Shane Long: 'People keep telling me you need to plan for the end but I still have a lot to give'

Long was signed for Bournemouth by manager Jason Tindall but he was sacked the following day after fourth successive defeat

Shane Long 

Shane Long says he still has plenty more to give as he prepares to make his debut for Bournemouth against Birmingham City on Saturday.

Long, who joined Bournemouth on-loan from Southampton, has just turned 34 but retirement is a long way off for the Ireland stalwart who has won 85 caps and scored 17 goals for his country.