Kevin Long (footballer)

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Kevin Long
Personal information
Full name Kevin Long[1]
Date of birth 18 August 1990 (1990-08-18) (age 21)
Place of birth Cork, Ireland
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current club Burnley
Number 28
Youth career
2007–2009 Cork City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2009–2010 Cork City 16 (0)
2010– Burnley 0 (0)
2010–2011 → Accrington Stanley (loan) 15 (0)
2011–2012 → Accrington Stanley (loan) 24 (4)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:04, 2 January 2012 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

Kevin Long, (born 18 August 1990) is an Irish football player who plays for Burnley. He plays mainly as a centre-half but can also fill in at full-back.

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Career

Cork City

Long came through the Cork City youth structure, before signing on professional terms in January 2008. He captained Cork City Youths successful FAI Youths Cup and Munster Cup teams in 2009. Shortly after, the centre half made his senior City debut away to St Patricks Athletic coming on as a second half substitute.[2] Long then made his first senior start on 19 July 2009 in a home friendly against Ipswich Town, partnering Dan Murray in defence.[3]

It was reported that Long travelled over to Preston North End for a trial, but whilst there there was interest from League 1 sides Leeds United and Charlton Athletic and Premier League side Burnley.

Burnley

On 26 November 2009 it was announced that Burnley had fought off competition from both Everton and Celtic to get the youngster's signature, and that he was to fly in to meet up with the squad, however he would not be able to sign a full contract until the January transfer window opens.[4] A six figure deal was agreed which would keep long at Burnley until June 2013.[5] On 25 January 2010, it was confirmed that Long had signed for Burnley.

Accrington Stanley

On 15 October 2010, Long joined League Two side Accrington Stanley on a month-long loan deal. He has since had the loan extended till early 2011 after some excellent performances in the heart of the defence. He made his debut for the club the in the 2–3 defeat to Rotherham United, but was sent off after 17 minutes for a foul on Adam Le Fondre. He returned to Burnley on 18 January 2011 after cracking a bone in his foot.

On 31 January 2011 it was confirmed that long had returned on loan at Stanley for the remainder of the season.[6] He returned to Burnley on 23rd May at the end of his loan spell having made 17 appearances.

On the 5th August 2011 it was confirmed he had re-joined Stanley on a 6 month loan deal.

Career statistics

As of 3 September 2011.
Club Season League[A] FA Cup League Cup Other[B] Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Cork City 2009[7] 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0
Total 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0
Burnley 2009–10[8] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2010–11[9] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011–12[10] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Accrington Stanley (loan) 2010–11[11] 15 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 17 0
2011–12[12] 24 4 0 0 1 0 1 0 26 4
Total 39 3 2 0 1 0 1 0 43 3
Career totals 55 3 2 0 1 0 1 0 59 3
A. ^ The "League" column constitutes appearances and goals (including those as a substitute) in the Premier League, the Football League and the League of Ireland Premier Division.
B. ^ The "Other" column constitutes appearances and goals (including those as a substitute) in the play-offs and the Football League Trophy.

References

  1. ^ "List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/12/2010 and 31/12/2010" (PDF). The Football Association. http://www.thefa.com/TheFA/RulesandRegulations/PlayerRegistrations. Retrieved 2010-11-23. 
  2. ^ "Cork City Beat St Pats". http://corkcityfc.ie/main.php?action=newsLink&headlineID=925. Retrieved 2009-07-21. 
  3. ^ "Cork City Beat Ipswich Town". http://corkcityfc.ie/main.php?action=newsLink&headlineID=1031. Retrieved 2009-07-21. 
  4. ^ "Burnley Close To Long DEal". http://www.clarets-mad.co.uk/news/loadnews.asp?cid=TMNW&id=474224. Retrieved 2009-11-26. 
  5. ^ "Deal agreed for Cork defender Long". http://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/page/LatestHeadlines/0,,10413~1887355,00.html. Retrieved 2009-11-26. 
  6. ^ http://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/page/LatestHeadlines/0,,10413~2281210,00.html
  7. ^ "Cork City 2009 player appearances". Soccerway. http://www.soccerway.com/players/kevin-long/78599/. Retrieved 2011-08-31. 
  8. ^ "Burnley 2009/2010 player appearances". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=435&teamTabs=stats. Retrieved 2011-08-31. 
  9. ^ "Burnley 2010/2011 player appearances". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=435&teamTabs=stats. Retrieved 2011-08-31. 
  10. ^ "Burnley 2011/2012 player appearances". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=435&teamTabs=stats. Retrieved 2011-08-31. 
  11. ^ "Accrington 2010/2011 player appearances". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=42&comp_id=4&teamTabs=stats. Retrieved 2011-08-31. 
  12. ^ "Accrington 2011/2012 player appearances". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=42&comp_id=4&teamTabs=stats. Retrieved 2011-08-31. 

External links

Burnley F.C. – current squad