biggmarket Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, Heron said: Shearer backed a pal in Bruce but generally his punditry is right Don't give a fuck, Steve Bruce took the piss out of the fans, club and city and so did Shearer by saying thanks for your hard work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, biggmarket said: Don't give a fuck, Steve Bruce took the piss out of the fans, club and city and so did Shearer by saying thanks for your hard work. Fair. Shearer is also our top goalscorer and my idol so I won't accept your absolutely Fair rationale. You prick. Edited January 16, 2023 by Heron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Think it's a shame if he needs to play that Bruno role now for an extended period of time. I think it's clearly he has been far more suited further forward as a pressing machine. So we lose that and also he's not as effective in that 6 role as seen when he's played there in cup games etc. Hope Bruno isn't out long and/or we get a dedicated DM signed. Think Longstaff is an integral cog in the midfield this year, even if his shooting has been erratic to say the least lately. It doesn't undermine the good things he has brought to the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 6 hours ago, Heron said: More than Maxi does yet some think he's a world beater... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Fucking hell some folk are never happy and want something to moan about. Rewind a year and remember where we we’re you miserable cunts. The lads stats also back up he’s playing very well, some folk just need a boo boy fucking pathetic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWMag Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Longstaff gets a lot of unfair stick, you don’t go on a 14 match unbeaten run by carrying a player. He has clearly contributed to our league position this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Longstaff complies with 90% of the needs of a holding midfielder who´s main facet is to break up play and hinder opposing teams attacking moves. If we also want a midfielder who can pass sublimely and has amazing first touch this is where his missing ten percent is... For me, he give 110% every single game, this more or less makes up for the missing "baller" attributes that I often scream at him about. After the game I can always say that he was decent, during the game we all seem to pick up on that small 10% of faults rather than the 90% of great play... We (I) are a fickle bunch! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Pinkman Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 In the box. Decided to pull it back to the half way line! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Think he's a weak link when we're attacking but he does graft his bollocks off every game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Just now, joeyt said: Think he's a weak link when we're attacking but he does graft his bollocks off every game He definitely is sadly. Perhaps he can improve but because his finishing has been so poor recently he didn’t have the confidence to try and take a shot on near the end. That’s a concern. He also skied one (I know Willock and Joelinton were also major culprits) and mislaid some simple passes in attack. I think he is improving at not holding onto the ball for too long so that’s something at least Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 1 minute ago, joeyt said: Think he's a weak link when we're attacking but he does graft his bollocks off every game I think in an ideal world he should be Joelinton's backup as the workhorse CM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 (edited) I still don’t get the constant criticism of him. He’s good and I thought he was fine tonight. Defensively he never misses anything. Nobody’s passing was good in the game from either side. Edited January 24, 2023 by Smal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Getting to the point where hard work just isn't enough any more. I appreciate the effort but his quality on the ball is substandard for the level we're aiming for. His passing and shooting have been dreadful recently and he's the first one who needs to be replaced this window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 (edited) That moment in the first half where he had the ball and was stuttering really slow up the pitch in acres of space only to then play it square straight off the pitch Was like he was terrified to move forward with the ball. Edited January 24, 2023 by reefatoon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 People rightly praise his defensive contributions but going forward he is not good enough right now. I hope he can continue to develop but he plays a box to box game. If you have someone in that role they need to provide regular goals / assists or at least threat. Apart from that quality ball to Wilson against Fulham and a lovely dinked assist last season I can’t remember him showing enough quality in attacking positions, and that’s not even accounting for the chances he misses. We can’t afford to have Joelinton, Longstaff and Willock all missing sitters every game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 There was a moment before that where he had the ball and Joe was clear on goal and instead of playing that ball he passes it to Trippier instead. Clearly not looking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 I don't mind Longstaff. I think his movement and defensive contribution is enough to warrant a place. But we cannot rely on him to score or create goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 I’d still be taking Willock out of the team (for ASM) ahead of him, like. Midfield looked a lot better when we did that and it allows Bruno to be a bit more creative. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 (edited) I appreciate his work rate but he badly needs upgrading. I’d love us to sign a proper 4 and move Bruno up to the 8 position. Longstaff to the bench. Edited January 24, 2023 by LV Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 When he has one second to get it and pass it he’s alright, anything more and he loses the plot. Annoying because he makes good runs but doesn’t have the ability to make the most of it most of the time. Ultimately he will have to come out sooner rather than later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydazzla Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 We’re rock solid at the back and creating chances, if we hadn’t been getting shooting coaching from Jonny Wilkinson we would have scored a shitload the last few games Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudson Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 1 minute ago, Smal said: I’d still be taking Willock out of the team (for ASM) ahead of him, like. Midfield looked a lot better when we did that and it allows Bruno to be a bit more creative. Yeah totally agree, though he disappeared after the second miss. Looks like his confidence is shot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 I think he's proven that he can he an important part of the squad over the next few years for sure but his lack of quality in passing and shooting is starting to stick out. When we do replace him we need to try and find someone who does all of his running and pressing to such good effect but with the quality to go with and that's easier said than done IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie_once_removed Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 I like Longstaff but he stood out today as clearly the weakest link in the team. We should keep him and he can play an important role (as a squad player) even in a team competing for the league but he's not starter quality unless it is in a specialised role for a particular game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 His poor moments aren't becoming less frequent, and they leap out at you. A little too wasteful to be starting regularly for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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