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17/01/2011, 3:18 PM
Junior

Agreed, I just meant in terms of he was (Raul) like a 'fixture & fitting' so to speak. Now if David Connolly was still pushing for a place it would be exactly the same.
17/01/2011, 4:18 PM
SkStu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Serb

In relation to the national team, I think Raul being dropped is very different. Look at the caliber of strikers that have come through behind Raul: David Villa (who has already equaled Raul's goal scoring record for Spain) and Fernando Torres (whose international scoring record is relatively quite poor, "only" 26 goals in 82 games, but is still one of the top strikers in Europe). Spain have the pool of players that they can afford to drop players like Raul. We don't.

Raul got dropped and Spain proceeded to win their first tournament in 50 years... i dont mind the comparison.

Though obviously it wouldnt be as long a wait in our case, given that we won the Icelandic Triangular Tournament under JC in 1986.
18/01/2011, 2:57 PM
Serb

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkStu

Though obviously it wouldnt be as long a wait in our case, given that we won the Icelandic Triangular Tournament under JC in 1986.

Celtic Cup, here we come.
18/01/2011, 3:01 PM
SkStu

It is written. :)
29/01/2011, 4:02 PM
TrapAPony

Scored the winner on 87mins in a 2-1 away win over Stevenage in the FA Cup.
31/01/2011, 2:20 AM
TrapAPony

Ivar Ingimarsson believes Reading would have to be offered a ‘hell of a lot of money’ to sell Shane Long.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...gimarsson.html
31/01/2011, 2:27 AM
CraftyToePoke

Sounds like fighting talk from a man desperte for midnight tonight, still all good from our view point, even better if he goes to a Prem side who arent circling the plughole, an established team at that level. Would be great to see someone like Everton take a punt on him.
31/01/2011, 8:27 AM
elroy

Talk of Celtic putting in a bid according to the today fm this morning. No no and no. He is too good and showing far too much potential to move up there. Would prefer that he continues his progress with Reading until the summer at least and then reassess his options.
31/01/2011, 8:54 AM
Plastic Paddy

Quote:

Originally Posted by elroy

Talk of Celtic putting in a bid according to the today fm this morning. No no and no. He is too good and showing far too much potential to move up there. Would prefer that he continues his progress with Reading until the summer at least and then reassess his options.

That was the gist of the post that I had removed. I think Today FM's info came from message board chatter. Long is a player that is liked by the Celtic hierarchy but not considered essential.

:ball: PP
31/01/2011, 12:01 PM
Noelys Guitar

Long possible move to West Ham BBC (even if Hammond is denying it)
https://twitter.com/bbcsport_david Our front two against Slovakia away playing up front for West ham.
31/01/2011, 6:42 PM
seanfhear

The Long to West Ham rumour has been around before and it is a possibility. It certainly would not surprise me if middle to lower premier league clubs were showing an interest with Shane's recent form.
31/01/2011, 6:48 PM
theworm2345

I can't see West Ham buying Long after just recently buying Demba Ba, loaning Robbie Keane, and still having Cole (at least for now), Obinna, Piquionne, and even Benni McCarthy (who, at the very least, still has to get paid and West Ham aren't exactly a model for good finances).

EDIT: They also just signed 18 year old striker Paul McCallum from non-league Dulwich Hamlet.
31/01/2011, 6:52 PM
ken foree

Quote:

Originally Posted by theworm2345

I can't see West Ham buying Long after just recently buying Demba Ba, loaning Robbie Keane, and still having Cole (at least for now), Obinna, Piquionne, and even Benni McCarthy (who, at the very least, still has to get paid and West Ham aren't exactly a model for good finances).

newcy maybe? they seem like they are about to be flush with cash.
31/01/2011, 7:51 PM
Noelys Guitar

19.45 Sky Sports News has just shown footage of Avram Grant chatting outside the West Ham training ground - and the Hammers boss says the east Londoners could still add "maybe one" more player to the squad before the close of the transfer window. Carlton Cole, however, is staying put, he says, despite links to Newcastle
31/01/2011, 7:57 PM
TrapAPony

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar

19.45 Sky Sports News has just shown footage of Avram Grant chatting outside the West Ham training ground - and the Hammers boss says the east Londoners could still add "maybe one" more player to the squad before the close of the transfer window. Carlton Cole, however, is staying put, he says, despite links to Newcastle

This was probably it : ''West Ham have signed 17-year-old striker Paul McCallum from non-league Dulwich Hamlet for an undisclosed fee.''
31/01/2011, 8:27 PM
Charlie Darwin

According to Twitter, Shane Long is at Upton Park, undergoing a medical at Newcastle United and a plane is currently on its way to Reading to fly him up to Glasgow to clinch the deal with Celtic. He's going to be wrecked by the end of the night...
01/02/2011, 7:12 PM
theworm2345

Just hauled off after 18 minutes, must be an injury.
01/02/2011, 8:33 PM
tetsujin1979

Reading turned down "strong Premier League interest" for Long in the transfer window: http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/News...282012,00.html
01/02/2011, 8:33 PM
tetsujin1979

from the Cardiff - Reading live text feed: http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/News...282360,00.html

Quote:

9 mins - Longy has needed some treatment. It looks like his hip is causing him a problem. He's trying to run it off now. All eyes are on our star striker and how he is running.

17 mins - He's left it as long as possible but Brian MCDermott is forced to make a change. Long will come off and Noel Hunt enters the fray early.
01/02/2011, 10:38 PM
Junior

And how did Noely do?
02/02/2011, 8:39 AM
elroy

Am sure I heard on Sky Sports news last night that Hunt set up the winning goal.
02/02/2011, 9:23 AM
Junior

90:00+1:02
Assist on the goal came from Noel Hunt

Yeah he did but it actually ended up a 2-2 draw (goals in 92nd and 97th minute). Anyway Noely has his own thread so apologies for taking off track......
02/02/2011, 9:23 AM
tetsujin1979

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Originally Posted by elroy

Am sure I heard on Sky Sports news last night that Hunt set up the winning goal.

he got the assist alright, but Cardiff went straight down the other end and equalised, finished 2-2:
from Sky Sports match review: http://www.skysports.com/football/ma...284266,00.html

Quote:

Manset then grabbed his first Championship goal when Hunt crossed from the right for a tap in but there was still time for an equaliser.
15/02/2011, 10:49 PM
Sullivinho

13th league goal of the season tonight for Shane.
18/02/2011, 4:20 PM
tetsujin1979

Celtic linked with move for Long in the summer: http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...758959,00.html
18/02/2011, 7:55 PM
elroy

Quote:

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

Celtic linked with move for Long in the summer: http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...758959,00.html

I really really really he doesnt move to Celtic.
18/02/2011, 8:00 PM
tommy_c12000

Didn't realise he was out of contract in the summer. Nicely done on his part, He should have his pick of a number of premier league teams come the summer
22/02/2011, 8:19 PM
Stuttgart88

Just got his 16th of the season, a half volley set up by Noel Hunt who got Reading's first. That's 12 in 15 apparently.
22/02/2011, 8:43 PM
elroy

On an incredible run. Out of interest, what was Doylers best tally in the Championship?

EDIT:
Here is Doyles goal to games ratio for Reading
2008–09 42 18 Champ.
2007–08 36 6 PL
2006–07 32 13 PL
2005–06 45 18 Champ

Long on course to beat Doylers best tally for Reading. He has 14 goals from 32 league appearances.
23/02/2011, 12:48 AM
Colbert Report

I love Kevin Doyle and I appreciate how much he brings to the table, but the lad only has three goals in the league this season! Step yo game up.
23/02/2011, 1:48 PM
jbyrne

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Originally Posted by Colbert Report

I love Kevin Doyle and I appreciate how much he brings to the table, but the lad only has three goals in the league this season! Step yo game up.

out of how many chances he has got in a poor wolves team? id say his goals to chances ratio is up there with tevez this season
23/02/2011, 4:22 PM
the bear

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Originally Posted by jbyrne

out of how many chances he has got in a poor wolves team? id say his goals to chances ratio is up there with tevez this season

if doyle played for man city do you think he would of scored as many as tevez this season??
23/02/2011, 4:23 PM
jbyrne

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Originally Posted by the bear

if doyle played for man city do you think he would of scored as many as tevez this season??

dont know but thats not what i was saying. has tevez defended as well as doyle has this season?
23/02/2011, 5:44 PM
Stuttgart88

If he played for Arsenal I reckon he'd have scored more than Bendtner and Chamakh combined, in my opinion, and would do more for the team.

He's a good player and a very selfless, hard working team player whose contribution amounts to a lot more than just goals. He'd score more at a better club. Maybe not a 20 a year scorer, but 12+ goals in 38 games would be very realistic at a club like, for example, Sunderland.
23/02/2011, 6:40 PM
Noelys Guitar

I'm not sure Doyle's move to Wolves has helped us. His hold up play hand headed knock ons been outstanding. He can take ball into feet or on chest and bring other players into the game and I have only seen one defender all season (Kompany) get the better of Doyle in one on one exchanges. But the positions he has to take up playing for Wolves are not good for someone who wants to score 10 to 15 goals a season. Definetely Wolves best player but I would prefer to him with a club who create more chances. It makes it that little bit harder to score for us as well.
23/02/2011, 6:51 PM
seanfhear

Are there any/many better strikers than Shane in the championship ?
23/02/2011, 7:13 PM
the bear

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Originally Posted by jbyrne

dont know but thats not what i was saying. has tevez defended as well as doyle has this season?

he hasnt had to i suppose, his work rate looks fairly good anytime ive seen him though. doyles workrate and overall contribution are unreal, just don't think he'll ever be a prolific scorer. he's not usually in good goal scoring positions, mostly due to being out doing the donkey work somewhere else, cant be in 2 positions at once. maybe thats down to playing for a bottom of the league team but id say its just how he plays the game.
27/02/2011, 5:14 AM
CraftyToePoke

Long got another one at the weekend, funny to see Paddy McCarthy trying to choke him too after he had 'won' the penalty. Ambrose and Hunt scored in that game also.

It would be great to see Long move up a level, even better if it were to an established Prem side, so it doesnt end up like Doyle to Wolves. Everton need goals and Moyes does go shopping in the Champoinship sometimes, would be nice if we had another guy at a club like that notching regularly this time next year.
28/02/2011, 8:17 PM
bohsRap

Linked with a move to Liverpool:

http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...g-2558963.html

Probably not that realistic, but good to see him mentioned as a premiership player. Would he make it there, who knows. Has definitely improved this year.
28/02/2011, 10:57 PM
Colbert Report

He definitely won't end up at Liverpool, that's for sure! Total nonsense reporting.

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