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 Slovakia. Soccer • 26 Feb 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 Slovakia. Soccer • 26 Feb 20
Premier League wrap: Long shines, debut for Smallbone Shane Long strengthened his case for inclusion in Mick McCarthy's Republic of Ireland side for the crucial Euro 2020 play-off with Slovakia as he helped Southampton to a 2-0 defeat of Aston Villa. Soccer • 22 Feb 20
Premier League wrap: Long shines, debut for Smallbone Shane Long strengthened his case for inclusion in Mick McCarthy's Republic of Ireland side for the crucial Euro 2020 play-off with Slovakia as he helped Southampton to a 2-0 defeat of Aston Villa. Soccer • 22 Feb 20
Long opens up about 'killer blow' of Ireland omission Shane Long has spoken about the "killer blow" of being left out of the Republic of Ireland squad for the Euro 2020 qualifiers, but said he was hungry to play his way back into favour in time for the upcoming game against Slovakia. Soccer • 18 Feb 20
Long opens up about 'killer blow' of Ireland omission Shane Long has spoken about the "killer blow" of being left out of the Republic of Ireland squad for the Euro 2020 qualifiers, but said he was hungry to play his way back into favour in time for the upcoming game against Slovakia. Soccer • 18 Feb 20
Shane Long a 'symbol of Saints philosophy' - Hasenhuttl Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has lavished praise on Ireland forward Shane Long amid speculation that the club will offer the player a contract extenstion. Soccer • 13 Feb 20
Shane Long a 'symbol of Saints philosophy' - Hasenhuttl Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has lavished praise on Ireland forward Shane Long amid speculation that the club will offer the player a contract extenstion. Soccer • 13 Feb 20
McCarthy knows financial implications of qualification Mick McCarthy says there is no added pressure on him as he begins preparations for next month's decisive Euro 2020 play-offs. Soccer • 11 Feb 20
McCarthy knows financial implications of qualification Mick McCarthy says there is no added pressure on him as he begins preparations for next month's decisive Euro 2020 play-offs. Soccer • 11 Feb 20
Shane Long scores but Tottenham knock Southampton out Tottenham are through to the FA Cup fifth round after overcoming a Southampton side, who saw Shane Long score their opener, in a replay Soccer • 05 Feb 20
Shane Long scores but Tottenham knock Southampton out Tottenham are through to the FA Cup fifth round after overcoming a Southampton side, who saw Shane Long score their opener, in a replay Soccer • 05 Feb 20
'He's giving everything' - Saints boss hails Shane Long Ralph Hasenhuttl has hailed workhorse Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long as vital to Southampton's recent resurgence. Soccer • 17 Jan 20
'He's giving everything' - Saints boss hails Shane Long Ralph Hasenhuttl has hailed workhorse Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long as vital to Southampton's recent resurgence. Soccer • 17 Jan 20
Obafemi in the frame to earn starting berth for Cup tie Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl may decide to shuffle his pack for the FA Cup third-round clash with Huddersfield on Saturday. Soccer • 03 Jan 20
Obafemi in the frame to earn starting berth for Cup tie Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl may decide to shuffle his pack for the FA Cup third-round clash with Huddersfield on Saturday. Soccer • 03 Jan 20
Saints pair Obafemi & Long in race to be fit for Spurs Southampton will check on Republic of Ireland international strikers Michael Obafemi and Shane Long ahead of the Saints' Premier League clash with Tottenham tomorrow. Soccer • 31 Dec 19
Saints pair Obafemi & Long in race to be fit for Spurs Southampton will check on Republic of Ireland international strikers Michael Obafemi and Shane Long ahead of the Saints' Premier League clash with Tottenham tomorrow. Soccer • 31 Dec 19
Long a doubt for Saints' Christmas clashes Southampton's bid to continue climbing the Premier League table has been dealt a blow as striker Shane Long has sustained a knee injury. Soccer • 24 Dec 19
Long a doubt for Saints' Christmas clashes Southampton's bid to continue climbing the Premier League table has been dealt a blow as striker Shane Long has sustained a knee injury. Soccer • 24 Dec 19
Ward-Prowse earns Saints crucial win against Watford Southampton picked up a first home win in nine Premier League games with a dramatic 2-1 victory which leaves fellow strugglers Watford languishing at the bottom. Soccer • 30 Nov 19
Ward-Prowse earns Saints crucial win against Watford Southampton picked up a first home win in nine Premier League games with a dramatic 2-1 victory which leaves fellow strugglers Watford languishing at the bottom. Soccer • 30 Nov 19
McCarthy not closing the door on Shane Long Mick McCarthy insisted that the door remains open for Shane Long to return to the Ireland squad, confirming that the striker remains in his plans for the remainder of the Euro 2020 qualification campaign. Soccer • 02 Sep 19
McCarthy not closing the door on Shane Long Mick McCarthy insisted that the door remains open for Shane Long to return to the Ireland squad, confirming that the striker remains in his plans for the remainder of the Euro 2020 qualification campaign. Soccer • 02 Sep 19
McCarthy sticking with squad despite Long injury Mick McCarthy believes that he has plenty of ammunition in his squad and will not make any additions for the trip to Denmark despite Shane Long being ruled out through injury. Soccer • 03 Jun 19
McCarthy sticking with squad despite Long injury Mick McCarthy believes that he has plenty of ammunition in his squad and will not make any additions for the trip to Denmark despite Shane Long being ruled out through injury. Soccer • 03 Jun 19
Long ruled out of Euro 2020 qualifiers Shane Long has been ruled out of the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers after he suffered a hamstring injury in training with the Republic of Ireland. Soccer • 03 Jun 19
Long ruled out of Euro 2020 qualifiers Shane Long has been ruled out of the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers after he suffered a hamstring injury in training with the Republic of Ireland. Soccer • 03 Jun 19
McCarthy delighted for Long & eyeing Hoban's form Mick McCarthy has reasons to be cheerful ahead of Ireland's end of season training camp in Portugal, and looking ahead to the Euro 2020 qualifiers in June. Soccer • 28 Apr 19
McCarthy delighted for Long & eyeing Hoban's form Mick McCarthy has reasons to be cheerful ahead of Ireland's end of season training camp in Portugal, and looking ahead to the Euro 2020 qualifiers in June. Soccer • 28 Apr 19
Premier League wrap: Southampton secure survival Southampton secured their top-flight future with a 3-3 draw against neighbours Bournemouth as Cardiff's chances of escaping the drop were dealt a potentially-fatal blow with defeat by already-relegated Fulham. Soccer • 27 Apr 19
Premier League wrap: Southampton secure survival Southampton secured their top-flight future with a 3-3 draw against neighbours Bournemouth as Cardiff's chances of escaping the drop were dealt a potentially-fatal blow with defeat by already-relegated Fulham. Soccer • 27 Apr 19
Long eager to earn new contract at Southampton Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long is hoping to convince manager Ralph Hasenhuttl that he's worthy of a place in his long term plans and a new contract. Soccer • 25 Apr 19
Long eager to earn new contract at Southampton Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long is hoping to convince manager Ralph Hasenhuttl that he's worthy of a place in his long term plans and a new contract. Soccer • 25 Apr 19
Long had no idea he had broken scoring record Shane Long was unaware he had scored the fastest goal in Premier League history in Southampton's 1-1 draw at Watford. Soccer • 24 Apr 19
Long had no idea he had broken scoring record Shane Long was unaware he had scored the fastest goal in Premier League history in Southampton's 1-1 draw at Watford. Soccer • 24 Apr 19
Magnificent seven - Long scores fastest ever PL goal Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long has scored the fastest goal in Premier League history, scoring for Southampton against Watford after just seven seconds. Soccer • 23 Apr 19
Magnificent seven - Long scores fastest ever PL goal Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long has scored the fastest goal in Premier League history, scoring for Southampton against Watford after just seven seconds. Soccer • 23 Apr 19
Saints let points slip late on after Long makes history Shane Long scored the fastest goal in Premier League history as Southampton edged another point closer to safety with a 1-1 draw at Watford. Soccer • 23 Apr 19
Saints let points slip late on after Long makes history Shane Long scored the fastest goal in Premier League history as Southampton edged another point closer to safety with a 1-1 draw at Watford. Soccer • 23 Apr 19
Henderson credits Klopp for Reds' late-goal habit Jordan Henderson believes Jurgen Klopp's never-say-die attitude is responsible for Liverpool's habit of snatching late wins. Soccer • 06 Apr 19
Henderson credits Klopp for Reds' late-goal habit Jordan Henderson believes Jurgen Klopp's never-say-die attitude is responsible for Liverpool's habit of snatching late wins. Soccer • 06 Apr 19
Long limps out of Saints win while Coleman takes ill Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy was handed a couple of concerns on Saturday after Shane Long limped out of Southampton's clash with Tottenham while Seamus Coleman pulled out of the Everton team due to illness. Soccer • 09 Mar 19
Long limps out of Saints win while Coleman takes ill Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy was handed a couple of concerns on Saturday after Shane Long limped out of Southampton's clash with Tottenham while Seamus Coleman pulled out of the Everton team due to illness. Soccer • 09 Mar 19
Premier League round up: Long back among the goals Shane Long scored what proved to be the winning goal as the ten men of Southampton claimed a gutsy 2-1 victory over Leicester. Soccer • 12 Jan 19
Premier League round up: Long back among the goals Shane Long scored what proved to be the winning goal as the ten men of Southampton claimed a gutsy 2-1 victory over Leicester. Soccer • 12 Jan 19
Derby hold Southampton to earn FA Cup replay Tom Lawrence's stunner shocked Southampton as Derby hit back from 2-0 down to force an FA Cup replay. Soccer • 05 Jan 19
Derby hold Southampton to earn FA Cup replay Tom Lawrence's stunner shocked Southampton as Derby hit back from 2-0 down to force an FA Cup replay. Soccer • 05 Jan 19
History repeats itself as Irish goals run dry The stalemate with Northern Ireland is the first time in six years that the Republic of Ireland have gone three games without scoring. The more things change, the more they stay the same Soccer • 16 Nov 18
History repeats itself as Irish goals run dry The stalemate with Northern Ireland is the first time in six years that the Republic of Ireland have gone three games without scoring. The more things change, the more they stay the same Soccer • 16 Nov 18
