Coco Pops keeping Long choc full of goals

JEROME THOMAS has revealed the secret behind West Brom striker Shane Long’s never-ending energy — a pre-match bowl of Coco Pops.

Wed, 23 Nov, 2011 - 00:00

John Curtis

The Baggies winger revealed that fit-again striker Long brings his own packet of the cereal to games and tucks into a bowl before kick-off.

It certainly appears to be having the desired effect, with Long netting his fourth goal in 10 games against Bolton on Saturday since his summer move from Reading.

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Courts Soccer Person: Coco Pops Person: Long Person: Jerome Thomas Person: Shane Long Person: Thomas Person: Shane Event: Euro 2012 Organisation: West Brom Organisation: Baggies Organisation: Bolton Organisation: Estonia Organisation: Albion Organisation: Ireland

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