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.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. Bright start: Mikele Leigertwood takes the plaudits after opening the scoring for ReadingIt 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.But Reading defender Ingimarsson said: 'It's normal that clubs are looking at him because he's in super form right now. Up for it: Reading's Chris Beardsley leaps above Stevenage's Ivar Ingimarsson'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.'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.' Nearly man: Darius Charlesleveller wasn't enough to save StevenageGraham 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.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.' Explore more:Places: Newcastle, Republic of Ireland