'Jay Rodriguez is pure filth' - Saints striker hailed on social media
The Englishman scored a fantastic goal against Bournemouth that had people on Twitter gushing over him.
If you haven't seen Jay Rodriguez's stunning strike for Southampton on Sunday, get yourself seated for one of the best goals so far this Premier League season.
Nathan Redmond's run on the edge of the area was blocked off and the loose ball bounced just above knee height for Rodriguez to swivel in a half volley Christmas cracker from 20 yards into the top corner.
The goal secured a 3-1 victory for the Saints at Bournemouth, with Ryan Bertrand's opener being added to by a Rodriguez double.
Southampton (and neutral) fans on Twitter were ecstatic with Rodriguez's return to form after a couple of years of serious injuries struggles.
Jay Rodriguez. What a finish. #SaintsFC pic.twitter.com/0F9jl6sQLy
— Mark Harris (@MCHisTweeting) December 18, 2016
LAST CHRISTMAS I GAVE YOU MY HEART BUT THE VERY NEXT DAY YOU GAVE IT AWAY THIS YEAR TO SAVE ME FROM TEARS ILL GIVE IT TO JAY RODRIGUEZ
— dan (@TheDanJames) December 18, 2016
Jay Rodriguez's second goal is pure filth
— James Browning (@JamesBrowning96) December 18, 2016
2 - Jay Rodriguez has scored his first Premier League brace since March 2014 (vs Newcastle). Double.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 18, 2016
JAY RODRIGUEZ, HE'S BACK FROM THE DEAD #saintsfc
— Matty Barby (@BarbyMatty) December 18, 2016
Trying to work out how Marouane Fellaini earns more than Jay Rodriguez #SaintsFC #AFCB #BOUSOU pic.twitter.com/TkWfTZKWGT
— Daniel Roberts (@dman1912) December 18, 2016
Thrilled for Jay Rodriguez, after such a serious injury it's great to see him back & scoring for Southampton.
— Sam Ellard (@SamEllard) December 18, 2016
That Jay Rodriguez goal makes me so happy
— Tom Cowcher (@tomcowcher) December 18, 2016
Jay Rodriguez TAKE A BLOODY BOW
— Charlie Warden (@CharlieWarden08) December 18, 2016
Chelsea have been linked with James Rodriguez - who hinted again at a Real Madrid exit on Sunday - but perhaps his namesake will do?
If Chelsea can't get James Rodriguez, Jay Rodriguez should be fine imo.
— K (@Cesc4Pass) December 18, 2016
Finally, this tweet is a bit of a reach, but 10/10 for effort.
Jay Rodriguez is showing just as Darth Vader did to Luke Skywalker, that there is good in him, after 2 years on the darkside treatment table
— Mark Russell (@centaurus18) December 18, 2016
In Rodriguez, have Southampton found their man to replace Charlie Austin up front during his estimated four months on the sidelines?