Source: Daily_Mail
Long carries Reading’s Wembley hopes ahead of Aston Villa showdown
Brian McDermott is backing his former lodger to keep alive Reading's Wembley dream at home against Aston Villa today. [LNB]McDermott, then chief scout, acted as minder to Shane Long when the teenage striker arrived from Tipperary. [LNB]The manager said: 'I think we're now starting to see the real Shane Long. I wouldn't compare him to [ex Reading striker] Kevin Doyle, who I regard as the complete player. [LNB] Match-winner: Shane Long scores the decider against Liverpool this season[LNB]'Shane is not as structured, but he is explosive and a great athlete. Things happen quickly around him.' [LNB]Long has gone into Reading folklore as the scorer of an extra-time winning FA Cup goal at Liverpool, in the third round. [LNB]The Republic of Ireland international, 23, said: 'To be within reach of Wembley is a great feeling. No one will want to let this slip.' [LNB] Watch out Aston Villa, Reading's giant-killer Brian Howard loves to shockALL THE FA CUP AND PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM NEWSASTON VILLA FC
