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Ireland secured a draw against England at Wembley with goal from Shane Long (IrishCentral)

Wed, 29 May 2013 02:18:38 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

The Republic of Ireland soccer team bagged themselves a draw against England at Wembley stadium, London, on Wednesday evening.

Irish soccer star Shane Long says West Brom will not get carried away by promising start (IrishCentral)

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 08:09:55 PST

By: SEAN BROSNAN

Irish striker says Baggies will keep their feet firmly on the ground as international teammate Stephen Hunt predicts Long will move in January to club ‘he deserves.’

Shane Long to miss Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2012 play-off against Estonia (IrishCentral)

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:24:38 PDT

By: DARA KELLY

The Republic of Ireland squad look almost certain to start the Euro 2012 play-off against Estonia without the West Bromwich striker Shane Long.

Ireland v. Armenia - inexplicably Simon Cox replaces Robbie Keane ahead of Shane Long (IrishCentral)

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 06:15:15 PDT

Shane Long has scored three goals in seven Premier League appearances for West Brom this seasonSimon Cox has scored zero goals in two substitute appearances for West Brom this seasonSimon Cox will start for the Republic of Ireland ahead of the nation's crucial final qualifier against Armenia on Tuesday nightThe logic there is clearly flawed READ MORE

Shane Long drops out of Irish team with last minute injury (IrishCentral)

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 05:02:57 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has recalled Kevin Doyle to the Irish side in a bid to keep his European Championship dream alive.

Shane Long signs for West Brom as Robbie Keane prepares to leave Spurs (IrishCentral)

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:38:24 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Premier League West Bromwich Albion have signed Irish striker Shane Long – as his international partner Robbie Keane admits he’s on the way out at Tottenham Hotspur.

Shane Long and Simon Cox make Robbie Keane's injury little to worry about for Irish fans (IrishCentral)

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 08:25:12 PDT

The news that Robbie Keane has suffered an injury in training just hours before the Irish team were set to depart for Macedonia today shouldn't be too big a worry for Irish boss Giovanni TrappatoniKeane's status for the european qualifier against Macedonia on Saturday night remains unclear In recent times the idea of heading into a crucial match like this without the nation's leading goal scorer and his regular strike partner who is arguably the team's best player, Kevin Doyle, would have decimated fan's optimismHowever this is not the case on this occasion READ MORE

Celtic target Shane Long will be in shop window in Macedonia (IrishCentral)

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 06:19:00 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Shane Long goes into the shop window in Macedonia on Saturday night – with a $30million price tag on his head.

Shane Long likely to stay at Reading (IrishCentral)

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 05:10:13 PST

Shane Long has responded to rumors linking the Irish striker with a move to Premiership side West Ham by committing himself to Championship side ReadingLong has been in scintillating form as of late scoring 6 goals in his last 5 games which has attracted interest from potential suitorsWest Ham have emerged as one of these potential suitors with manager, Avram Grant, expected to look to bolster his attack during the January transfer windowHowever the Republic of Ireland international has insisted that he is happy playing for Reading and does not see himself leaving the Madejski Stadium, "I'm enjoying my football here at Reading at the moment and I know this team is destined for big things and I want to be a part of that READ MORE