Southampton fans are discussing Shane Long after the club tweeted that it was his 200th club appearance after the club played West Ham United on the weekend.
Long arrived from Hull in 2014 for £13.41 million and has scored 35 goals and provided 25 assists, via Transfermarkt. Indeed, the striker has never been a consistent starter for the South Coast side, with the likes of Danny Ings, Graziano Pelle and Sadio Mane largely all proving first-choice over him during his time in Hampshire.
Still, the Irishman did manage to create Premier League history during his Southampton career when he scored the opening goal against Watford at Vicarage Road. Indeed, the goal he scored on the 24th April 2019 was the fastest ever scored in the league at 7.69 seconds via the Premier League. Of course, he also scored THAT goal away at Anfield in 2017 to send the Saints through to the EFL Cup final.
Even at the age of 33, Long still has terrifying pace and causes issues for defenders, as he proved against Aston Villa recently so does look to remain a threat. So, clearly, he’s had an impact on Saints’ recent history and here’s a look at how fans reacted to the post about him.
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💯 DOUBLE CENTURION 💯@ShaneLong7 looks back on his fondest #SaintsFC memories, following his 200th club appearance:
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) March 4, 2020
A true servant of the club who always gives 100%, great seeing him alongside Ings
— Charlie Ledgway (@CLedgway) March 4, 2020
That record will never ever be beaten in my opinion, I also think no one will beat Manes Hat-trick either, both incredible!
— (@THE_SA1NTS) March 4, 2020
Such a brilliant pro. Amazing role model and incredibly important to our club. Thank you Shane!
— Jeremy Topp (@JeremyTopp) March 4, 2020
Great guy and highly underrated. Congrats on the 200 Shane
— Julian Hood (@harvey_hood) March 4, 2020
Scoring my 3 goals in 5 seasons!!!!
— Happy camper (@scottriglar8) March 4, 2020
Saints fans have you enjoyed Long’s career at the South Coast? Comment below!
