Kevin Long

Kevin Finbarr Long (born 18 August 1990), is an Irish professional footballer who plays for EFL Championship club Burnley and the Republic of Ireland national team. He plays mainly as a centre-back but can also fill in at full-back.

Club Career

Cork City

Long came through the Cork City youth structure, before signing on professional terms in January 2008. He played for the Cork City teams that won the FAI Youth Cup, the Munster Youth Cup and FAI Futsal Cup in 2009. Shortly after, the centre half made his senior City debut away to St Patricks Athletic coming on as a second-half substitute. Long then made his first senior start on 19 July 2009 in a home friendly against Ipswich Town, partnering Dan Murray in defence.

It was reported that Long travelled over to Preston North End for a trial, but whilst there, there was interest from League 1 sides Leeds United and Charlton Athletic and Premier League side Burnley.

Burnley

On 26 November 2009, it was announced that Burnley had fought off competition from both Everton and Celtic to get the youngster's signature, and that he was to fly in to meet up with the squad, however he would not be able to sign a full contract until the January transfer window opens. A six figure deal was agreed which would keep Long at Burnley until June 2013. On 25 January 2010, it was confirmed that Long had signed for Burnley.

Loan to Accrington Stanley

On 15 October 2010, Long joined EFL League Two side Accrington Stanley on a month-long loan deal. He has since had the loan extended till early 2011 after some excellent performances in the heart of the defence. He made his debut for the club in the 2–3 defeat to Rotherham United, but was sent off after 17 minutes for a foul on Adam Le Fondre.

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