Sean Longstaff

[gbandit]

Hard to say anything remotely positive after that. There are a lot of things you can’t control but he could cut out his flopping tomorrow and it would be an instant improvement. You cannot be laying on the ground after someone tackles you by winning the ball

[OCOCOL]

3 minutes ago, Ronson333 said:

Senior pro but didn’t step up for a pen, at least young Elliot did!

 

 

 

Tbf Anderson was brought on purely to take one 

[Aiston]

Every time he dives to ground/ goes down needlessly, take a finger off him.

[Menace]

5 minutes ago, KaKa said:

All the progress made last year and he gets injured and ends up back at square one.

 

Incredibly infuriating player when he is back to his deer in headlights panicky state.

 

Have some self belief man and for goodness sake bend your knees and stop playing so upright and stiff.

 

Someone made a post in here saying someone close to him says he's terrified of getting sold in the summer - I believe it.

 

Even during last year, he constantly talked about Howe assuring him of his role at the club, how important he is to the team etc. Must have zero self belief in himself. Sad really.

[KaKa]

1 minute ago, Menace said:

 

Someone made a post in here saying someone close to him says he's terrified of getting sold in the summer - I believe it.

 

Even during last year, he constantly talked about Howe assuring him of his role at the club, how important he is to the team etc. Must have zero self belief in himself. Sad really.

 

I've always maintained he is better than he thinks he is.

 

Always looks like he's unsure of himself and that's what ends up affecting his performances more than anything.

 

Seriously needs to get over it and just focus on applying himself on the pitch. 

[Big Geordie]

The lad hasn't been right since he came back from his inury. Must be sweating on his place, once everyone is fit and available.

[El Prontonise]

His diving and then the look at the ref is what does my head in.

[nufcjmc]

Off to the glue factory for you please not sure who needs a plodder in their side to pay any money for him unfortunately 

[Checko]

Yeah he does come across to me as someone who lacks a bit in self-belief, which probably makes him a nicer person but a less effective fotbaler.

 

He does have the most pornstar name in the premier league though, and those are the sort of intangibles you can't coach.

[Terrymac1966]

Poor display he is weak in the tackle cant finish and passes poorly....Eddie will continue to play him however...why is anyones guess

Dont pressure Eddie about a player as he is more likely to be picked as a result

[AyeDubbleYoo]

Will be interesting to see now we have Willock, Anderson and Miley available. IMO all three should really be starting ahead of Longstaff.

[The Prophet]

13 minutes ago, Big Geordie said:

The lad hasn't been right since he came back from his inury. Must be sweating on his place, once everyone is fit and available.

 

Completely agree, a shadow of himself from last season.

[Pilko]

I felt sorry for him there. He needed a break, quite clearly, so was made to play the whole 120 minutes.

 

Really hope Willock and Anderson can take the burden off him for a while, cut his playing time down, get himself right and come back to his levels where he's useful.

[Yorkie]

He was poor but he's still physically more capable than Miley so I don't think there was anything barmy about him seeing out the 120. That said there were one or two duels where he looked weak as piss.

[Gallowgate Toon]

His main strength is his stamina so it made sense imo considering other load management we're having to do with Miley/Willock/Anderson.

 

I'm hoping it means he doesn't start on the weekend, like, because Wolves will be all over sneaking the ball off him and breaking rapidly.

[ryanegg]

Everyone was pretty shite tonight, but Sean looked like a trailist. So many times muscled off the ball, poor passing could name a lot more. Would start Miley ahead of him.

[Guest]

I'd go Willock for Miley still on Saturday, then in a game or two bring Anderson for Longstaff. Just some fresh legs and players desperate to contribute to the season after being out for so long will be a huge boost.

[magorific]

People saying he is more physical than Miley is barmy. Was absolutely spent in the last 10 minutes of the 90 and in extra-time (he only needed to stand up to put that sitter away), and just flopped over yet again whenever touched. Painful to watch.

[Conjo]

Does he still struggle with his old injury? Sat very close to the field today and noticed when he is walking, his right toes stubs the ground very often as if his foot got mobility issues or that he can't feel it properly. Was like that before his injury as well and haven't noticed if that is just how he walks normally.

[Yorkie]

1 hour ago, magorific said:

People saying he is more physical than Miley is barmy. Was absolutely spent in the last 10 minutes of the 90 and in extra-time (he only needed to stand up to put that sitter away), and just flopped over yet again whenever touched. Painful to watch.

 

Agreed that he was weak in the ground duels tonight but in terms of the whole physical package I think he's clearly got more in the tank than Miley (as he should given the age difference). He gets absolutely everywhere, is better in the air and provides a greater goal threat. 

 

 

Again, agree that he didn't have a good game but it isn't a mystery to me as to why Howe keeps him on.

[Pata]

I think the truth in his ability is somewhere between last season and this season. He's clearly very low on confidence right now and probably knackered as there hasn't been anyone else available. Hope he can bounce back late in the season when we can have Willock and Anderson as rotation options and he's fresher. 

 

He really needs to quit the diving and whining to the ref when he loses a duel fairly though, looks absolutely pathetic. 

 

 

Edited February 28, 2024 by Pata

[KingArthur]

Was awful with possession again. These kind of games show he is only a squad player. 

[RS]

This season he seems to slow the game down at the wrong time. Maybe confidence levels but he’s struggling with the fluidity of the game when we are in possession. 

[jackyboy]

He was atrocious last night. Gets in decent positions but just fails in execution. Weak in the tackle and gets knocked off the ball with a puff of wind

[huss9]

12 hours ago, Pilko said:

I felt sorry for him there. He needed a break, quite clearly, so was made to play the whole 120 minutes.

 

Really hope Willock and Anderson can take the burden off him for a while, cut his playing time down, get himself right and come back to his levels where he's useful.