David Edgar Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 I don't think Pep was thinking "relative to how Busquets plays" when he made that comment. Rafa set up our pivot to perfection, so both players shone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Rafa makes players better/look better. Sean Longstaff should thank his lucky stars that he has Rafas tutelage at such a young age. There's a few of our players who would be absolute dog shit under worse managers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 After showing promise in preseason you can be sure that he’s spent six months of first team training being primed by Rafa in his team to know exactly what they want from him and what he should be doing in different situations. He’s clearly been listening as it shows from the consistency in his early performances and the faith Rafa has shown in him. Colback for example was the exact opposite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Colback was just a poor footballer though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 I don't think Pep was thinking "relative to how Busquets plays" when he made that comment. Rafa set up our pivot to perfection, so both players shone. Nah I just mean in terms of rating an holding midfielder Pep should be one of the best in the world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Interview with him on Sky Sports. Seems like a really nice lad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Gan on Longshaft! New favourite player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 My mate was his teacher and school football coach at John Spence. Taught him everything he knows. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Played really well, again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Like this lad, really want him to do well. Didn’t realise Alan Thompson was his uncle, either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Didn't look out of place again today. I think Shelvey and/or Diame will have bother getting back in the side (as they should!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Like this lad, really want him to do well. Didn’t realise Alan Thompson was his uncle, either. I heard that, so is it the same Alan Thompson who used to play for us in Ardiles' team of teenagers back in the old second division? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Like this lad, really want him to do well. Didn’t realise Alan Thompson was his uncle, either. I heard that, so is it the same Alan Thompson who used to play for us in Ardiles' team of teenagers back in the old second division? I think it’s the one who used to play for Bolton and was a coach here once too. Could be wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Like this lad, really want him to do well. Didn’t realise Alan Thompson was his uncle, either. I heard that, so is it the same Alan Thompson who used to play for us in Ardiles' team of teenagers back in the old second division? I think it’s the one who used to play for Bolton and was a coach here once too. Could be wrong. I think the Ardiles Thompson played for Bolton as well, could be the same one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankpingel Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Definitely started here though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 He’s going to be a good player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 It's a shame he is likely to get lost in the shuffle over the next couple of weeks. He deserves to keep his place tbh. Going back to a squad role now is going to suck for his development. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 It's a shame he is likely to get lost in the shuffle over the next couple of weeks. He deserves to keep his place tbh. Going back to a squad role now is going to suck for his development. Rafa will keep working with him. I think he will get the wolves game too tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 4 year contract before christmas is a good sign too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Longstaff had some lovely moments today in which he'd turn under pressure into space, retain ball and distribute it out wide or forward. Really pleasing to see versus a swarming press. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Absolutely love him. Long may he continue in the side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 I'd not drop him for Shelvey, Diame or Ki at the moment tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Would be interesting if we were brave enough to partner him with Ki, otherwise it’s going to be a tricky selection. Ki might be out a while anyway, so I think he’s safe for a few weeks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Getting better with each match and is definitely a Premier League midfielder from what I've seen of him so far. Seems to have a decent engine and is very tidy in possession, while also having the ability to turn the play faster than Diame and Ki generally do. Has to retain his place in the team even when the others are fit, for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Been really impressed with him so far, he has a great deal of composure for someone so young. Needs to work on his shooting though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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