Goalscorer McClean happy with part in ‘vital’ win James McClean admitted he was having a “stinker” of a match before his second-half brace helped secure Ireland a 3-1 win away to Moldova in the Group D World Cup qualifier. Soccer • 09 Oct 16
Goalscorer McClean happy with part in ‘vital’ win James McClean admitted he was having a “stinker” of a match before his second-half brace helped secure Ireland a 3-1 win away to Moldova in the Group D World Cup qualifier. Soccer • 09 Oct 16
Watch Shane Long's goal against Moldova Watch as Shane Long put the Republic of Ireland 1-0 up against Moldova in the World Cup qualifier. Soccer • 09 Oct 16
Watch Shane Long's goal against Moldova Watch as Shane Long put the Republic of Ireland 1-0 up against Moldova in the World Cup qualifier. Soccer • 09 Oct 16
Saints and Hapoel Be'er Sheva ends scoreless Ireland striker Shane Long started for Southampton but the Premier League side were held to a 0-0 Europa League draw away to Hapoel Be'er Sheva. Soccer • 29 Sep 16
Saints and Hapoel Be'er Sheva ends scoreless Ireland striker Shane Long started for Southampton but the Premier League side were held to a 0-0 Europa League draw away to Hapoel Be'er Sheva. Soccer • 29 Sep 16
Ireland monitoring McCarthy fitness issues James McCarthy's groin injury is being monitored as Ireland boss Martin O'Neill begins preparations for next Monday's tough opening World Cup qualifier in Serbia. Soccer • 29 Aug 16
Ireland monitoring McCarthy fitness issues James McCarthy's groin injury is being monitored as Ireland boss Martin O'Neill begins preparations for next Monday's tough opening World Cup qualifier in Serbia. Soccer • 29 Aug 16
Shane Long pens fresh four-year Southampton deal Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long has signed a new four-year contract with Southampton. Soccer • 21 Jul 16
Shane Long pens fresh four-year Southampton deal Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long has signed a new four-year contract with Southampton. Soccer • 21 Jul 16
Henry handball no longer an issue, says Shane Long Shane Long has dismissed the notion that Ireland will be gunning for revenge over the Thierry Henry handball incident from 2009 when they take on France in the last 16 of the Euros in Lyon on Sunday. Euro 2016 • 24 Jun 16
Henry handball no longer an issue, says Shane Long Shane Long has dismissed the notion that Ireland will be gunning for revenge over the Thierry Henry handball incident from 2009 when they take on France in the last 16 of the Euros in Lyon on Sunday. Euro 2016 • 24 Jun 16
Long: 'Penalty' pictures speak for themselves Shane Long left Bordeaux fuming after being denied a penalty which might have changed the course of the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 campaign. Euro 2016 • 19 Jun 16
Long: 'Penalty' pictures speak for themselves Shane Long left Bordeaux fuming after being denied a penalty which might have changed the course of the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 campaign. Euro 2016 • 19 Jun 16
Long praises 'amazing' Stade de France atmosphere Striker Shane Long has praised the noise and colour that Ireland’s fans brought to the Stade de France and said he’s disappointed that the players couldn’t reward them with a win following the 1-1 Euro 2016 draw with Sweden. Euro 2016 • 14 Jun 16
Long praises 'amazing' Stade de France atmosphere Striker Shane Long has praised the noise and colour that Ireland’s fans brought to the Stade de France and said he’s disappointed that the players couldn’t reward them with a win following the 1-1 Euro 2016 draw with Sweden. Euro 2016 • 14 Jun 16
Shane Long ready to write a new chapter in France Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long admits that his goal against Germany in the Euro 2016 qualifying campaign was a turning point for him, but insists he is not resting on his laurels as he seeks to write another chapter in his career. Euro 2016 • 12 Jun 16
Shane Long ready to write a new chapter in France Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long admits that his goal against Germany in the Euro 2016 qualifying campaign was a turning point for him, but insists he is not resting on his laurels as he seeks to write another chapter in his career. Euro 2016 • 12 Jun 16
Koeman: Shane has come a Long way for Saints Southampton manager Ronald Koeman believes Shane Long's current form has been key in his side's upswing in results, with the Ireland striker into double figures in the league this year. Soccer • 06 May 16
Koeman: Shane has come a Long way for Saints Southampton manager Ronald Koeman believes Shane Long's current form has been key in his side's upswing in results, with the Ireland striker into double figures in the league this year. Soccer • 06 May 16
Ireland's Shane Long to make Saints comeback Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long will return from knee trouble for Southampton's Premier League clash with Newcastle at St Mary's on Saturday. Soccer • 08 Apr 16
Ireland's Shane Long to make Saints comeback Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long will return from knee trouble for Southampton's Premier League clash with Newcastle at St Mary's on Saturday. Soccer • 08 Apr 16
Long a doubt for Saints' visit to Leicester Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long is facing a fitness battle to be ready for Southampton’s trip to league leaders Leicester City on Sunday. Soccer • 01 Apr 16
Long a doubt for Saints' visit to Leicester Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long is facing a fitness battle to be ready for Southampton’s trip to league leaders Leicester City on Sunday. Soccer • 01 Apr 16
VIDEO: Long wants Saints run to nail Ireland place Shane Long wants to build on his club form at Southampton to nail down a starting place with Ireland ahead of Euro 2016. Soccer • 21 Mar 16
VIDEO: Long wants Saints run to nail Ireland place Shane Long wants to build on his club form at Southampton to nail down a starting place with Ireland ahead of Euro 2016. Soccer • 21 Mar 16
Koeman: Austin arrival won't spell exit for Long Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has insisted the £4m arrival of Charlie Austin from QPR will not open the door for Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long to leave St Mary's. Soccer • 21 Jan 16
Koeman: Austin arrival won't spell exit for Long Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has insisted the £4m arrival of Charlie Austin from QPR will not open the door for Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long to leave St Mary's. Soccer • 21 Jan 16
Saints beat Baggies as Long speculation continues Southampton rediscovered their goal-scoring touch on the day they signed Charlie Austin by thumping West Brom 3-0 at St Mary’s. Soccer • 16 Jan 16
Saints beat Baggies as Long speculation continues Southampton rediscovered their goal-scoring touch on the day they signed Charlie Austin by thumping West Brom 3-0 at St Mary’s. Soccer • 16 Jan 16
Shane Long hits brace as Saints demolish Arsenal Shane Long hit a brace and produced a man-of-the-match performance as Southampton hammered Arsenal 4-0 at St Mary's Stadium. Soccer • 27 Dec 15
Shane Long hits brace as Saints demolish Arsenal Shane Long hit a brace and produced a man-of-the-match performance as Southampton hammered Arsenal 4-0 at St Mary's Stadium. Soccer • 27 Dec 15
Long way from Tipperary to Euros for striker The village of Gortnahoe in Tipperary may be very much hurling country, but Republic of Ireland and Southampton forward Shane Long has revealed how he forged a successful club and international career far from soccer’s heartlands. Soccer • 20 Dec 15
Long way from Tipperary to Euros for striker The village of Gortnahoe in Tipperary may be very much hurling country, but Republic of Ireland and Southampton forward Shane Long has revealed how he forged a successful club and international career far from soccer’s heartlands. Soccer • 20 Dec 15
Long to spearhead Southampton attack against City Ronald Koeman has backed Shane Long to spearhead Southampton's attack at Manchester City in the absence of suspended top scorer Graziano Pelle. Soccer • 26 Nov 15
Long to spearhead Southampton attack against City Ronald Koeman has backed Shane Long to spearhead Southampton's attack at Manchester City in the absence of suspended top scorer Graziano Pelle. Soccer • 26 Nov 15
Koeman unimpressed by Long's Ireland appearance Southampton boss Ronald Koeman was not entirely impressed with Shane Long's appearance for Ireland in their Euro 2016 qualifying win over Bosnia-Herzegovina. Soccer • 19 Nov 15
Koeman unimpressed by Long's Ireland appearance Southampton boss Ronald Koeman was not entirely impressed with Shane Long's appearance for Ireland in their Euro 2016 qualifying win over Bosnia-Herzegovina. Soccer • 19 Nov 15
Shane Long to miss first leg in Bosnia Shane Long has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 first-leg play-off against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday. Soccer • 11 Nov 15
Shane Long to miss first leg in Bosnia Shane Long has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 first-leg play-off against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday. Soccer • 11 Nov 15
Shane Long continues to give O'Neill concern Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill continues to sweat on the fitness of key striker Shane Long after he was ruled out of this weekend's Premier League match with Sunderland. Soccer • 06 Nov 15
Shane Long continues to give O'Neill concern Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill continues to sweat on the fitness of key striker Shane Long after he was ruled out of this weekend's Premier League match with Sunderland. Soccer • 06 Nov 15
Shane Long a doubt for EURO 2016 play-off Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long is a doubt for the country's EURO 2016 play-off next month after Southampton revealed the Tipperary man will miss two to four weeks due to injured ankle ligaments. Soccer • 15 Oct 15
Shane Long a doubt for EURO 2016 play-off Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long is a doubt for the country's EURO 2016 play-off next month after Southampton revealed the Tipperary man will miss two to four weeks due to injured ankle ligaments. Soccer • 15 Oct 15
VIDEO: Long says Ireland must qualify tonight The hero of Ireland’s historic win over Germany, Shane Long, says his goal will count for nothing if the Boys in Green fail to qualify in Poland tonight. Soccer • 11 Oct 15
VIDEO: Long says Ireland must qualify tonight The hero of Ireland’s historic win over Germany, Shane Long, says his goal will count for nothing if the Boys in Green fail to qualify in Poland tonight. Soccer • 11 Oct 15
Shane Long the hero as Ireland beat Germany Shane Long sprung from the bench to crash home the winning goal as Ireland shocked world champions Germany with a 1-0 win in a breathless EURO 2016 qualifier at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 09 Oct 15
Shane Long the hero as Ireland beat Germany Shane Long sprung from the bench to crash home the winning goal as Ireland shocked world champions Germany with a 1-0 win in a breathless EURO 2016 qualifier at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 09 Oct 15
Capital One Cup: Shane Long stars for Saints Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long scored twice for Southampton in their 6-0 win over MK Dons, while Liverpool needed penalties to get past League Two Carlisle at Anfield. Soccer • 24 Sep 15
Capital One Cup: Shane Long stars for Saints Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long scored twice for Southampton in their 6-0 win over MK Dons, while Liverpool needed penalties to get past League Two Carlisle at Anfield. Soccer • 24 Sep 15
