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SkStu
20/08/2011, 5:03 PM
its on TV here. Was a lovely, lovely finish and a great opportunist move to rob Alex and get the chance in the first place. His attempted assist for Tchoi was really really bad though. I thought he should have taken the shot himself anyway.
BonnieShels
20/08/2011, 5:18 PM
Too think I took long out and replaced him with drogba.
paul_oshea
20/08/2011, 5:35 PM
More fool you.

But we could have said that about you before that mistake :P
BonnieShels
20/08/2011, 5:48 PM
I panicked on Thursday and slept in today. Ah well Paul. I'll survive.
freewheel30
20/08/2011, 6:43 PM
Goal is here anyway.

http://www.goal4replay.net/VideoWatchF.asp?ID=57306&Ln=En

So I guess it'll be Keane and Long up front in the Slovakia game especially with Doyle not being quite at full sharpness yet.
Noelys Guitar
20/08/2011, 7:18 PM
It was like Michael Owen at his peak. Great work first to win the ball, speed past Alex and wait until the keeper went to ground before slotting the ball into the net. World class finishing. How much is Long worth now?
IsMiseSean
20/08/2011, 8:09 PM
It was like Michael Owen at his peak. Great work first to win the ball, speed past Alex and wait until the keeper went to ground before slotting the ball into the net. World class finishing. How much is Long worth now?

Another 9 and he should be worth £35million based on Andy Carroll...
Charlie Darwin
21/08/2011, 1:08 AM
its on TV here. Was a lovely, lovely finish and a great opportunist move to rob Alex and get the chance in the first place. His attempted assist for Tchoi was really really bad though. I thought he should have taken the shot himself anyway.
I thought he could have taken another step in but the shot was always going to be very narrow. He's adapted to the Premier League seamlessly though and I think with a few weeks' more under his belt he'd have put nailed the cross. Pity.
Morbo
21/08/2011, 12:37 PM
Very impressive goal by Long, all of his own making too, showed great opportunism to steal the ball and then showed good strength in muscling Alex who is no lightweight off the ball. Was kind of expecting him to miss after doing all the hard work but he showed great composure to finish it off. On current form I think I'd have him Irish team ahead of Doyle at the moment.
theworm2345
25/08/2011, 11:01 PM
The system as it works now is just a joke, I don't think anyone here would argue with that. Our Champions League entrant routinely gets trounced by mediocre opposition in the early qualifying stages and the league is getting further and further away from being competitive in Europe every year. I watched Shamrock Rovers this year and they simply ran out of steam after about twenty or twenty five minutes, it was embarrassing to watch. The reason I say that it would be better to have one big club is that at least they'd have a shot at hanging on to the best domestic players, ie. Celtic or Rangers up in Scotland.
The embarrassments continue. If only the LoI clubs were like the Scottish clubs they would have progressed tonight.
Colbert Report
25/08/2011, 11:11 PM
The embarrassments continue. If only the LoI clubs were like the Scottish clubs they would have progressed tonight.

You're totally missing my point. Celtic and Rangers buy up all the best young Scottish players every year. Shamrock Rovers don't, and getting to the group stages of the Europa League, while a tremendous achievement, will not change that fact.
Diarmo
26/08/2011, 1:35 AM
You're totally missing my point. Celtic and Rangers buy up all the best young Scottish players every year. Shamrock Rovers don't, and getting to the group stages of the Europa League, while a tremendous achievement, will not change that fact.

Go on. Keep digging. You've been at it for pages now.
elroy
26/08/2011, 8:57 AM
Like it was such a shame how Shamrock Rovers ran out of steam in the last 20 or 25 minutes last night, it was embarrassing. And as for extra time, well they were practically walking werent they, it was shocking. :)
christo
31/08/2011, 9:33 PM
You're totally missing my point. Celtic and Rangers buy up all the best young Scottish players every year. Shamrock Rovers don't, and getting to the group stages of the Europa League, while a tremendous achievement, will not change that fact.

Probably because the best Scottish players aren't good enough to play in any other league...
BonnieShels
31/08/2011, 9:35 PM
Probably because the best Scottish players aren't good enough to play in any other league...

Zing!!!!!
paul_oshea
31/08/2011, 9:38 PM
Go on. Keep digging. You've been at it for pages now.

Years, not pages.
theworm2345
11/09/2011, 3:47 PM
I see he managed 88 minutes today...
Fergie's Son
11/09/2011, 8:19 PM
How did he play? Had the kids so couldn't get away to watch. Flying home for the All-Ireland so I need to stay in her good graces :)
TiocfaidhArmani
12/09/2011, 10:21 AM
Probably because the best Scottish players aren't good enough to play in any other league...


Zing!!!!!

There are loads of Scottish players who play in England. Absolutely loads. The Scottish squad has always been full of players from the Scottish league. How many LOI players play for the national team or have done in the last 30 years in a competitive game?

LOI fans making jibes like this against the Scots like this should have a look at their own product before slagging anyone elses, we're not in a position to mock. Don't worry I'm here to put you back in your place. I have an affinity for the Scots, they support their own league despite sharing the same land mass as England, we should try and learn from them, not mock them.
elroy
12/09/2011, 1:51 PM
they support their own league despite sharing the same land mass as England, we should try and learn from them, not mock them.

I agree with everything you say, but isnt your last line a bit hypocritcal, considering you are such a big Celtic fan
TiocfaidhArmani
12/09/2011, 2:10 PM
No, I've been to Shels game since I was six years old, I don't get it. I'm against people ignoring their own league. People can support who they wish, but support you own clubs as well. A lot of Scots have an affinity or whatever for some English clubs but their own always come first, no matter how crap they may be.
paul_oshea
17/09/2011, 3:23 PM
Getting a bit worried about shane.wasn't as hyped as some about how quickly he would adapt.i hope it wasn't a flash in the pan
the bear
18/09/2011, 10:33 AM
looked like he had a few chances on match of the day last night. on another day ....
geysir
18/09/2011, 11:40 AM
Stapleton at the age off 55 would have buried the first chance Long had.
tetsujin1979
01/10/2011, 2:17 PM
Scored the second for West Brom, 2-0 up after ten minutes against Sunderland
dr_peepee
17/10/2011, 11:08 AM
How'd he get on yesterday? There's a statement in the F365 Winners and Loosers Section fromt he Weekend that he's "Leading the way for the Newcomer of the Season"
Sullivinho
17/10/2011, 12:12 PM
How'd he get on yesterday? There's a statement in the F365 Winners and Loosers Section fromt he Weekend that he's "Leading the way for the Newcomer of the Season"

I watched the game and he was very impressive. Won every ball, bullied their defenders, very canny layoffs etc. Shows unreal pace at times too.

Interviewer and interviewee (his manager) were both impressed:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RefQ818NXOI&feature=player_detailpage#t=27 s
Wolfie
17/10/2011, 12:23 PM
How'd he get on yesterday? There's a statement in the F365 Winners and Loosers Section fromt he Weekend that he's "Leading the way for the Newcomer of the Season"

He was Man of the Match - played brilliantly. Got rave reviews on MOTD 2.
Olé Olé
17/10/2011, 1:43 PM
Great to hear the rave reviews about Shane Long. The interviewer stating that Long was a snip at £4.5m and it was one of the best front-running displays by any player in the PL this season is heartwarming! Hodgson saying it was Long's first season in the premiership is somewhat inaccurate though.
In fairness to Long he's learned the hard way in the championship, every time I see him play he's very aggressive in the way he attacks the ball. It's clear he's used to the more combative defenders in the championship and that's translated into the premiership very well. 3 premier league goals but one against Chelsea and one against Man United is testament to his ability to cause problems. Surely the bigger clubs are taking note in the same way they did about Doyle at that age?
paul_oshea
17/10/2011, 7:09 PM
Roy has that problem like many londoners of pwonouncing his "r's" correctly...>:D
DannyInvincible
17/10/2011, 8:03 PM
Roy has that problem like many londoners of pwonouncing his "r's" correctly...>:D

They don't call him Woy for nothing.
elroy
22/10/2011, 2:17 PM
Just took a couple of nasty challenges from Hutton, receiving treatment. Hope nothing serious, Shay has been over to check all is OK.
tetsujin1979
22/10/2011, 2:24 PM
been taken off as a precautionary measure by Hodgson, Tchoyi on and Cox remains on the bench
amaccann
22/10/2011, 2:32 PM
What's the story, has he damaged anything? I saw on BBC Long (Tchoyi 19) and almost immediately thought "Oh sh1t, he's injured isn't he"
dr_peepee
22/10/2011, 2:52 PM
A couple Crunching tackles from Hutton apparently... Doesn't day anything more on Sky app... Sounds like he was done.
osarusan
22/10/2011, 3:00 PM
Hutton had a petulant kick at him earlier after Long had barged him off the ball but a free-kick hadn't been given. That wasn't how he got injured though.

Hutton launched himself off the ground. Looked like got the ball first, it bounced off Long and out for a throw. Hutton's follow-through made Long do a near somersault. He tried to run it off for about 5 minutes but had to go off.

Some woeful decisions so far - Chris Herd sent off for a stamp, when he was just disentangling his leg from Olsson's body after Olsson had fallen when trying to get to a cross. Not even Olsson was looking for anything.
Maroon 7
22/10/2011, 6:49 PM
Hodgson fears Long has serious knee injury. Awaiting results of scan.
tommy_c12000
22/10/2011, 7:21 PM
http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/photo?slug=b4247a2c10ca9827cb165abe8ad73ad2-getty-506705541
Predator
22/10/2011, 7:24 PM
Flying in eyes closed, good lord.
tricky_colour
22/10/2011, 7:45 PM
Hope he is going to be OK.
BBC report here.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15415631.stm


"If ever I've seen a challenge that merited a red card, it was Hutton on Long," added the Baggies boss. "It is a scan job but Long is lucky because he could have had two broken legs.

"Maybe the scan will show it wasn't as bad as all that. We don't think it is a cruciate knee ligament injury, which is good.

"But there are a lot of other ligaments in knees which can keep you out for a long time. It is a relatively serious injury."

It always seems that good news for Ireland is so rapidly followed by bad new. Hoping that is not the case this time!! Will have to wait and see.

If he is OK maybe we could switch to 4-2(wingers)-4.
tricky_colour
22/10/2011, 9:54 PM
Just seen the tackle, an absolute disgrace, basically assault.
However Long didn't look too bad walking away afterwards which is a good sign.
ArdeeBhoy
22/10/2011, 10:08 PM
What else would you expect from that thug....
Stuttgart88
22/10/2011, 10:17 PM
Just saw it. Barbaric. No duty of care shown by Hutton to his opponent whatsoever. Linkeker and Hansen were laughing about it on MoTD. This isn't the first time Hansen has defended barbarity. He defended a reckless 2 footed lunge by Essien last year. Essien won the ball, but if he hadn't his opponent was out for a year. Get Hansen off the screens. Dinosaur. That's another part of the EPL I loathe, the acceptance of lack of due care shown to players' safety. They tolerate all kinds of savagery. They think it's all about whether the ball is won or not. They have no broad understanding of the game whatsoever. They wouldn't know a skillful tackle from a version of assault in a hundred years.
kev mcq
22/10/2011, 10:29 PM
Just saw it. Barbaric. No duty of care shown by Hutton to his opponent whatsoever. Linkeker and Hansen were laughing about it on MoTD. This isn't the first time Hansen has defended barbarity. He defended a reckless 2 footed lunge by Essien last year. Essien won the ball, but if he hadn't his opponent was out for a year. Get Hansen off the screens. Dinosaur. That's another part of the EPL I loathe, the acceptance of lack of due care shown to players' safety. They tolerate all kinds of savagery. They think it's all about whether the ball is won or not. They have no broad understanding of the game whatsoever. They wouldn't know a skillful tackle from a version of assault in a hundred years.

On the hyperbole pills tonight are we?
paul_oshea
22/10/2011, 10:31 PM
I think we need to be clear on the difference between a lunge and a robust challenge, dunnes tackle in moscow was a robust challenge, very firm but put his hold body in. It wasn't a lunge in the air with two feet and fingers crossed to get the ball, it was well timed and precise.

Huttons was something out of Monday Night Raw off the ropes, except the chest was Longs lower body. He luckily got the ball first. Had he not Long more than likely would have been in serious trouble especially if either of his feet stuck in the turf.
Stuttgart88
22/10/2011, 10:42 PM
On the hyperbole pills tonight are we?No, not at all. Did you see Essien's tackle last year? Did you see MoTD tonight ? The studio reaction was a disgrace. I stand by every remark that you have highlighted in bold. My own football career ended with a dislocated ankle and badly torn ligaments from a fecking stupid and unnecessary late tackle. So late I had already seen my clearance from my own six yard line go into touch when the contact was made with my standing foot.

Interesting that you decided not to highlight the words "duty of care". That's what the courts use to decide whether injury on a sports field is worthy of assualt claims or not. Tell me how much duty of care Hutton showed? Ask any pro in any sport, soccer or rugby or whatever. Strong, robust tackles are fine, even if not successful. Tackles that show no duty of care are not. Hutton's was in that category and don't tell me otherwise.
Drumcondra 69er
23/10/2011, 12:21 AM
Awful awful tackle, both feet off the ground and flying in at pace, how Dowd didn't give it was a foul is beyond me but he's beyond imcompetent as a ref so shouldn't really be surprised.....
SwanVsDalton
23/10/2011, 8:21 AM
Twas a straight red every time, though in fairness to the MOTD guys it appeared they agreed as much even if they were a bit flippant about it. Long didn't look too uncomfortable coming off so fingers crossed.
Fixer82
23/10/2011, 11:57 AM
Dreadful tackle. Shame he had to come off cos he was gunning to get one back over on Hutton and I would have liked to see that
kev mcq
23/10/2011, 1:37 PM
No, not at all. Did you see Essien's tackle last year? Did you see MoTD tonight ? The studio reaction was a disgrace. I stand by every remark that you have highlighted in bold. My own football career ended with a dislocated ankle and badly torn ligaments from a fecking stupid and unnecessary late tackle. So late I had already seen my clearance from my own six yard line go into touch when the contact was made with my standing foot.

Interesting that you decided not to highlight the words "duty of care". That's what the courts use to decide whether injury on a sports field is worthy of assualt claims or not. Tell me how much duty of care Hutton showed? Ask any pro in any sport, soccer or rugby or whatever. Strong, robust tackles are fine, even if not successful. Tackles that show no duty of care are not. Hutton's was in that category and don't tell me otherwise.

Yes I did see it. Hansen said 20 years ago that tackle would probably get you a new contract and he's probably not far wrong TBH. Lawrenson then said he should have been sent off. I think it was probably a red, but not quite as bad as everyone made out really.

Sorry to hear about your own injury.