SUPERTOON Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 He’s just not very good, don’t see what he offers at all tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 (edited) On the assumption we'll sign a CM this summer we'll have six CMs - Bruno, new CM & Joelinton/Willock to start, Longstaff and Shelvey in reserve. As long as three of the first four can play the majority of minutes, that's not bad depth. edit - I also take confidence in the fact that Rafa liked him enough to play him regularly and Howe obviously sees enough there to sort out this new deal. I find it hard to read too much into the Bruce years where his development was clearly stunted. Edited May 25, 2022 by Keegans Export Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 I'm pleased. He's been very good lately. He can be trusted. In a years time, if he feels he hasn't got the game time, we can sell him. Make a few quid back on him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Happy to have him in the squad, interesting to see if he actually gets any games though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 We need so many from England in the squad so if you can have him as a cheap back-up option, it’s cheaper to go and spend £30-40m on a top overseas first-teamer than if we let him go, have to pay 50% extra because of ‘English player tax’ and then have to spend a bit on a back up as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 3 hours ago, SUPERTOON said: He’s just not very good, don’t see what he offers at all tbh. Played full minutes against Arsenal and Burnley. Aye, THAT not very good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Just now, Groundhog63 said: Played full minutes against Arsenal and Burnley. Aye, THAT not very good So because you play 90 minutes it makes you a good player ? This transfer window should easy then, loads of players around who play 90 minutes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Really pleased with this once it’s confirmed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Very happy to keep him, too, he's been decent of late. Easily a better option than Shelvey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 He seems to have recovered that half a millisecond of awareness which had very much gone during the Bruce years. Results in him making a lot more progressive passes and being a lot more combative out of possession. Glad he's staying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Sensible I suppose, doubt he will start more than ten games next season and will be sold on for a few million at the end of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Broon Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 6 hours ago, mouldy_uk said: 3 Years! Along with Dummett he's the only first team player we currently have that would count towards the European home grown rule. So he's going to be an important part of our squad if/when we get into Europe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Good move for all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Geese Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 I still believe Longstaff could turn out to be a special player, he’s nobodies fool and will battle when the tackles start flying. Time will tell with Sean, maybe the playing resemblance to Carrick will come to fruition…….fingers crossed ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Someone ( @Disco?) posted stats and he was really effective closing down and pressing iirc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 He signed da ting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 He looks like he’s getting back to the player he was under Rafa, the manager will get more from him next season hopefully so a good move for both club and player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 I look at him as a potential Darren Fletcher type for Man United. He probably not going to start for us regularly but will also probably get 20+ games, even moreso if we have ambitions of Europe. I also think he will get better as he gets older and more experienced. He seems like one of the key characters in the squad now too, which is strange because a year or so ago he seemed like one of the kids. He's had his bumps in the road, let's hope Eddie can keep him on the straight and narrow. I reckon he would be a target for a lot of lower mid table PL clubs, if he were to be available to buy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greydos Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 He can be our Henderson in a few years time. Keep head down and learn from Eddie. Set the standards of professionalism. And you can bring energy to a steamboat midfield of cultures Brazilians Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Giving him a new contract was a solid move. If he continues to improve and grow in confidence, he'll be a solid squad option, if not or he wants more game time down the road, we can move him on for a few quid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 What do we reckon he's now a week? I'd have a guess at £60k with these owners....any other offers? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 He doesn't hold back in the interview. Decent watch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, Rocker said: He doesn't hold back in the interview. Decent watch. Does he let out his inner Shields? 'Here man, that Bruce blerk was a total cunt man. Fucking Doylem but Eddie's sound like so I'm stopping'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Fair play to him. Still think he lacks the mobility to be a top Premier League player but he’s shown that he can do a job again recently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 51 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said: Someone ( @Disco?) posted stats and he was really effective closing down and pressing iirc Aye, think it was ‘pressures’ of some jazz like that. There’s a capable squad PL midfielder in there for me even if it’s not with us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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