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Shane Long’s West Brom future is in question

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Long nearly signed for Hull City on the last day of the last transfer window but pulled after being assured that he was wanted at West Bromwich Albion. The 26 year old scored his first goal of the season in the last game against Chelsea that ended 2-2. He has been linked with a move away from the baggies however he is trying to get a regular spot in the team.

Shane Long said: “I have always been wanted there. The gaffer said he wants me, I am a big part of his plans and I enjoy playing for him as well. I am just concentrating on my football at West Brom and if a new contract doesn’t get sorted out, then I’ll have to look at pastures new. But at the moment, I am letting that take care of itself.”

The Republic of Ireland international has only played 5 games this season due to injury problems. He knows he is one of the top ranking strikers at the club however he needs to up his goal tally if he wants to remain in that position.

Shane Long said: “I picked up an injury after the second or third game of the season and missed out for two or three games, and then the lads were flying, so it was hard to get back into the side. But I got the nod against Crystal Palace and then again against Chelsea, and I feel like I am playing well and hopefully I can keep my place in there. You can do so well on the pitch but it’s goals which keep you on there, so I am trying to tighten up on that and hopefully I can keep scoring between now and the end of the season.”

The striker hasn’t just been scoring at club level he scored Republic of Ireland’s third goal in the 3-0 win over Latvia. Martin O’Neill started with Robbie Keane as a lone striker and unfortunately Long feels that he has a lot to do if he wants to be placed above him with all of his experience and his goals record at club and country.

Long said: “Robbie has got the record that he has – 62 goals, it is now – and it’s obviously going to be tough to get in there. But I’ll just have to bide my time, like I have done, come off the bench and try to make an impact and show what I can do. But it’s a whole new set of players for the gaffer. He only knows two or three of us from playing underneath him, so first impressions are very important and hopefully I gave a good impression of myself.”

By Billy Foster

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