Shane Long in BRUTAL STAREDOWN over bizarre substitution
SOUTHAMPTON striker Shane Long was not a happy man after being hauled off just 22 minutes after coming on as a substitute.
Posted Monday, April 17, 2017 by Dailystar.co.uk
The 30-year-old came on for Manolo Gabbiadini during the Saints' crushing 3-0 defeat to Man City yesterday.
But the Republic of Ireland star then suffered humiliation after he was taken off in the 82nd minute for fellow striker Jay Rodriguez.
And Long made his feelings about the decision to substitute him very clear.
STAREDOWN: Shane Long looked annoyed to be substituted in the 82nd minute
As he exited the pitch he turned towards the Southampton coaching staff and gives the most intense staredown in football history.
Cameras filmed Saints assistant boss Eric Black having words with the striker before heading down the tunnel.
Head coach Claude Puel admitted the second-half change was down to a communication breakdown between Long and staff.
Southampton is currently in ninth position in the Premier League on 40 points.
Last year, Long opened up how having kids made him settle down more.
He said when he's at home he forgets about football as he focuses on being a good dad to his children.
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