THE Football Association of Ireland have taken to Facebook to wish Saints star Shane Long well on his road to recovery.

Long suffered broken ribs during Saints’ FA Cup loss to Crystal Palace last weekend and was pictured earlier this week in hospital.

The FAI posted a picture of their mascot on Facebook holding a picture of Long on international duty and clutching a packet of spare ribs.

“We were sorry to hear about Shane Long's injury at the weekend, so Rua is sending him over some spare ribs to help with his recovery! Get well soon Shane! ?#?COYBIG?” the FAI posted.