Paston was never going to get it so that statement is just incorrect. He should however demanded that Sigmund hoof it. I still blame Sigmund for not doing what he does best - hoof it.
When I yell at my backline to hoof it, they get shitty at me for "stating the obvious". I would have done exactly what Pasty did - if you're not sure whether you can get to it and your centreback is motoring towards it, stay out of his way, and assume he won't totally screw it up.