TRon Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Weezertron said: Our fanbase always needs a whipping boy, unfortunately. It's not that though, as a team we are getting better, but we aren't going to win titles until our squad is up there with the other CL contenders. The major difference right now is the first teamers like Longstaff and Willock. I would have said Almiron as well a few months ago, but he looks genuinely dangerous these days. These lads all do sterling work with their running and aggression, but the final touch or finish is always just off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Will Smith gif - Take Willock’s name out of your goddamn mouth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 I feel like he's a man footballer now, rather than a boy. He doesn't hide at all on the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Lets be honest if Longstaff added regular goals to his game we'd all be happy. His all round game is very good. Are we expecting to be a gerrard or lampard - no. But havnt chances put on a plate for him and not converting them is annoying like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 I think someone mentioned the other day, he runs and runs but always seems half a second or so late to the press. I think he's the kind we could replace fairly easily, either with a like-for-like replacement, or someone who can play deeper to free up Bruno to play his role as he can do the same job pressing but with the extra quality on the ball and in the box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUHRLYASLEEVESUP Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 4 years since a goal at St James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Been absolutely integral these last few games; goal imminent me thinks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Shame his shooting has turned dreadful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Begbie Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 57 minutes ago, joeyt said: Shame his shooting has turned dreadful WTF has happened to his shooting? He used to have quite a foot on him, remember a few good goals from long range. He has been excellent getting in position lately, so I just hope he gets his finishing sorted out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Disco said: Been absolutely integral these last few games; goal imminent me thinks. I must have been watching a different game as I thought he was poor - vision -->none, passing-->poor, shooting-->well... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Remarkable the positions he finds himself in, when you consider the 2 club feet he is dragging around with him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghandis Flip-Flop Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, duo said: I must have been watching a different game as I thought he was poor - vision -->none, passing-->poor, shooting-->well... It was literally his cross to the back post that set up the goal, ffs some people on here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 I mean he wasn"t even surprised when he skied the first one, it was a business as usual shrug from him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Green Balls Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 He also makes some really clever runs to get in the position to sky it over. he seems to be gaining IQ points as he plays more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 I thought during the game that he was exceptional but I’m shocked at the data. He’s never been as good with his passing as he was today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 He was pretty tidy today, don’t hold the shot against him. It was a bobbly one on his weaker foot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Definitely better with passing, wonder if bruno has been teaching him in training Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Hobbled,needs shoed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Was about to say he's cut out the "getting caught dawdling" thing he used to do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 He's definitely snappier in releasing the ball, suspect actually having quick passing emphasized in training might help rather than the years of just get stuck in shouted at him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 8 minutes ago, STM said: Was about to say he's cut out the "getting caught dawdling" thing he used to do. Was my biggest criticism of him, seemed to happen at least once a match in a dangerous position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 8 minutes ago, STM said: Was about to say he's cut out the "getting caught dawdling" thing he used to do. Probably a bit more confident, maybe a bit to do with Fulham not pressing as well as other teams (like Leeds did). You can't fault his effort and he is fantastic off the ball. But I'd be amazed if he is still about if we become a top 4 staple. Unless there is major, sustained improvement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 He gets more stick than anyone in our team. One missed pass and it’s remembered in full detail on here. His shooting is often inexcusable but he’s got an unreal engine on him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjmc Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 I think the issue for me is it him the player or the position he is playing that is getting him involved so much and in dangerous areas. I think it's a mixture of both so can see why some see him as the unsung hero doing good things and others who say if we had someone of better quality in that role we would see more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greydos Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 All these people saying he won’t be here when we’re top 4 are so forgetful. Serial title-winning Manure had no-skill grafters like John O’Shea, Wes Brown and Phil Neville regularly contributing amongst the stardust players. As far as I can see there’s still room in football for dedicated grafters with narrow focus, like Fred at Manure now. Longstaff’s here for the next 5 years at least in my book Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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