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.Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
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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.Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
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.
Poorly worded on reflection but I think it still makes sense! Winning goals in two cup matches at Anfield I mean anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by SkStu
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
"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.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
I was just playing. You missed the word "tie" after cup and then it would have made perfect sense. Instead of nonsense. ;) ;) :DQuote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
Yeah, I actually justified it in my own mind but it was gibberish alright. :)
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 kennaQuote:
Originally Posted by OwlsFan
Two days later: Long comes off the bench to win a penalty against the Premier League ChampionsQuote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Five days later: Long comes off the bench to score the winner at Anfield in League Cup semi final
Good man Charlie, just the kind of reverse psychology Longie needed to pull the finger out. :)
It was kind of interesting to hear the Sky Sports presenter (likeable guy, can't think of his name) put it to Le Tissier that as Long was running through you just never felt like he was going to miss. I'm not sure whether he was just living in the moment or that he doesn't know our Shane as well as we do. Carragher was talking about how difficult he used find it to mark Long as well, that along with the pace he's got a lot of strength. He also mentioned his low centre of gravity, he might be another who thinks that Long is smaller than he actually is.
He also said that when Long came on he looked at the names on Liverpool's bench, and felt that they had nobody who was likely to make as big an impact.
What did people here make of Long's 'handball'? I think he was lucky enough to get away with it. He definitely moved his arm towards the ball so I suppose it's just a matter of where it hit him exactly, but looked more arm than shoulder maybe? Football really is so fickle, so close to being a disaster of a night for him instead of this.
While I'm asking stuff, does anybody know if Rodriguez was injured or was the substitution tactical? Long must be pushing hard enough for his place now either way.
The pictures make it look even more like it than it was:Quote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ceG7EUOjDGg/0.jpghttp://www.irishexaminer.com/remote/...48&s=ie-440899
Simon Thomas is the presenter.Quote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
There's a video of the segment you've detailed - Carragher praising Long - here: https://vid.me/riUk
I thought the very same when he mentioned Long's "low" centre of gravity, ha.
I think Long's finishing has really improved since he turned 30.
Yes, excellent players - not sure how many caps he got but he was around at the time when we had a plethora or good full backs so I suspect not a huge amount.Quote:
Originally Posted by jbyrne
Gary Kelly, Stephen Carr, Steve Finnan, have I forgotten any ? We used to regard Jeff Kenna as some kind of willing donkey when one owned a fine horse already. Heady days, players breaking into top half Prem sides left right and center.
27 caps over a 4 year period.Quote:
Originally Posted by OwlsFan
and also from Wikipedia...
did you know that he was the joint first player to play at both the new Wembley and the old?!!!
Class! Never heard that before. The other guy is heavily connected to us now as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by jbyrne
Hmm, Steve Guppy?Quote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
Excellent run, touch and finish.
It would be interesting to compare Long and Rodriguez's goals per minutes ratio.