A Norwich City legendknown for arguably the most famous goal in the club's history has revealed he is recovering from a "frightening" car crash.
Jeremy Goss, whosespectacular1993 volley against Bayern Munich in theUefa Cup is part of Canaries folklore, feels"lucky to be alive" after thecrash on the outskirts of the city.
The58-year-old former City and Wales midfielderwas travelling along the NDR towards Sprowston, between the Norwich Aviation Museum and theroundabout near the airport,after appearing at a Saxon Air event.
He said: "I was in the left-hand lane, glanced in my rearview mirror and saw this blue car heading straight towards me - going well over the speed limit.
Norwich legends Darren Huckerby, Grant Holt, Jeremy Goss, Wes Hoolahan and Bryan Gunn in front of a giant photo of themselves on the South Stand at Carrow Road (Image: Paul Chesterton, Focus Images)
"I spontaneously gripped the steering wheel as tight as I could - so much that I later found out I cracked a bone on my wedding ring finger - and dropped my chin into my chest expecting the worst.
"The car collided into the back of me like an explosion - the sound was frightening.
"From then I didn't know what direction I was going in but I know the airbags went off and I was hit a second time before I eventually came to a standstill about 100 metres later.
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"I ended up on the left-hand side of the carriageway, up on the grass verge, not knowing where I was.
"I was worried the car could either be on fire, or catch fire, so I quickly opened my door and knew instantly I was in pain but was desperate to get out.
"I collapsed on the grass verge in a position which was as pain-free as possible - my initial worry was that I had broken my back.
"Before I knew it a fire engine appeared and an ambulance followed by the police.
"I feel lucky to be alive honestly."
Jeremy Goss scoring against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Cup on October 19 1993 (Image: Archant)
The crash happened at around 3pm on Wednesday, January 31.
Mr Goss was treated by paramedics at the scene before being taken to the N&N Hospital where he underwent x-rays and tests - to get the all-clear - for roughly 10 hours.
The City legend -who worked as a fundraiser for the Norfolk and Norwich Association of the Blind after his playing days -is now on the road to recovery and able to walk on his own, but says heneedspainkillers to combat the pain.
"It's taken me a while to recover," he added.
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"I couldn't get out of bed for the first week and had my wife and sons help me.
"However I'm delighted to be walking around again and things are moving in the right direction.
"There's been damage done to my ribs, kidneys, lower back and hip but things could've been so much worse."
Jeremy Goss, Ian Crook, John Polston, Bryan Gunn, Chris Sutton, Scott Howie and Mark Bowen with a fan at the Bayern Munich revisited event at Carrow Road on February 16 (Image: @MrGunny1963)
Despite the crash, MrGoss joinedformer team-mates including Bryan Gunn, Chris Sutton, Ian Crookand Mark Bowenat Carrow Road on Friday night to rewatch their famous Uefa Cup victory over Bayern Munich with Canaries fans.
He said: "I didn't want to miss out on seeing my team-mates and was relieved I could get myself there.
"It has given me a huge boost to see them and it was a very special night - it meant the world to me.
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"I was nearly just another statistic - it's been agony but I'm relieved to be up and about again."
Norfolk Police was approached for comment.
The incident happened between the Norwich Aviation Museum and the Horsham St Faith roundabout, along the NDR (Image: Google Maps)
The legend of 'Gossy'
After growing up in Kent, Cyprus-born Goss won the FA Youth Cup with Norwich in 1983 and went on to make188 seniorappearances between 1984 and 1996.
He scored 14 goals - including some spectacular efforts when the club were in the top flight.
However, he is best known inside and outside of Norfolk for his volley during a 2-1 win at Bayern Munich in the UefaCup inOctober 1993.
Jeremy Goss with manager, Mike Walker, after the game with Bayern Munich (Image: PA Media)
In 1996, Goss was released by the club and joined Scottish side Hearts, however injuries marred his time there and he finished his career with King's Lynn.
He returned to a Carrow Road role in May 2019 as a club ambassador.
