Ten fantastic net-busting strikes have been shortlisted for the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy goal of the round competition, with football fans around the country now having the chance to have their say on the eventual winner via a public vote.
Players from eight clubs – Accrington Stanley, Portsmouth, Yeovil Town, Southend United, AFC Wimbledon, Barnsley, Peterborough United and Leyton Orient – are represented.
With almost 40 goals scored in first round week, even making the shortlist proved an achievement.
And now supporters are left with the difficult task of selecting the winner from the goals nominated.
The successful player will receive the Ultimate Finish trophy and a place in the Ultimate Finish of the Season competition, while all fans who vote for the winning strike will be entered into a special prize draw with one lucky winner receiving an iPod Shuffle.
The complete list of nominations is:
GOAL 1
MARCUS CARVER
ACCRINGTON STANLEY v Carlisle United
GOAL 2
JED WALLACE
Yeovil Town v PORTSMOUTH
GOAL 3
CRAIG WESTCARR
Yeovil Town v PORTSMOUTH
GOAL 4
NATHAN RALPH
YEOVIL TOWN v Portsmouth
GOAL 5
JACK PAYNE
AFC Wimbledon v SOUTHEND UNITED
GOAL 6
ADAM BARRETT
AFC WIMBLEDON v Southend United
GOAL 7
KANE HEMMINGS
BARNSLEY v York City
GOAL 8
MARCUS MADDISON
PETERBOROUGH UNITED v Leyton Orient
GOAL 9
CHRIS DAGNALL
Peterborough United v LEYTON ORIENT
GOAL 10
BRADLEY PRITCHARD
Peterborough United v LEYTON ORIENT
To vote for your favourite goal, please click here.
Closing date for votes is October 1, 2014.
Ben Wilde, brand and sponsorship manager for Johnstone’s Paint, said: “We are now into our ninth season of bringing colour to the beautiful game through our sponsorship of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy.
“In that time, we have witnessed some absolutely brilliant goals and I’m sure 2014-15 won’t be any different.
“The 10 goals shortlisted here are of an excellent quality, and it will be very tricky for supporters to make a final decision on the winner.“It’s a great start to the season and we look forward to seeing some more fantastic goals in future rounds.”
