Sean Longstaff

[Holloway]

Similar to Lascelles, Murphy , Miggy ,Krafty etc,where they can do a job when called upon but a run in the side quite quickly highlights the weaknesses in their game. In desperate need to upgrade the backup

[Vinny Green Balls]

Just now, Holloway said:

Similar to Lascelles, Murphy , Miggy ,Krafty etc,where they can do a job when called upon but a run in the side quite quickly highlights the weaknesses in their game. In desperate need to upgrade the backup

Thankfully we already have the upgrade, assuming that the FA doesn't come down hard on him.

[cubaricho]

1 minute ago, Vinny Green Balls said:

Thankfully we already have the upgrade, assuming that the FA doesn't come down hard on him.

 

Bruno, Tonali, Anderson/Willock/Big Joe has some potential.

[Holloway]

2 minutes ago, Vinny Green Balls said:

Thankfully we already have the upgrade, assuming that the FA doesn't come down hard on him.

I believe we do for him, but the others we will have to get a bit smart in the the windows and fucking sharpish, we can't be bringing on these relics in this competition

[duo]

He just looks a player totally lacking any confidence. 

[80]

1 hour ago, Donut said:

Very true. His mentality completely goes against what Howe is trying to do. Baffling he starts every game when we have Willock and Anderson back.

Been resisting saying this for a long long time, but I can't stand him. I want him away.

 

[TRC]

1 hour ago, midds said:

The worst thing is that I don't even think he's 'out of form' or 'lacking a bit of confidence' right now I just think this is his normal level of performance. What he's been producing for the last 4 months is what Sean Longstaff is capable of producing - this is him, this is his level of ability. I get that people want to maybe find excuses and explain his horrific performances but this is his normal average level, it's got nothing to do with form or confidence he's just desperately poor in many many areas and it's been highlighted. 

 

He needs a move a much a wee need to move him on. Lovely lad, works hard, absolutely fucking shit

He looked good when he had 4 class players around him in Joelinton, Bruno, Trippier and Isak/Wilson. But when those players are out he is shown up as a bloke who just runs around 

[AyeDubbleYoo]

He has nothing to offer really, he could potentially take a squad space to play league cup but that’s really it. 
 

Unfortunate because he’s a local lad who tries hard and cares, but shouldn’t be playing in the top half of the PL (or possibly in the PL at all). 

[Amir_9]

Would be a great fit level-wise for a Fulham, Brentford or a Bournemouth at best tbh.

[AyeDubbleYoo]

1 minute ago, Amir_9 said:

Would be a great fit level-wise for a Fulham, Brentford or a Bournemouth at best tbh.

I don’t think he’s good enough to start for them. 

[Heron]

Confidence is absolutely shot. Find the groaning at the stadium fucking boring and stupid.

[AyeDubbleYoo]

Just now, TheDimpleboy said:

 

Yep. Started for us week in week out in a team that finished in the top 4 and was robbed from champions league progression, but not good enough for them ?

If I was a fan of those clubs I would not want to be bringing him in. 

[midds]

5 minutes ago, TRC said:

He looked good when he had 4 class players around him in Joelinton, Bruno, Trippier and Isak/Wilson. But when those players are out he is shown up as a bloke who just runs around 

I think he falls into the same basket as Almiron. I appreciate the fact they work hard and are good lads but neither are even remotely good enough to be playing for a team that has ambitions of playing European football every year. I understand that we'll need a squad but offering nothing other than hard work just isn't good enough any longer. I don't hate them, I'll reserve hate for the likes of Owen, but they're just not good enough and need to be moved on asap. They're just largely ineffective bodies in the squad and not a million miles above Hendrick, Hayden, Fraser etc if I'm being brutally honest. Trying really hard just isn't enough, we've moved on

[Guest]

Like a few players, when most are fully fit he's a "system" player that can do a job around the quality players, but when he's expected to step up himself, he's lacking desperately. Hopefully within a couple of more windows he's reduced to squad player. 

[vexred]

Howe won't get rid of him. Not long ago he was talking about Longstaff being a future captain. 

[AyeDubbleYoo]

TBF he shouldn’t be starting now so the club know his status. 

[AyeDubbleYoo]

Just now, vexred said:

Howe won't get rid of him. Not long ago he was talking about Longstaff being a future captain. 

Yet we signed a direct replacement for loads of money. 

[Heron]

5 minutes ago, midds said:

I think he falls into the same basket as Almiron. I appreciate the fact they work hard and are good lads but neither are even remotely good enough to be playing for a team that has ambitions of playing European football every year. I understand that we'll need a squad but offering nothing other than hard work just isn't good enough any longer. I don't hate them, I'll reserve hate for the likes of Owen, but they're just not good enough and need to be moved on asap. They're just largely ineffective bodies in the squad and not a million miles above Hendrick, Hayden, Fraser etc if I'm being brutally honest. Trying really hard just isn't enough, we've moved on

This is a fair assessment, but I feel we aren't at a level where we can simply replace willy-nilly at present so it's kind of taking a big chance on offloading these kind of players and whether you can find a real hidden gem. This is where Ashworth probably came in. Not sure on the background of all that stuff but we need a real intelligent scouting system and transfer strategy now FFP is dicking us.

[timnufc22]

Don’t see why people would be vicious about him, he’ll be feeling the pressure for than anyone being a local lad, but he lacks the sharpness and quickness of play. Partly confidence but partly it’s his style of play. I don’t necessarily agree with playing Anderson & Wilock in this formation as I think they’re no.10’s more than anything else, but if Anderson can be disciplined enough defensively I’d play them both and take Longstaff out.

[vexred]

4 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said:

Yet we signed a direct replacement for loads of money. 

I'd be shocked if he wasn't still at the club at the end of summer.

[AyeDubbleYoo]

1 minute ago, vexred said:

I'd be shocked if he wasn't still at the club at the end of summer.

Longstaff? Yeah, I expect you’re right. But the plan was for him to drop to the bench and play who-knows how many minutes. 

 

 

Edited April 2, 2024 by AyeDubbleYoo

[Holloway]

he's not quite good enough we know that but it's awful to read some of the toxic shite coming up about him on here, he's a good honest lad/player with limitations at this level. I hope him or any of his family don't read this fuckin board 

[cubaricho]

12 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said:

Longstaff? Yeah, I expect you’re right. But the plan was for him to drop to the bench and play who-knows how many minutes. 

 

 

 

And HG for Europe. 

[TheInfiniteOdyssey]

Obviously difficult to do with injuries, but if we can, he has to be removed from the starting line-up for a spell. 
 

He’s totally drained of confidence and it’s painful seeing him play lately. 

[madras]

8 minutes ago, Holloway said:

he's not quite good enough we know that but it's awful to read some of the toxic shite coming up about him on here, he's a good honest lad/player with limitations at this level. I hope him or any of his family don't read this fuckin board 

Not helped by playing through injury and injections.