Shane Long

The "weekend newspaper reports" referred to is one report, from the News of the World. Make of that what you will.

Doyle has had 33 shots this season, 16 on target and 3 goals. A ratio of 0.09 shots to goals.

Tevez has had 86 shots, 51 on target and 18 goals. A ratio of 0.21 shots to goals.

Based on stats, Tevez is 2.3 times more likely to score from a shot then Kevin Doyle this season.

Chicharito is something insane like 9 goals from 13 shots.

I remember John O'Shea managed 4 goals from 4 shots one season.

Long has had success on Merseyside in cup competitions, we'll see what he can do against Everton.

What a ball from Harte to Long there. Talk about turning back the clock. And Coleman almost scored at the other end just before. Any ball hit just beyond the far post and Coleman will win it in the air (very like Stapleton in his heyday)

Reading up 1-0. Playing some very nice football with Harte, Hunt and Long all involved in some excellent build up play to the corner before the goal. Reading just missed a simple one on one. should be 2-0

Harte to replace Kilbane in the Irish starting XI? :D

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Originally Posted by AlaskaFox

Harte to replace Kilbane in the Irish starting XI? :D

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Hes going to get picked for the u21's instead. Playing very well. Takes every corner and most of the free kicks. Still has a lethal left foot.

who had the best left foot backj in the day? Him or Andy Hinchcliffe?

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Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar

Hes going to get picked for the u21's instead. Playing very well. Takes every corner and most of the free kicks. Still has a lethal left foot.

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Just hit the post there.

Long could do well at Everton

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Originally Posted by cornflakes

Long could do well at Everton

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I want him at Celtic.

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Originally Posted by TiocfaidhArmani

I want him at Celtic.

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He's too good for SPL football.

Another Shane Long goal today - 16th league goal of the season I think.

Ian Harte has scored 2 as well. Reading lead Middlesbrough 4-1. With our current injury list is there any hope for Harte?

and a second before being substituted

Make that 17 now.

Another one tonight at Ipswich. Reading 1 up at HT.

Must be well on course to beat Doyle's best for Reading at this stage.

We play Macedonia tomorrow. You're the manager. Who do you pick? Long or Keane?

(No jokes about Long playing 2 games in 24 hours please).

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Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

We play Macedonia tomorrow. You're the manager. Who do you pick? Long or Keane?

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Long.

Or both of them.

You?