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Shane Long

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# shane-long - Yesterday’s News

Roundly predicted as relegation fodder, it’s West Brom 1-0 TheScore.ie

Only two of our Premier League experts predicted The Baggies to beat the drop.

Player ratings: How Trap’s Ireland squad got on for their clubs this season

We assess the fortunes of both the key members and the individuals on the periphery of the Irish team.

# shane-long - Tuesday 16 April, 2013

Pick the country’s sexiest sportsman from these 18 studs, Ireland

Paul Green can’t talk his way into this squad.

# shane-long - Sunday 7 April, 2013

5 things we learned from this weekend’s Premier League action

Our assessment of Shane Long’s performance against Arsenal and more opinions on the games across the water.

# shane-long - Friday 29 March, 2013

# shane-long - Tuesday 26 March, 2013

Ireland v Austria: 3 key battles for tonight’s match

They may be ranked 39 places behind us in the FIFA rankings but this evening’s opponents possess a number of dangerous players.

# shane-long - Friday 22 March, 2013

Here’s how the Ireland players rated against Sweden tonight

Our thoughts on how the Boys in Green fared this evening.

# shane-long - Monday 11 February, 2013

Is Ireland’s Shane Long on his way to Lazio or Sevilla?

The striker is set to enter the final 12 months of his contract at the end of the season.

# shane-long - Wednesday 6 February, 2013

Sink or swim as Trap picks Sammon to lead Ireland’s line

Derby County’s Conor Sammon makes his Ireland debut in tonight’s friendly against Poland.

# shane-long - Tuesday 5 February, 2013

New tactics? Ireland go green to promote ‘Shave or Dye 2013’

The sight of McShane’s green mohawk will give Poland’s strikers a sleepless night. Is that the plan?

# shane-long - Wednesday 30 January, 2013

Le Fondre brace heaps pressure on Rafa’s Chelsea

Shane Long and Wes Hoolahan both got their names on the scoresheet tonight while Joey O’Brien also had the ball in the net — but it was at the wrong end.

# shane-long - Monday 7 January, 2013

Irish Eye: O’Kane dabbles in a spot of cup magic

There was plenty of Irish interest in the FA Cup third round this weekend. Here are some of the highlights.

# shane-long - Tuesday 1 January, 2013

As it happened: West Brom v Fulham, Premier League

Steve Clarke’s men had a chance to go fourth with a win in floodgate-opening style.

# shane-long - Saturday 29 December, 2012

Legends This post contains images

It was a very good year: Here are 32 of 2012’s sporting winners

Featuring Katie Taylor, Rob Kearney and much much more.

# shane-long - Monday 24 December, 2012

Looking Back This post contains videos

Irish soccer in 2012: All you need to know in eight videos

Shane Long, Kevin Kilbane and Sligo Rovers all made an impact for various reasons.

# shane-long - Tuesday 11 December, 2012

Going nowhere: Long plays down transfer rumours

The West Brom striker has also encouraged his side to remain positive despite their recent dip in form.

# shane-long - Monday 10 December, 2012

LFC

Phil Thompson: Shane Long isn’t good enough to play for Liverpool

The Sky Sports pundit wants Huntelaar or Lewandowski at Anfield instead.

# shane-long - Tuesday 4 December, 2012

Going nowhere: Clarke rejects Long rumours

The striker has been linked with a move to Liverpool in recent days.

# shane-long - Thursday 29 November, 2012

5 things we learned from last night’s Premier League action

We assess the absence of Shane Long from West Brom’s starting team, and United’s unconvincing win over West Ham.

# shane-long - Monday 26 November, 2012

Off the record: 5 sporting stories you may have missed this weekend

Featuring bald cheerleaders, tekkers from Julio Cesar and Ricky Hatton’s farewell.

Boys In Green This post contains videos

Irish Eye: Sammon in frying form with Derby double

There were also goals for West Brom’s Shane Long and… Paul Green!

# shane-long - Sunday 25 November, 2012

5 things we learned from this weekend’s Premier League action

The performances of Rafa Benitez, Luis Suarez and Shane Long are all up for discussion.

# shane-long - Saturday 24 November, 2012

Long on target as Baggies move up to third

In-form West Brom were at the Stadium of Light for today’s early kick-off.

# shane-long - Friday 23 November, 2012

Fantasyland: The European hangover begins

Man City take on Chelsea, in what is undoubtedly this week’s biggest game as far as Fantasy Football players are concerned.

# shane-long - Wednesday 21 November, 2012

Liam Sheedy credits hurling roots with assisting Long’s development

The former Tipperary All-Ireland winning manager is full of praise for the former county minor and current West Brom striker.

# shane-long - Monday 19 November, 2012

Irish Eye: Long puts family loss to one side, downs Chelsea

Despite losing his grandmother, the Baggies striker played, and scored, on Saturday.

# shane-long - Wednesday 14 November, 2012

Method in the madness as Trap readies Greek play

Giovanni Trapattoni knows that he needs to experiment in tonight’s friendly against Greece – but he won’t sacrifice the result.

# shane-long - Tuesday 13 November, 2012

The Morning Score: Tuesday

Here are five sports stories worth reading before you start your day.

# shane-long - Friday 9 November, 2012

Fantasyland: Players reeling following unpredictable gameweek

Wigan beating Tottenham? Chelsea only drawing with Swansea? What’s happened to league we all know and love?

# shane-long - Tuesday 6 November, 2012

Fit-again Shane Long called up by Trapattoni for Greece game

The West Brom striker was initially left out of the provisional squad for the Aviva Stadium friendly.

# shane-long - Monday 5 November, 2012

Shane Long shines on return from injury as West Brom see off Saints

Peter Odemwingie struck a brace as Nigel Adkins’ Southampton lost out once again.

Shane Long named in West Brom team, despite exclusion from Ireland squad

It’s an early return from injury for the Tipperary man.

# shane-long - Saturday 3 November, 2012

Long could be set for early return from injury

Steve Clarke says the club are managing the Irish striker between games.

# shane-long - Monday 22 October, 2012

Boys In Green This post contains videos

Irish Eye: Hoolahan makes Trap’s trip worthwhile

The Norwich playmaker excelled in front of the Ireland boss at Carrow Road over the weekend.

# shane-long - Friday 19 October, 2012

Scouting mission: 5 grounds Trap should visit this weekend

The Italian and his assistant are believed to be attending top flight games in England.

# shane-long - Monday 15 October, 2012

Faroe Islands v Ireland: 3 things we hope to see on Tuesday

Giovanni Trapattoni’s side play their latest World Cup qualifier in Torshavn tomorrow night.

# shane-long - Monday 1 October, 2012

Irish Eye: Long earns Baggies a share of the spoils on derby day

The Tipperary striker scored in West Brom’s 1-1 draw with Villa, while Cillian Sheridan bagged a hat-trick for Kilmarnock and Liam Lawrence was on target in Greece.

# shane-long - Saturday 22 September, 2012

Premier League: Clarke impressed by ‘fantastic’ Long

The West Brom manager also praised Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku.

# shane-long - Wednesday 12 September, 2012

Open thread: what did you take of Ireland’s performance against Oman last night?

It was comfortable for the Boys in Green in London but there’s plenty for Trap to ponder. What did you make of it?

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