Source: Daily_Mail
Stevenage 1 Reading 2: Shane Long will cost a 'hell of a lot of money', says Ingimarsson
Ivar Ingimarsson believes Reading would have to be offered a 'hell of a lot of money' to sell Shane Long after the striker's late winner at Stevenage secured their place in the fifth draw of the FA Cup.[LNB]The Republic of Ireland international struck in the 87th minute after a spectacular equaliser from Darius Charles cancelled out Mikele Leigertwood's opener in the 2-1 win at Broadhall Way.[LNB] [LNB] Bright start: Mikele Leigertwood takes the plaudits after opening the scoring for Reading[LNB]It was Long's ninth goal in as manygames prompting speculation he could be the subject of a late bid fromclubs in the Barclays Premier League with just days of the Januarytransfer window remaining.[LNB]But Reading defender Ingimarsson said: 'It's normal that clubs are looking at him because he's in super form right now.[LNB] Up for it: Reading's Chris Beardsley leaps above Stevenage's Ivar Ingimarsson[LNB]'He's got a great chance of playingin the Premier League again either now or hopefully with us. He's ayoung player and we want him to stay with us. He's a big part ofReading.[LNB]'I'm sure if there was an offer onthe table it would be difficult for Reading to turn down but it wouldneed to be a hell of a lot of money for them to accept it.'[LNB] Nearly man: Darius Charlesleveller wasn't enough to save Stevenage[LNB]Graham Westley saluted Stevenage'sefforts after the League Two side, ranked 50 places below Reading, camethree minutes away from earning a lucrative replay at the MadejskiStadium.[LNB]The Stevenage manager, whose sidedumped out Newcastle in the previous round, said: 'We tried hard andevery single one of the lads never lacked in effort but in the end itwasn't enough.' [LNB] [LNB] [LNB][LNB] Explore more:Places: Newcastle, Republic of Ireland
