Shane Long

Long and Kevin Doyle signed for the Royals in 2005 in a double move from Cork City FC.

On the signing, Royals boss Paul Ince said, "The arrival of Shane is something of a football fairytale for Reading fans. Long has scored 17 goals in winning 88 caps for his native Republic of Ireland – the first of which came against Bolivia whilst still at Readig in 2007. Republic of Ireland international Shane Long has completed a move to former side Reading FC, the club has announced.

Free agent Long has signed a one-year deal with the Championship club after the end of his contract with Southampton. He will link up there with Irish colleague ...

But make no mistake about it – he is coming into the dressing room purely on the merits of what he can offer this squad out on the pitch. Experience, energy, leadership, desire and a natural instinct you need to score goals…Shane will be an important addition to the group we are patiently trying to build and grow.” “A return to the club where it all began for Shane has been rumoured for a number of years, so I am delighted to have made that rumour a reality.”

Reading have announced the signing of Ireland international striker Shane Long, after the Tipperary native penned a one-year deal.

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It’s a good group here and one that looks like its going places – I can’t get wait to get going.” Everyone I spoke to about here said how it’s a really good, family club and I have seen that myself already. Reading have announced the signing of Republic of Ireland forward Shane Long on a one-year deal.

Reading FC announced the signing of their former striker Shane Long on Wednesday afternoon, with the 35-year-old agreeing a one-year contract.

- Breaking: Reading complete Shane Long transfer His wife Kayleah took to Instagram (kayleah_long) to express her delight, posting a picture of her husband and their three children. But it is his experience with Royals which he is most remembered for, so this transfer is like a homecoming for him.

Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long has returned to his former club Reading FC following his release from Premier League side Southampton. Shane Long.

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