| Name: | Shane Long |
| Nationality: | Irish |
| Date of Birth: | 22/01/1987 |
| Height: | 5' 11" (180cm) |
| Weight: | 12st 11lbs (81.0kg) |
| Position: | Striker |
Full Republic of Ireland international who arrived at Madejski Stadium for a nominal fee from Cork City in the summer of 2005.
Although initially viewed as 'one for the future', Shane's rapid progression in the first half of 2005/6 saw him earn a first team debut against Leicester on 28th December, and three days later he scored a dramatic late equaliser at Derby to preserve the team's long unbeaten run. Continued to impress and scored twice in the 5-0 home win that earned the Championship in April.
Impressed in the Premiership, and earned his first caps for Ireland in the early part of 2007, as well as scoring his first goals at Premiership and international level.
Signed a new contract in summer 2007 that ties him to the Club until 2011. Scored a double for Ireland in their 4-0 win over Denmark in August 2007.
Scored nine times in the Royals first season back at Championship level.
| Competition | Apps (as sub) |
Goals | Yellow Cards |
Red Cards |
| League | 9 (8) | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| FA Cup | 0 (3) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Career History: | ||||
| Club | Season | Comp. | Apps (as sub) |
Goals |
| Reading | 2008 - 09 | League | 13 (26) | 9 |
| FA Cup | 1 (0) | 0 | ||
| League Cup | 3 (0) | 0 | ||
| Reading | 2007 - 08 | League | 7 (22) | 3 |
| FA Cup | 2 (0) | 0 | ||
| League Cup | 1 (0) | 0 | ||
| Reading | 2006 - 07 | League | 9 (12) | 2 |
| FA Cup | 1 (0) | 1 | ||
| League Cup | 2 (0) | 1 | ||
| Reading | 2005 - 06 | League | 1 (10) | 3 |
| FA Cup | 4 (0) | 1 | ||
