Sean Long up for grabs at end of season -- new development : Wed May 20, 2009 5:55 pm  

Sean Long is considering a move away from St Helens after being told he can speak to other clubs.

The 32-year-old former Great Britain scrum-half has been at Knowsley Road for 12 years, helping Saints win five Challenge Cups and four Super League titles.

A meeting with St Helens chairman Eamonn McManus is planned for the end of the month to talk about an extension of his contract, which runs out at the end of the season.

But with only a one-year deal expected to be on offer, Long admits he could begrudgingly be on his way.

Option
"Obviously I'd like to stop at St Helens to finish my career but, if another club comes in with a two-year deal, I've got to consider it," he said.

"He [McManus] has given me the option to speak to other clubs so I may as well see what's out there.

"It would absolutely kill me to leave. I've made some great friends here. I love the club; I love the style of rugby we play. The fans have always been fantastic with me.

"Hopefully I can get it sorted out and finish my career at St Helens."

Long, who previously played for Wigan and Widnes, is second in the club's all-time list of scorers with 2,586 points from 319 appearances.

: Wed May 20, 2009 5:58 pm  

Like I have said in another thread it said on radio Leeds that we where interested in signing Long.

: Wed May 20, 2009 7:03 pm  

amy victoria wrote:

Like I have said in another thread it said on radio Leeds that we where interested in signing Long.

should imagine there will be at least 7-8 clubs interested

: Wed May 20, 2009 7:07 pm  

I would definatly be interested if he was available, very creative little player

: Thu May 21, 2009 10:18 pm  

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2009/ma ... -st-helens

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2009/ma ... -st-helens

: Thu May 21, 2009 11:06 pm  

Gahan wrote:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2009/may/21/huddersfield-giants-sean-long-st-helens

speculative journalism helps sells papers, I could do the job but don't want lower my self standards

: Fri May 22, 2009 6:34 am  

snowie wrote:

speculative journalism helps sells papers, I could do the job but don't want lower my self standards

I think given a choice Snowey - Id prefer Long at SH !!

: Fri May 22, 2009 7:31 am  

Personally can't stand this excellent player.

However, a 2 year deal for him to teach McNally might not be a bad thing.

: Fri May 22, 2009 7:37 am  

He clearly doesn't want to leave Saints and one has to wonder whether he would be fully committed to the cause and whether it would be the best way to utilise our funds. ATEOTD he's going to be 33 this year, he's ticking on a bit. Not sure it would be for the best to offer him a two year deal IMO.

: Fri May 22, 2009 9:08 am  

Got to agree with Danril

An unmotivates, ageing player at the end of his career looking for a last payday?

No thanks