Gregg Wylde's delivery from a free-kick nearly caught out Forster, the Celtic keeper retreating to palm the ball over.

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Philip Jordan charged upfield right through the heart of the Monaghan defence and he was able to palm the ball into the net after playing a clever one-two with Gerard Cavlan.

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The cannon was amazingly powerful and could easily lob a ball over the palm tree that can be seen in the photo which is a range of about 800 feet (filling the barrel with water was also entertaining as it generated an instant cloud).

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Then, on a smooth. flour-free surface, roll the ball under the palm of your hand until the dough is smooth and firm -- about 1 minute.

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Thomas jinked into the box and Kingson could only palm the Albion winger's centre into the path of Morrison who nudged the ball home from close range.

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This time, Robinson could only palm a low Ray Parlour effort onto the inside of a post and the ball bounced back invitingly for Henry to head into the empty net.

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The Welshman struck the ball with venom which Boro keeper Mark Schwarzer only manged to palm away.

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