Albion blame Hull for Long deal farce

West Brom last night blamed Hull for the collapse of the deadline-day transfer of Ireland striker Shane Long, rejecting claims the deal was off as a result of Romelu Lukaku joining Everton.

Thu, 05 Sep, 2013 - 01:00

Michael Hughes

Republic of Ireland striker Long had been given permission to leave the national team’s training camp to discuss a “transfer-related matter”.

The 26-year-old was reportedly at the Tigers’ training ground when it emerged Baggies boss Steve Clarke had pulled the plug on the deal.

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Courts Soccer Place: Ireland Place: Goodison Park Person: Hull Person: Long Person: Shane Long Person: Romelu Lukaku Person: Steve Clarke Person: Lukaku Person: Richard Garlick Person: Shane Person: Nick Thompson Organisation: Albion Organisation: West Brom Organisation: Everton Organisation: Chelsea

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