"I remember the ball coming into the area and it seemed to be in the air for a long time even though the sun was quite low." http://www.barnsleyfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/InsideOakwellDetail/0,,10309~1006455,00.html Even thought the sun was quite low? Does that usually affect how long the ball stays up in the air? I remember Sam Towell scoring an excellent goal even though the sea is nice shade of blue green.
Do you think that maybe the reason he didn't get the ball was because he mistook the sun for the ball, hence him thinking the ball stayed in the air for a long time!