Reading star Shane Long is the latest striker to be linked with a summer move to Birmingham City as Alex McLeish seeks extra firepower.

Brian McDermott is pondering a return for Shane Long for the clash at Watford and he could replace Simon Church in attack.

Reading’s Shane Long has resigned himself to another season in the Championship following the defeat to Newcastle on Tuesday.

Shane Long has described the start of the second half against Villa as ‘10 minutes of madness’ that cost them a Wembley trip.

Reading boss Brian McDermott reserved praise for goalscorer Shane Long after the 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa.

John Carew scored a second-half hat-trick as Aston Villa staged a remarkable comeback to book a place in the FA Cup semi-finals. Shane Long had put Reading 2-0 up.

Reading boss Brian McDermott will be boosted by the return of striker Shane Long for the FA Cup quarter-final clash with Aston Villa.

Reading will be boosted by the return of striker Shane Long for the FA Cup clash with Aston Villa on Sunday following suspension.

Reading boss Brian McDermott is without striker Shane Long for tonight’s clash at Crystal Palace as he is suspended.

Reading manager Brian McDermott will be without striker Shane Long for the trip to Crystal Palace.