Oregon_Geordie

Bout time this was highlighted. I've said my thoughts in the other thread. Do I think he'll start regularly in 2 seasons time - no. Is he good enough to be a squad player and play when needed - yes. if he a top 4 PL player? Well he currently is. He get's so much shit, from so called fans, he's played a critical part getting us to 3rd in the league and has also protected the best back 4 in Europe through selfless work. He could do with speeding up his footwork a little and learn how to hit the target more consistently, otherwise he's doing great - give the lad a break!

How exactly do you get to be 3rd in the league when you're not a footballer? lol - honestly intrigued by these comments. Give the lad a break! If he was called Lonstaffio, would that help? Guy was MOTM today and he's just an athlete. Its ridiculous man! He has limitations but he's a premier league footballer, a top 3 one currently.

They are top 4 right now :), I agree to an extend but he had a great game today.

totally agree on Longstaff. someone earlier gave him a 5.5 lol....seems the lad cant do anything right. Other than the usual sky high shot his movement. tackling and off the ball running was one of the highlights today. credit where due.

Huge huge win that! fucking hell! Hope Bruno is not too bad. Great result! onwards and upwards! btw thought Longstaff was decent today, makes some clever runs and nice cross in for the goal. And....another clean sheet! HWTL

I think Lascelles and Lewis would make Maldini look like Boumsong!

Won't knock Eddie for this. We had chances. There was enough on that pitch to beat them. Some, many are just not good enough. Lascelles just projects uncertainty in the back four, as does Dubravka. Both are decent footballers but not leaders. That's the difference with these top players like Tripps and Bruno, they want the ball, they are leaders. Even Joe and BDB, they never hide. You add average players to that in Lewis, Wood, Murphy & Ritchie, along with Longstaff. One of these players can be carried by the above, 3-4 of these starting and you turn back to the old NUFC, weak as piss mentally. Squad needs strengthening asap. Howe needs some reserves.

This thread: Chelsea want....__________.

Said it a few times on here. He'd struggle playing for Ashington. I'd swap him for Windass tomorrow tbh. He's a cart horse, a rabbit in the headlights at a club that is too big for him. Much like Murphy. Lewis, Lascelles, Dubravka. Our first 11 is strong and well drilled. But this is the challenge. Replacing the average, the dead wood, the scared little boys. Some of these are mentally weak, they don't want the ball, they are not good enough. Silver Lining, might get PIF to buy now, and give us one less game to stretch the 11 we have.

shit players, shit result.

He's a coward of a player. In everything he does on the pitch. Lovely lad I'm sure, but terrible footballer.

This. Both utterly useless. Dithering fools.

How fucking bad is Murphy! Jesus. Ritchie putting in a better shift! He's such a coward!

If he was called Jimmy Jones and was a ginger bald lad from Deckham, there would be no fan fair. Not sure what he's done other than a couple of games in his last 30 to warrant such a status. If he's kicked off and being a diva then best for all he moves on. If he pulls his bandages up and gets on with it and wins his ballon d'or then let's keep him. He's becoming a side show to the real event - the team.

Watched them all. Looks like he's trying, but with no much idea of what he's actually doing. It's alien, and unnatural to him, and tbh it looks like he doesn't really understand it himself. Granted, he's trying more.

One good game in 20. Whats the drama, he's not a team player - the reason we are top 3 is due to the team. Get some money in and move him on for someone that can dribble, do step overs and understand team tactics.

Agree, he's so bad. Limited and just running around doing nothing. Didn't even attack the ball at the back post for that chance. File with Wood under shit.

Amazing! Love the man! Squad member for life! Big fucking Dan Burn!

Amazing ground out performance. Back 5 were immense! Wood and Murphy are utterly pointless players, I think both of them actually run away from the ball rather than to it. Otherwise great point, move on! Best defence is the world!

Absolute Beast this guy! So lucky to have him!

Tough game, but some proper negative Nancy's here Hopefully our press and intensity can scare them, bring Maxi on second halve and get the win, or draw. It's a free hit, looking forward to seeing how we show up. Christ, we're 3rd in the league and competing with the top team... Crazy!

Howay! Lets do these!

Great from Brentford. Amazing what Frank is doing there. Nice to see old twisty face again when the 3rd went in. Used to like him, but he's such an insufferable 'kuntz' now.

Lol I trust Howe over you or myself, he seems to rate him as premier league quality. I guess he's playing in the Premier League my chance. Maybe he won a competition.

Comical man! Guess your the type that boo the players too. To Pata's point, short memory. Football is often about players who do the dirty work - I agree he wont be a starter in 2 seasons but your point is actually foolish, as we are 3rd in the league and he's played a huge part in the team getting there. GIve your head a shake