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17/08/2011, 2:46 PM
fionnsci

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Originally Posted by BonnieShels

Cab we keep this thread about Shane Long please. This ridiculous row has home on too long.

CR, take it over to the LOI forum if you must.

My word, don't encourage him.....
17/08/2011, 2:59 PM
BonnieShels

He won't be able to find it.
17/08/2011, 3:22 PM
boovidge

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Originally Posted by fionnsci

Furthermore, there are actually rules about entering the premier league, i.e. you have to be promoted to it. We could try and convince the bottom tier of the system, the Mid-Sussex Football league Division 11, to get on board but even they probably wouldn't get on board with this nonsense.

I would be ashamed if this Oirish franchise nonsense ever darkened the doors of Sussex football. :cool:

Interestingly, a new club Guernsey FC, has just been allowed into the Combined Counties league so it's not out of the realms of possibility.
18/08/2011, 8:23 AM
BonnieShels

Not really that strange. The English FA's jurisdiction governs the Channel Islands.
18/08/2011, 9:05 PM
DannyInvincible

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Originally Posted by topia

So you found watching Rovers embarrassing... playing against a last 16 Champions League team, in the same round as Rangers lost? What was the score the last time a LOI side played Malmo by the way?

Rangers racked up another loss there this evening against Slovenian high-flyers, Maribor... Meanwhile, Shamrock Rovers battled to a very entertaining and hard-fought 1-1 draw with Partizan Belgrade. Could have won the game in the dying moments actually. Did you watch it, CR?
19/08/2011, 12:30 AM
Colbert Report

No, it wasn't on television here in Canada, sorry. We're seven hours behind ye. Let's see who makes it through to the next round before we make any judgements on Shamrock Rovers vs. Rangers, shall we?
19/08/2011, 12:47 AM
DannyInvincible

Funnily enough, I thought it had been yourself raising contrasts back in post #621.
20/08/2011, 4:18 PM
tricky_colour

I wonder how many goals he will put past Chelsea?
20/08/2011, 4:27 PM
Park_Lane

Scored one already, great composure on the ball there. Well done shane
20/08/2011, 4:42 PM
tricky_colour

here is the goal (crap quality)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wotaoMesE5Q

it will be deleted soon i expect.

Unfortunately I missed the goal, just saw a replay though in better quality.

A great start to his season at WB, joint top scorer.

Goal all of his own making robbed the defender, held off his challenge and great finish.

He almost had an assist but his pass was poor, a heavy touch.
Chelsea look poor.
20/08/2011, 5:03 PM
SkStu

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.
20/08/2011, 5:18 PM
BonnieShels

Too think I took long out and replaced him with drogba.
20/08/2011, 5:35 PM
paul_oshea

More fool you.

But we could have said that about you before that mistake :P
20/08/2011, 5:48 PM
BonnieShels

I panicked on Thursday and slept in today. Ah well Paul. I'll survive.
20/08/2011, 6:43 PM
freewheel30

Goal is here anyway.

http://www.goal4replay.net/VideoWatc...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.
20/08/2011, 7:18 PM
Noelys Guitar

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?
20/08/2011, 8:09 PM
IsMiseSean

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Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar

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...
21/08/2011, 1:08 AM
Charlie Darwin

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Originally Posted by SkStu

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.
21/08/2011, 12:37 PM
Morbo

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.
25/08/2011, 11:01 PM
theworm2345

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Originally Posted by Colbert Report

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.
25/08/2011, 11:11 PM
Colbert Report

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Originally Posted by theworm2345

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.
26/08/2011, 1:35 AM
Diarmo

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Originally Posted by Colbert Report

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.
26/08/2011, 8:57 AM
elroy

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. :)
31/08/2011, 9:33 PM
christo

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Originally Posted by Colbert Report

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...
31/08/2011, 9:35 PM
BonnieShels

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Originally Posted by christo

Probably because the best Scottish players aren't good enough to play in any other league...

Zing!!!!!
31/08/2011, 9:38 PM
paul_oshea

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Originally Posted by Diarmo

Go on. Keep digging. You've been at it for pages now.

Years, not pages.
11/09/2011, 3:47 PM
theworm2345

I see he managed 88 minutes today...
11/09/2011, 8:19 PM
Fergie's Son

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 :)
12/09/2011, 10:21 AM
TiocfaidhArmani

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Originally Posted by christo

Probably because the best Scottish players aren't good enough to play in any other league...

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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.
12/09/2011, 1:51 PM
elroy

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Originally Posted by TiocfaidhArmani

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
12/09/2011, 2:10 PM
TiocfaidhArmani

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.
17/09/2011, 3:23 PM
paul_oshea

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
18/09/2011, 10:33 AM
the bear

looked like he had a few chances on match of the day last night. on another day ....
18/09/2011, 11:40 AM
geysir

Stapleton at the age off 55 would have buried the first chance Long had.
01/10/2011, 2:17 PM
tetsujin1979

Scored the second for West Brom, 2-0 up after ten minutes against Sunderland
17/10/2011, 11:08 AM
dr_peepee

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"
17/10/2011, 12:12 PM
Sullivinho

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Originally Posted by dr_peepee

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=RefQ8...tailpage#t=27s
17/10/2011, 12:23 PM
Wolfie

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Originally Posted by dr_peepee

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.
17/10/2011, 1:43 PM
Ol� Ol�

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?
17/10/2011, 7:09 PM
paul_oshea

Roy has that problem like many londoners of pwonouncing his "r's" correctly...>:D

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