Shane Long makes fairytale return to Reading FC 17 years on 

Long and Kevin Doyle signed for the Royals in 2005 in a double move from Cork City FC

GUESS WHO'S BACK: Shane Long of Republic of Ireland during the international friendly match. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Republic of Ireland international Shane Long has completed a move to former side Reading FC, the club has announced. 

Long joins the Royals on a one-year deal, having originally joined the club in 2005 from Cork City alongside fellow Irish striker, Kevin Doyle.