Dalian Atkinson's Wonder 'Goal Of The Season' From 1992 Is Being Shared On Social Media
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Dalian Atkinson’s thrilling goal of the season from more than 20 years ago is being shared by fans on social media in the aftermath of his death.
Tributes have poured in to the former Aston Villa striker, who died in the early hours of Monday morning after being tasered by police.
Many have hailed the incredible goal from the first year of the Premier League in 1992, when the breakaway division formed from the old Football League First Division. It won the Match of the Day ‘Goal of the Season’ competition that year.
Playing for Villa against Wimbledon, Atkinson dribbled past opponents before successfully attempting an audacious chip over goalkeeper Hans Segers.
Shocked to hear the news Dalian Atkinson has died. Always remember his classic goal v Wimbledon for #avfc#rip
— Kevin Kilbane (@kdkilbane77) August 15, 2016
Thanks for the memories! Rest in peace Dalian Atkinson! Holte Ender in the sky. #RIPDalianhttps://t.co/bt5ozRQxpk
— Philip Henry Roberts (@iamVilla) August 15, 2016
RIP Dalian Atkinson scorer of the 1st ever Premier League goal of the season. pic.twitter.com/c53S8aNod8
— Transfer Hub (@RealTransferHub) August 15, 2016
Officers were called to a home in Telford amid concerns “for the safety of an individual”.
Police tasered the 48-year-old man, who neighbours describe as “stumbling” in the street.
He was given medical treatment but died about 90 minutes later in hospital.
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This article originally appeared on HuffPost UK and has been updated.