Shane Long is leaving Southampton. The Tipperary man’s eight year spell at the club comes to an end following the conclusion of his contract with the premier league side. The 35-year-old Gortnahoe native joined the Saints in 2014, where he scored 37 goals in 245 appearances over his tenure with the club. Long scored the […]
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Shane Long has opened his scoring account with new side Bournemouth.
The Tipperary man scored the equaliser for the Cherries against QPR this afternoon.
It’s Long’s first goal since joining the club on loan from Southampton on deadline day.
However, QPR scored late on to go 2-1 and take all three points in London.
The result leaves Bournemouth in 6th place in the Championship.
The Gortnahoe native will be hoping to continue his goalscoring form and try earn a spot in Stephen Kenny’s Republic of Ireland squad ahead of the World Cup Qualifiers next month.