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
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 … Soccer • 30 Mar
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 … Soccer • 07 Jan
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 … Soccer • 17 Aug 22
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 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
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
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
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 … Soccer • 05 Feb 22
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 … Soccer • 25 Mar 21
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 … Soccer • 24 Feb 21
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 … Soccer • 24 Feb 21
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 … Soccer • 20 Feb 21
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
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 … Soccer • 03 Feb 21
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
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
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 … Soccer • 06 Nov 20
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 … Soccer • 19 Jul 20
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
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 … Soccer • 14 May 20
Sadlier: McCarthy faces 'huge call' over Long Richie Sadlier says Mick McCarthy faces a big decision over whether to recall Shane Long for the Republic of Ireland's crucial Euro 2020 play-off against … Soccer • 26 Feb 20
