Shane Long

[DeLorean]

Steven Davis, who probably made more of an impact in the opening 15 minutes of the second half than any any of Bournemouth's midfielders did in the entire match, setting it up on a plate for him.

That paranoid Owls fella might think that's a dig at Arter, of course we know better.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Garth Crooks too.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

And he's only gone and scored a cracker as well. ;)


Man of the match to boot.

Schadenfreude works both ways, no?

[DeLorean]

No idea what you're on about.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Oh, just I've been accused of schadenfreude in the past.

That's all.

Thin skin and all that.

[DeLorean]

First goal of the season to give Southampton a 1-0 lead against West Brom.

[Closed Account]

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x56yllb_shane-long-goal-hd-southampton-1-0-west-bromwich-albion-31-12-2016-hd_sport

[DeLorean]

Good man Joe, what a header!

[tricky_colour]

Great header, note he started at the far post, left his marker behind and super header. His first I think this season?

[SkStu]

Great header, note he started at the far post, left his marker behind and super header. His first I think this season?

It's been a Long time coming alright Tricky. Eh, eh? ;)

[tricky_colour]

Took a while for that one to register, a Long time you might say.

Mind you Southampton ended up losing which takes the shine off it somewhat.


Prior to that he has one goal in 25 games!! (v mighty Moldova). make that 30 if you include 5 goalless games form last season.

The difference between this and last season is remarkable
17 in 47 v 2 in 26 (was 1 in 26_).

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Long's epic goal drought ends. Not so epic when you take into account he has only started 5 games, completed 1 of them and has often been shunted out on to the wing to accommodate Austin.

Wouldn't be surprised to see him get a few more starts regardless, as Boufal will be going to the ACN, Austin's still injured and Rodriguez has to be handled like fine china.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/12/31/west-ham-transfer-news-shane-long-brentfords-scott-hogan-alternative/

Linked with Hammers.

[Olé Olé]

If Carroll were fit, I could see him and Long forming a beautiful partnership. They have rotten luck with strikers do West Ham.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

West Brom latest team linked.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/west-brom-lining-up-swoop-9550656

They aren't struggling for goals in fairness; their Scottish and Northern Irish contingent are scoring goals for fun ATM.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Started on the bench tonight but seemingly made an impact straight off the bench.


83: OFF THE BAR! Liverpool breath a huge sigh of relief as Long bursts in behind their defence, squares to Redmond and the forward's deft chip hits the bar before bouncing down onto the goal line. Southampton so close to putting the tie to bed.

http://www.skysports.com/football/Soton-vs-Liverpool/368124

[Olé Olé]

It was a beautiful pass. Redmond was running onto it and Long clipped it in front of him with the outside of his right boot past the Liverpool defenders. Tough opportunity for Redmond at the same time though.

[tricky_colour]

Highlights of the event here. He got round the player well, maybe be could have player the ball earlier.

http://www.fullmatchesandshows.com/2017/01/11/southampton-vs-liverpool-highlights-full-match-4/

Different angle at 7.14 you see the defender got a touch, I didn't see that first time.

[tetsujin1979]

92 minute winner for Long against Norwich in the cup replay

[KrisLetang]

Isn't that kind of a long time for a ball to go into the net?

[tricky_colour]

Goal here not sure if it available outside the BBC license payers union area.

Cross in from edge if the box on the touchline to Long centre of goal two yards out header hits keeper chest and rebound drops towards long who bundles it in with his feet*

* Actually I am not sure if he or the defender put in in the net?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/38532506

[DeLorean]

https://vid.me/XZWe

[tetsujin1979]

that was his 100th appearance for Southampton as well

[Closed Account]

that was his 100th appearance for Southampton as well
100 appearances
60 starts
22 goals
30yrs old on Sunday.
Hopefully he gets a run in the side and goes on a scoring run before the Welsh game.

[geysir]

100 appearances
60 starts
22 goals
30yrs old on Sunday.
Hopefully he gets a run in the side and goes on a scoring run before the Welsh game.
In other words, you hope he scores a 3rd before March.

[Stuttgart88]

I'm not fussed. It's not like Kyle Lafferty or David Healy were pulling up trees at club level before their highly impressive international exploits. Yeah, it's better to be carrying proven form into a match but international football is littered with examples of players thriving without their club form matching.

[Charlie Darwin]

It's one of those weird things that he seems to be lethal off the bench for Ireland but doesn't seem to really get in the game when he comes on for his club.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

I thought all our best play against Moldova came through Long and Hoolahan, Long probably moreso.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

A lad as handsome as Long shouldn't be having confidence issues.

[seanfhear]

A lad as handsome as Long shouldn't be having confidence issues.What sort of scoring are you referring to ?

[liamoo11]

A lad as handsome as Long shouldn't be having confidence issues.


what a hero he would be in tipp if he stuck to the hurling imagine him bonner maher and Noel McGrath in a half forward line. Pity babs didn't convince him to come back to tipp hurling when he was at reading.

[Closed Account]

Puel wouldn't even start him on his birthday. Better come on and score to prove him wrong (and some fantasy points).

[DeLorean]

Comes on and wins a penalty which Tadic converts. 3-0.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Excellent run to win the penalty after coming on. I thought he looked very sharp.

He should be demanding to take those penalties though, even when he's not winning them.

Tadic has missed several FFS.

[DeLorean]

That's not really his call though, is it? He could have got on the scoresheet too, two pretty decent chances, one where he missed the ball when any touch would have probably been enough, one where he got underneath a header in injury time.

[tricky_colour]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5CYylbCoXc
Knows how to get a peno, Morgan put his hand on him anyway.

[DeLorean]

Winner at Anfield.... Bit like the Germany goal!

[Stuttgart88]

Great finish. Being 30 suits him.

[DeLorean]

Not too many players can say they've scored two cup winning goals at Anfield.

[SkStu]

Not too many players can say they've scored two cup winning goals at Anfield.

The Semi-Final Cup!

[DannyInvincible]

Lovely finish.

Video of the goal here: https://vid.me/U9Lt

[SkStu]

Lovely finish.

Video of the goal here: https://vid.me/U9Lt

thats a crackin finish in fairness, loose pass but a lovely touch from Long and a resounding finish across the keeper. He's so good when hes in full stride. He's some ride.

[Stuttgart88]

Loose pass? A touch harsh? It wasn't ideal and it was a great first touch, just like Germany, but the midfielder did a great job throughout that move. The direction of the pass was good, a bit firm though, and effortlessly salvaged by Long. Textbook breakaway goal.

[DeLorean]

The Semi-Final Cup!

Poorly worded on reflection but I think it still makes sense! Winning goals in two cup matches at Anfield I mean anyway.

[DeLorean]

Loose pass? A touch harsh? It wasn't ideal and it was a great first touch, just like Germany, but the midfielder did a great job throughout that move. The direction of the pass was good, a bit firm though, and effortlessly salvaged by Long. Textbook breakaway goal.

Yeah it really was brilliant by Sims. When he came on for Redmond I was thinking this might be a foolish move by Puel, throwing a nineteen year old into that high pressure scenario when a goal from Liverpool would have dragged the whole thing on for another half hour as well, when Redmond would probably have been needed. I guess that's why I do my decision making on a football forum and in front of the TV.

[tricky_colour]

"lovely stuff"... "a Long awaited goal" ;)

Good stuff, the defence could not keep up with him mind you I guess having a fresh pair of legs helped,
well fairly fresh he came on at half time but there are not many who can catch him when he gets going
fresh or otherwise.

Chance of a medal for him.

[SkStu]

Loose pass? A touch harsh? It wasn't ideal and it was a great first touch, just like Germany, but the midfielder did a great job throughout that move. The direction of the pass was good, a bit firm though, and effortlessly salvaged by Long. Textbook breakaway goal.

He did great did Sims. But the pass was a touch heavy and Long did well to corral it with a nice touch. It wasn't a criticism of the Saints player, it was just focussing on Long. Fantastic counter attack.

[SkStu]

Poorly worded on reflection but I think it still makes sense! Winning goals in two cup matches at Anfield I mean anyway.

I was just playing. You missed the word "tie" after cup and then it would have made perfect sense. Instead of nonsense. ;) ;) :D

[DeLorean]

Yeah, I actually justified it in my own mind but it was gibberish alright. :)

[OwlsFan]

Not a club famous for its Irish players, but a few such as Austin Hayes, Alan McLoughlin and Rory Delap spring to mind. Nice to see the underdog get to a Final.

[jbyrne]

Not a club famous for its Irish players, but a few such as Austin Hayes, Alan McLoughlin and Rory Delap spring to mind. Nice to see the underdog get to a Final.

and jeff kenna