xLiaaamx Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 He never seems to back himself once he's got the other side of their midfield. That last corner he got was with the meekest swing of the leg I've seen in a while. If he just believed, or even just stopped worrying about the consequences he could actually get some goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 Aye, thought he played well today. Doubt he would have let Doucoure just run off him. Agree 100% Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Day Gadgie Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 2nd half of the promotion season i thought he improved loads and was one of the few players we had who could step up and become a solid Premier League player. He’s got some really useful attributes (mainly linked with athleticism) but at the moment lacks the touch and sharpness to keep the ball consitantly in a PL midfield. That can only improve by having a good attitude and actually playing games. I didn’t see the game today but i’m happy to hear he had a decent game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 I was convinced he could create a good partnership with Merino. I’m certain I posted as such. He was really starting to play the ball around well, tackle and get involved in attack. Then he just fell off the map - remember that ass counter attack last season where he likely should have scored and just fucked it up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest covmag Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Struggling to understand what type of player he wants to be Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Struggling to understand what type of player he wants to be One living in London seems to be his priority. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Everyone gonna be straight on his back after this, completely ignoring his actual performances Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon No9 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Just let him leave! He doesn't want to be here and he's not good enough anyway. Let Longstaff play instead. He must be tested at this level for real if he is about to make it. Can't see him beeing any worse than Hayden, quite the opposite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Should just let him go but Rafa won't be allowed to bring a replacement in, he'd have to probably elevate Longstaff through further. Shame what's happened, I thought he looked a good prospect in the Championship in regards to breaking play and screening the backline, was great the first half of that season but tailed off. Had some half decent performances last season too but Diame was rightly phasing him out. Now, I don't think there's a lack of effort, although the half arsed run onto a ball threaded through the defence v Arsenal didn't do him any favours. Did his job well v Huddersfield but that's another Championship side and yesterday he was light years out of his depth. We're just constantly repeating ourselves; he should not be starting against Man Utd at home 2 seasons on from when he was signed in the Championship. But we all know that already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Aye, thought he played well today. Doubt he would have let Doucoure just run off him. What about Lukaku? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsprillasShinPad Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 He's dead wood. Let him go. Never going to be PL standard Doesn't change the fact that our midfield is dross and we desperately need 5-6 new players of PL standard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 We probably could have got 8 -10 million quid for him this time last year based on the mental way the transfer market is. I wonder if his stagnation is because of these personal problems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Couple of times last night he just stood and watched the ball in the air rather than challenging. Doesn’t want to be here, just sack him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 We probably could have got 8 -10 million quid for him this time last year based on the mental way the transfer market is. I wonder if his stagnation is because of these personal problems. He's still worth that tbh, but it's pretty clear he's not playing particularly well. He's not hiding, just not playing with 100% enthusiasm due to his wish to be away, and given that a big part of his game is his running and energy, it's obviously having an impact. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Technically none of my business, but why is a professional footballer not moving his partner and his kid up to live in the city he's employed in? Is it her career or family that can't force her to move? Just seems incredibly irresponsible, unless I'm missing a medical or personal issue that was reported previously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papavasiliou Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Technically none of my business, but why is a professional footballer not moving his partner and his kid up to live in the city he's employed in? Is it her career or family that can't force her to move? Just seems incredibly irresponsible, unless I'm missing a medical or personal issue that was reported previously. I'm sure I heard it was a medical issue with the kid that was the cause when it was first said he wanted to be back down there with them but to be honest I can't remember if that was actually disclosed or just a rumour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Thought he had an alright game today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Him and Longstaff should start for the foreseeable future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Thought he had an alright game today. He's played decent since his return, despite the abuse he takes from some fans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Him and Longstaff should start for the foreseeable future. Nah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Him and Longstaff should start for the foreseeable future. Nah. Wanna revise this? Be harsh as fuck to leave either of Hayden or Longstaff out for Huddersfield now. Atsu on the other hand.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Aye. They both look quality and compliment each other well. Atsu flatters to deceive and always fades out of the game in the second half. He should be back on the bench and I think he will make way for Almiron. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Him and Longstaff should start for the foreseeable future. Nah. Wanna revise this? Be harsh as fuck to leave either of Hayden or Longstaff out for Huddersfield now. Atsu on the other hand.. This was more to do with Hayden fwiw, and I still don't really like him all that much as a player. Limited. But he has done well recently and we haven't exactly got Kante banging the door down to come back in... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 He's dead wood. Let him go. Never going to be PL standard Doesn't change the fact that our midfield is dross and we desperately need 5-6 new players of PL standard. This has aged well in 6 weeks. It’s almost as if over the top sweeping statements are guaranteed bollocks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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