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Shane Long

Shane Patrick Long (born 22 January 1987) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Southampton and the Republic of Ireland national team. He also played hurling for the Tipperary county team in his early life.

Long began his football career at Cork City. He later moved to Reading where, among other achievements, he scored three goals in ten substitute appearances during his team's Championship-winning 2005–06 campaign, guided his team into the Fourth round of the FA Cup by defeating Liverpool in a third round replay match in 2010, and later won a player of the season award. He signed for Premier League side West Bromwich Albion in 2011 for a fee of £6 million, and joined Hull City in January 2014, then Southampton in August 2014. On 23 April 2019, he scored the fastest goal in Premier League history.

Long made his senior debut for the Republic of Ireland in 2007, and has since earned over 80 international caps.

This page also has a version in other languages :  Шейн Лонг (russian)

Shane Long

Shane Long News

22 November 2024
talksport.com
Premier League open door to 'Netflix of Football' idea with broadcast change
The Premier League have announced that their partnership with IMG will end after 20 years for a new media operation.
22 November 2024
talksport.com
The quickest goals in Premier League history - Long ahead of top-flight legends
There can't be many things better for a football fan than to see your side score within the first minute of a game.
23 April 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Top 10 fastest goals in Premier League history - Long, Eriksen, Yorke
Five years ago to this day, ex-Southampton striker Shane Long stunned the Vicarage Road crowd with a mere 7.69 seconds on the clock, finding the back of the net against Watford in record-breaking time for a Premier League fixture.
15 November 2023
talksport.com
What is the quickest goal in Prem history? Southampton stunner tops list
There can't be many better things as a football fan than to see your side score within the first minute of a game.
8 September 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Republic of Ireland vs. Netherlands - prediction, team news, lineups
On the back of a chastening loss to France, things do not get any easier for the Republic of Ireland when they welcome the Netherlands to the Aviva Stadium in Dublin for Sunday's Euro 2024 qualifying Group B encounter.
1 June 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Southampton
After enduring a bitterly disappointing 2022-23 campaign, Southampton wave goodbye to their 11-year spell in the Premier League and prepare for life back in the Championship.
6 May 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Huddersfield Town vs. Reading - prediction, team news, lineups
With the battle at the bottom of the Championship table settled after the hosts' victory on Thursday, Huddersfield Town and Reading will meet on the final day of the regular season on Monday.
4 March 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Reiss Nelson spectacular seals enthralling Arsenal win
Arsenal recovered from an abysmal start to remain in control of their Premier League title destiny with a spectacular 3-2 win over Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium.
2 February 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Reading vs. Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
Reading will be looking to bounce back after an FA Cup exit when they host playoff-chasing Watford at the Select Car Leasing Stadium in the Championship on Saturday afternoon.
26 January 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Manchester United vs. Reading - prediction, team news, lineups
Twelve-time FA Cup winners Manchester United welcome Championship outfit Reading to Old Trafford for a fourth-round tie on Saturday night.
12 January 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Reading vs. Queens Park Rangers - prediction, team news, lineups
Two sides only separated by goal difference in the middle of the Championship table will square off at the weekend, as Queens Park Rangers make the trip to take on Reading.
12 January 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Watford vs. Blackpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Two sides fighting at opposite ends of the Championship table will do battle on Saturday, as Watford welcome Blackpool to Vicarage Road.
5 January 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Reading vs. Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
Reading and Watford take a break from Championship action to square off in the FA Cup third round on Saturday afternoon.
8 December 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Reading vs. Coventry City - prediction, team news, lineups
Coventry City will be looking to make it five Championship victories in a row when they resume their 2022-23 campaign with a trip to Reading on Saturday afternoon.
2 November 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Reading vs. Preston North End - prediction, team news, lineups
Preston North End square off against Reading on Friday evening knowing that victory will strengthen their bid for promotion from the Championship.
15 September 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Wigan Athletic vs. Reading - prediction, team news, lineups
Wigan Athletic play host to Reading on Saturday afternoon as one of only five teams who have only suffered one defeat in the Championship this season.
12 September 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Reading vs. Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Reading play host to Sunderland on Wednesday evening looking for the victory which would keep them in the top three of the Championship standings.
8 September 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Watford vs. Reading - prediction, team news, lineups
Watford and Reading meet at Vicarage Road on Saturday afternoon with both clubs currently occupying places in the top six of the Championship standings.
2 September 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Reading vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Reading play host to Stoke City on Sunday afternoon looking for the victory which will keep the club in the mix for top spot in the Championship standings.
28 August 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Sheffield United vs. Reading - prediction, team news, lineups
The top two sides in the Championship table at this early stage of the season will do battle on Tuesday, as Sheffield United welcome Reading to Bramall Lane.
7 August 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Reading vs. Stevenage - prediction, team news, lineups
A place in the next round of the EFL Cup is up for grabs on Tuesday when Reading welcome Stevenage to the Select Car Leasing Stadium.
7 August 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Cardiff City vs. Portsmouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Cardiff City will begin their EFL Cup campaign with a home encounter against League One opponents Portsmouth.
4 August 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Tottenham Hotspur will be looking to make the perfect start to their 2022-23 Premier League campaign when they welcome Southampton to North London on Saturday afternoon.
4 August 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Reading vs. Cardiff City - prediction, team news, lineups
Cardiff City square off against Reading on Saturday afternoon looking to build on their excellent 1-0 victory against Championship promotion favourites Norwich City.
2 August 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Southampton
After finishing 15th in each of the last two Premier League seasons, Southampton will hope to kick on under Ralph Hasenhuttl this season.
28 July 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Blackpool vs. Reading - prediction, team news, lineups
Blackpool play host to Reading on Saturday afternoon looking to make the perfect start to their second season back in the Championship.
21 July 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Readingvs.BrightonBrighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion will continue their pre-season preparations ahead of the new campaign with a trip to the Madejski Stadium to face Reading on Saturday.
17 July 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
AFC Wimbledonvs.Reading
Reading will their fourth match of pre-season when they travel to Cherry Red Records Stadium to face Wimbledon.
14 July 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Readingvs.West HamWest Ham United
Reading and West Ham United will both be aiming to continue their positive pre-season periods with Saturday's friendly battle at the Madejski Stadium.
14 July 2022
mirror.co.uk
Reading announce Shane Long's return with brilliant shopping centre unveiling
The Republic of Ireland veteran striker was released by Southampton earlier this summer and has now made a return to Berkshire, signing a one-year deal with the Championship side
9 July 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Transfer rumours: Tanganga to Milan, Clarke to Sunderland, Eriksen future
Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Japhet Tanganga is thought to be a man in demand, with AC Milan and Bournemouth both seeking to swoop for the 23-year-old.
24 May 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Southampton
Despite Danny Ings heading off to pastures new in the summer transfer window, Southampton entered the campaign hoping to improve on their 15th place finish last term.
23 May 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Pogba, Rudiger, Lacazette - Every Premier League player out of contract this summer
Jump to: Arsenal / Aston Villa / Brighton & Hove Albion / Brentford / Burnley / Chelsea / Crystal Palace / Everton / Leeds United / Leicester City / Liverpool / Manchester City / Manchester United / Newcastle United / Norwich City / Southampton / Tottenham Hotspur / Watford / West Ham United / Wolverhampton Wanderers
20 May 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Southampton's Theo Walcott 'considering MLS move'
Southampton forward Theo Walcott is reportedly contemplating a transfer to an MLS club in this summer's transfer window.
19 February 2022
talksport.com
Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard both suffer defeats with Everton and Aston Villa
Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard both endured managerial defeats in the Premier League on Saturday.