlies, particularly goalkeepers. Every single footballer is one bad tackle away from a career-ending injury, so I think managers need to keep their options open. Banks played for relatively modest teams as well. Was Monty later transferred to Nottingham Forest? The FA Cup Final double-save is something I never tire of watching. A shame that so much good football won't be seen because tv coverage was quite limited in those days.
Geoff Poole Yes Monty played for Birmingham City after us and received player of the season award from their supporters. He saved a penalty on his debut for them. He regularly saved penalties. He was then signed by Brian Clough as backup to Peter Shilton when Monty was 36 for Nottingham Forest. Brian at the time said he had the best goalkeeper in the world and the best reserve goalkeeper in the world. Monty in his prime was the better of the two. Much more agile, quicker reflexes and could fly up into the top corners of the goal. Shilts always looked over weight and I believe he only ever saved one penalty in his career. Monty on the other hand was only a teenager when he became first choice and saved all 8 of the first 8 penalties he faced. I finally met Monty in May 2014 and had my photo taken with him
Geoff Poole Yes Monty played for Birmingham City after leaving us and received player of the season award from their supporters. He saved a penalty on his debut for them. He was then signed by Brian Clough for Nottingham Forest as back up to Peter Shilton. Brian at the time said he had the best goalkeeper in the world and the best reserve goalkeeper in the world. Monty in his prime was the better. He had amazing agility, lightning reflexes and regularly saved penalties. Shilts always looked overweight and I believe he only saved one penalty in his whole career whereas Monty who came into the Sunderland team as only a teenager saved all 8 penalties he faced. I finally met Monty in May 2014 and had my photo taken with him
subtle difference IMO that makes Banks save better, he is airborne and flicks the ball up and over with no leverage, Montgomery uses his grounded body as a wall and the balls hits his arms and then with it's own force goes up - Banks creates the force so in a way reverses physics...
Majesticgamer05 My No.1 hero. How I wish they televised all the games in those days. The amazing saves he pulled off. Certain goals. I often used to watch the opposing striker shake his head in disbelief. Some used to ruffle Monty's hair in tribute to him. My other heroes are Bruce Lee, Elvis, George Best, Mohammed Ali. As you can see everyone of those are at the top of the tree in their profession, so Monty is in good company. I had my photo taken with him (Monty) last year. I have 3 scrap books on him from being a kid. Him and Bruce Lee were splattered all over my bedroom wall. I wish I could get the MOTD video of the cup final when they were all interviewed. I remember the interviewer mentioning him and not playing for England. I always said Monty was as good a goalkeeper as George Best was a footballer. I told Monty that too. If you took the best bits of Banks, Jennings, Shilton and Clemence and put them in a mixing pot you would come up with Monty. Apparently he never played for England only due to his goal kicks which used to screw off the pitch. Insider information, who I will never disclose. He eventually sorted that out with Hepple's help. Even Charlie Hurley said Monty was the best shot stopper in the country even when he was very young. King of the Keepers!!!
Imagine a keeper getting up after that and saying "He didnt mean it". Nowadays its stay down, roll around, bringthe paramedics on and then when card is produced get up and carry on. Game is riddled with fraudsters and poor gamesmanship nowadays.
first dave from header was an easy enough save ; he made a meal of it and pushed it back into play ; hence the brilliant reaction save = a good keeper could of a/held it b/ pushed it out for a corner
Incredible save. I wud just marginaly put banks save ahead of it as pele produced a textbook downward header that banks had no right whatsoever to get anywhere near. Hey ho, its all about opinions, bug kudos to jim, brilliant save.
we beat leeds without 100's of millions of pounds as well, strange that Southampton 1976 and WHU 1980 and Ipswich also won the cup as 2nd div teams, has it been done since ?
Best save i've ever seen, fantastic.
The greatest ever save. Better than Banks’ save from Pele in 1970.
Absolutely, if that ball had gone in the net Leeds would in all probably have gone on to win.
BIG Leeds fan here. Bobby Charlton says arguably the greatest save. I will back that.....the best save ever...anywhere.
Best save I've ever seen.
Saves - plural.
How he got his fingers to that ball for the second one I have no clue, especially considering he was on the floor and that it was from Lorimer, who was usually so deadly.
this save is rated along side Banks save against Brazil in 1970. both amazing
Above Banks' IMO
I'd rate it better than Banks save, simply because it was an incredible DOUBLE save, whereas Banks save was a single save (taking absolutely nothing away from an amazing save by Banks)
What a legendary double save that is still incredible to this day.
Being a Leeds fan born in 1991 & my dad who was 14 when this cup final happened always mentioned this game when I was younger and said he sobbed his heart out when Leeds lost.
I worked at Leeds United in those day's and Jim Montgomery was the best goalie in the world IMO.
Never tire of watching that save incredible
Well done Jimmy. From a Newcastle fan
What do you mean sadly missed? He is still alive LOL
@@shinysidesmusic6634Yeah, Someone else pointed that out to me. Sorry I thought he had passed on. I will edit my post.
@@kevanbrown7620 No worries sir. Nice to hear a positive comment about Sunderland from a Newcastle fan. Love football
@@shinysidesmusic6634That was the best save I've ever seen. How he managed that second save from a Peter Lorimer is still unbelievable. It was great to see Bob Stokoe at the final whistle, running straight over to Jim. Also beating the mighty Leeds. FA cup history. Jim Montgomery is a legend.
@@kevanbrown7620 I don't think I have seen a better save myself. Especially in such a massive game. Underdogs too. Division 1 vs division 2. I have watched it countless times. Still gives me goosebumps. Stay well and happy sir.
Given the importance of the game these are the greatest saves in English football history
I might be biased but it’s the greatest save of all time 👍 lol
No you're not biased.... Its up there amongst the best saves ever...
I'm a Toon fan and you're totally right. Best save ever, by the brilliant and sadly missed Jim Montgomery.
@@kevanbrown7620 montys still alive mate. Working as an ambassador for the club.
@@venustus129Yeah, oh great, I thought he had passed on for some reason, I've got him mixed up with someone else. So glad he's still around. A legend.
Brilliant. Great memories. Thanks Jim
Bobby was one of the very few who backed Sunderland to win.
Jimmy also made a brilliant reflex save in the Semifinals.
Bobby being a childhood Sunderland fan may have helped there!
From Alan Balls deflected shot if i remember .
I remember Derek Dougan predicting a Sunderland win, he also had a red and a white carnation in pinned on his jacket.
@Lord_Hillcrest ..Alan Ball
didn't play in the 1973 Cup final. It was Trevor Cherry's header and Peter Lorimers shot. This is from a Sunderland fan I watched it on the TV when I was 15
Ball played for Blackpool, Everton, Arsenal and Southampton
where ever jimmy montgomery platyed he'd have always been a legend. we at sunderland were lucky to have him.
What a save
It was a very good cup final. In the 1970s there were none that weren't. Try to replicate this, I've never seen one since... Brilliant.😂
I’m a Sunderland fan,born in peterlee but moved to Leicestershire for work (dad) in 1979,I was in the womb when this happened and born in the October
I watched this at the time, right up there with the Gordon Banks save from Pele in 1970.
Bobby Charlton says Jim Montgomery double save is arguably the greatest
Can anyone put forward a better save? I think Bobby Charlton is right.
Geoff Poole
I have never seen a better goalkeeper, Schmeichel as good as but look at the team he had in front of him. Monty pulled off these type of saves week in week out but cameras were not at every game in those days. Bob Stokoe said it was England's loss as much as Monty's that he never gained a full international cap. Monty was named in the England team 1969 to play against France but Banks (solid keeper with fantastic positional sense) passed a late fitness test and so he played. It was only a friendly and could have let Monty play. Apparently Monty was a huge threat to Banksy as England keeper. Also playing in the north east did not help as Ramsey never came up here
A problem with being a goalkeeper is the specialist nature of the role. Outfield players can and do adapt slightly in terms of their playing positions but this doesn't happen with goalies. If there is an established keeper in an international side then it can often become difficult for other keepers to get a game. It's a pity managers and coaches of national sides don't give up and coming players a chance in friendlies, particularly goalkeepers. Every single footballer is one bad tackle away from a career-ending injury, so I think managers need to keep their options open. Banks played for relatively modest teams as well. Was Monty later transferred to Nottingham Forest? The FA Cup Final double-save is something I never tire of watching. A shame that so much good football won't be seen because tv coverage was quite limited in those days.
Geoff Poole Yes Monty played for Birmingham City after us and received player of the season award from their supporters. He saved a penalty on his debut for them. He regularly saved penalties. He was then signed by Brian Clough as backup to Peter Shilton when Monty was 36 for Nottingham Forest. Brian at the time said he had the best goalkeeper in the world and the best reserve goalkeeper in the world. Monty in his prime was the better of the two. Much more agile, quicker reflexes and could fly up into the top corners of the goal. Shilts always looked over weight and I believe he only ever saved one penalty in his career. Monty on the other hand was only a teenager when he became first choice and saved all 8 of the first 8 penalties he faced. I finally met Monty in May 2014 and had my photo taken with him
Geoff Poole Yes Monty played for Birmingham City after leaving us and received player of the season award from their supporters. He saved a penalty on his debut for them. He was then signed by Brian Clough for Nottingham Forest as back up to Peter Shilton. Brian at the time said he had the best goalkeeper in the world and the best reserve goalkeeper in the world. Monty in his prime was the better. He had amazing agility, lightning reflexes and regularly saved penalties. Shilts always looked overweight and I believe he only saved one penalty in his whole career whereas Monty who came into the Sunderland team as only a teenager saved all 8 penalties he faced. I finally met Monty in May 2014 and had my photo taken with him
as a mackem we called our puppy monty
subtle difference IMO that makes Banks save better, he is airborne and flicks the ball up and over with no leverage, Montgomery uses his grounded body as a wall and the balls hits his arms and then with it's own force goes up - Banks creates the force so in a way reverses physics...
Montgomery ws fanstatic . He did same at an arsenal game.
He was incredible to watch. Saves like this were the norm to him. Superb at penalties too. Saved all first 8 he faced and saved 6 out of 9 in 1973
Un gran guardameta, los reflejos que tenia.
That he was. Jimmy Montgomery SAFC legend 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
I'm related to him
Majesticgamer05 My No.1 hero. How I wish they televised all the games in those days. The amazing saves he pulled off. Certain goals. I often used to watch the opposing striker shake his head in disbelief. Some used to ruffle Monty's hair in tribute to him. My other heroes are Bruce Lee, Elvis, George Best, Mohammed Ali. As you can see everyone of those are at the top of the tree in their profession, so Monty is in good company. I had my photo taken with him (Monty) last year. I have 3 scrap books on him from being a kid. Him and Bruce Lee were splattered all over my bedroom wall. I wish I could get the MOTD video of the cup final when they were all interviewed. I remember the interviewer mentioning him and not playing for England. I always said Monty was as good a goalkeeper as George Best was a footballer. I told Monty that too. If you took the best bits of Banks, Jennings, Shilton and Clemence and put them in a mixing pot you would come up with Monty. Apparently he never played for England only due to his goal kicks which used to screw off the pitch. Insider information, who I will never disclose. He eventually sorted that out with Hepple's help. Even Charlie Hurley said Monty was the best shot stopper in the country even when he was very young. King of the Keepers!!!
T-wrecker no chance
Class
Where is the full match
Imagine a keeper getting up after that and saying "He didnt mean it". Nowadays its stay down, roll around, bringthe paramedics on and then when card is produced get up and carry on. Game is riddled with fraudsters and poor gamesmanship nowadays.
first dave from header was an easy enough save ; he made a meal of it and pushed it back into play ; hence the brilliant reaction save = a good keeper could of a/held it b/ pushed it out for a corner
Mag
Jimmy wearing crap goalkeepers gloves and playing on a greasy pitch, never played in goal have you 😂
Sunderland were sooo lucky
Incredible save. I wud just marginaly put banks save ahead of it as pele produced a textbook downward header that banks had no right whatsoever to get anywhere near. Hey ho, its all about opinions, bug kudos to jim, brilliant save.
we beat leeds without 100's of millions of pounds as well, strange that Southampton 1976 and WHU 1980 and Ipswich also won the cup as 2nd div teams, has it been done since ?
Ipswich wasn't a 2nd div team when they won the f a cup in 78....sorry...
I'm his or he's my second cousin
T-wrecker bs absolute BS.
Montgomery has lived off the back of that save all his life Other than that he was an average goalie