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Heimir Hallgrimsson is preparing his side for trips to Finland and Greece

Doyle: Hallgrimsson must now 'take charge' of Irish job

Former Republic of Ireland international Kevin Doyle believes that new manager Heimir Hallgrimsson must now "take charge" of the position as his second international window comes into view.

Soccer • 03 Oct 24

Long is coming to the end of his second spell at Reading

Long contemplating retirement this summer

Former Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long has admitted that he is contemplating bringing the curtain down on his career.

Soccer • 16 May 23

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny (far right) speaking to Shane Long in October 2020

Shane Long airs grievance at Kenny jersey snub

Shane Long has said he knew he wouldn't have a long-term Republic of Ireland future under Stephen Kenny after he was asked to unwittingly pass on his No 9 jersey to Adam Idah.

Soccer • 30 Mar 23

FA Cup wrap: Omochere earns Fleetwood historic victory

Republic of Ireland midfielder Alan Browne wrapped up a 3-1 victory for Preston North End, who secured their spot in the FA Cup fourth round for the first time since 2018 thanks to a win over Huddersfield at Deepdale.

Soccer • 07 Jan 23

Blackburn Rovers' John Buckley and Reading's Jeff Hendrick

Championship wrap: Reading end Blackburn's run

Reading ended Blackburn's 100 per cent start to the Sky Bet Championship season with a 3-0 win, with Shane Long and Jeff Hendrick both starting for the Royals.

Soccer • 17 Aug 22

Shane Long first arrived in Berkshire as an 18-year-old in June 2005

Reading boss Ince lauds Shane Long's 'fairytale' return

Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long has retuned to Reading 17 years after he first joined the club.

Soccer • 13 Jul 22

Shane Long's time at Southampton has come to an end

Shane Long departs Southampton after eight years

Shane Long's eight-year association with Southampton has come to an end, the Premier League club has confirmed.

Soccer • 01 Jul 22

Shane Long headed home Southampton's second goal in their win over Everton

Hassenhuttl hails 'role model' Long after Everton goal

Ralph Hasenhuttl has hailed "role model" Shane Long's patience and professionalism after notching his first Premier League goal for Southampton in all but two years.

Soccer • 20 Feb 22

Shane Long nabbed his first Premier League goal since February 2020

Premier League wrap: Long ends lengthy wait for goal

Shane Long struck a rare Premier League goal as Southampton overwhelmed Everton 2-0 on the south coast with Stuart Armstrong also on target.

Soccer • 19 Feb 22

Jamie McGrath (L) keeps pace with Stoke City's Tyrese Campbell

FA Cup round-up: Hendrick and McGrath make debuts

Republic of Ireland striker Adam Idah helped Norwich to an impressive FA Cup victory at Wolves but there was disappointment for Jeff Hendrick and Jamie McGrath as their debuts with their new clubs coincided with exits from the competition.

Soccer • 05 Feb 22

Will Smallbone is consoled by team-mates after his penalty miss

Carabao Cup wrap: Arsenal and Chelsea progress

Arsenal, Chelsea and Sunderland are through to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup, with the latter two clubs advancing after surviving a penalty shootout.

Soccer • 26 Oct 21

Ireland player ratings: Browne and Cullen impress

Ireland went down 3-2 to Serbia in their opening World Cup qualifier but there were plenty of reasons to be hopeful for the future. Here's how the Irish players rated.

Soccer • 25 Mar 21

Cardiff were languishing in 15th place when McCarthy took over on 22 January

Winning Cardiff surge piles on pressure - McCarthy

Mick McCarthy admitted Cardiff had piled the pressure on themselves after beating Bournemouth 2-1 to make it six wins in a row and move above their hosts into the Championship play-off places.

Soccer • 24 Feb 21

Shane Long headed Bournemouth ahead in their 2-1 defeat at home to Cardiff City

Championship wrap: Long nets in Cherries defeat

Shane Long found the net for Bournemouth but the Republic of Ireland striker did not find himself on the winning side in the Championship as Mick McCarthy's Cardiff beat the Cherries 2-1.

Soccer • 24 Feb 21

Conor Hourihane is congratulated by Swansea team-mate Ryan Bennett after scoring a free-kick

Championship wrap: Hourihane, Long and Hogan score

Republic of Ireland internationals Conor Hourihane, Shane Long and Scott Hogan all found the net in the Championship on Saturday, while Norwich City extended their lead at the top.

Soccer • 20 Feb 21

Harlee Dean of Birmingham City challenges Shane Long

C'ship wrap: Long tastes victory in Cherries debut

Shane Long made his Bournemouth debut as the Cherries ended their poor run with a 3-2 home win over Birmingham in the Sky Bet Championship.

Soccer • 06 Feb 21

Jason Tindall has been sacked by Bournemouth

Bournemouth sack manager, a day after signing Long

Shane Long's move to Bournemouth is off to a rocky start after the Championship club sacked their manager, less than 36 hours after Long joined the club.

Soccer • 03 Feb 21

Sheffield Wednesday's Sam Hutchison (right) celebrates scoring his side's first goal

C'ship wrap: Cherries lose again as Long waits in wings

Jordan Rhodes' late header condemned Bournemouth to a fourth straight Championship defeat as Sheffield Wednesday won 2-1 on the south coast.

Soccer • 02 Feb 21

Shane Long has dropped down to the Championship for a promotion

Saints land Minamino, Shane Long heads for Bournemouth

Liverpool forward Takumi Minamino has joined Southampton on loan until the end of the season, with Republic of Ireland attacker Shane Long heading to Bournemouth.

Soccer • 02 Feb 21

Shane Long's five appearances this season have all come off the bench

Long set for rare start as Saints eye top spot

With Danny Ings on the sidelines, Ireland striker Shane Long could be set to start for a Southampton team that could go top of the Premier League with victory over Newcastle tonight.

Soccer • 06 Nov 20

Bournemouth players were visibly dejected after the final whistle

Bournemouth close to abyss after loss to Southampton

Struggling Bournemouth's Premier League survival hopes have been left hanging by a thread following late VAR drama in a damaging 2-0 home defeat to local rivals Southampton.

Soccer • 19 Jul 20

Long battling for possession with Watford's Craig Cathcart

Shane Long sees game time as Southampton secure safety

Southampton moved up to the 40 point mark, often seen as being "safe" in the Premier League, with a 3-1 victory over Watford on Sunday.

Soccer • 28 Jun 20

Shane a Long shot to feature in Saints' return

Republic of Ireland international Shane Long is a major doubt for Southampton's first game back against Norwich on Friday.

Soccer • 18 Jun 20

Shane Long agrees new Southampton contract

Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long has agreed a two-year contract extension with Southampton, ending speculation about his future.

Soccer • 04 Jun 20

Shane Long fires Martin O'Neill's side to a memorable victory over Germany

Favourite Sporting Moment: Shane Long sinks Germany

As part of the Morning Ireland sporting moment series, we've been looking back on some of the best moments in Irish sport. Today it's a memorable night in 2015 and Ireland's scalp of the reigning world champions Germany.

Soccer • 14 May 20