Sean Longstaff

[HawK]

Just now, AyeDubbleYoo said:

I don't think there's a role in any PL team for a really slow attacking midfielder with no technique though, is there? 

 

Possibly in the Championship, which I think is Longstaff's level. 

 

Yes it's not ideal. He's a poor-man's Nolan if we're looking for a comparison I'd say - with none of the leadership.

[Kimbo]

I’m hoping the rumours of Leeds wanting to bid for him this summer are true, and that Howe really is ruthless.

[Menace]

Leeds will probably go back in for Phillips if they go up

[Ikon]

For next season as it is then Joelinton, Bruno and Tonali starts in midfield for us. I will be very very disappointed if we don’t add another CM to our squad. We play three CM’s and there will be injuries here and there and then Longstaff will be first choice to step in, and I don’t want that! We don’t want to rely on all our CM staying fit for most of the season.. I’m not even including Willock in this. 
 

You say (too many) that we are stacked in midfield, yet you always moan about the lack of quality in there. Yes we have been unlucky with injuries/suspensions but even then it’s not enough to play a full season with only three quality midfielders. It’s naive to expect it to work if we are looking to compete for top 4. Consistency over a season is key, but it won’t work without any depth in midfield. You say we have other priorities, well I agree to an extent. However, that new CM doesn’t have to cost a bomb either, or it might even be a good loan that is a long term option. Or a loan with an obligation to buy for next season. There are options out there. We don’t necessarily have sign a Zubimendi/Barella type of quality, but just getting another body in there that has alot more to offer than our other squad midfielders. 
 

Having said that, I’d be very very surprised if Howe doesn’t get another midfielder in even if no idea of what type of player. Well I at least hope so and think it’s absolutely massively important. 

[AyeDubbleYoo]

Yeah, I think we do need a midfielder ideally. Possible someone with good technique and game control who could deputise for Bruno when necessary. If you look at Wharton for Palace, hopefully there are some affordable options out there. Either someone young looking for a break or someone older who is happy to play less minutes. Actually wouldn't mind an older head with some experience coming in.

 

I don't want us to keep Longstaff because I think he actively harms the team, but I expect we will because he's English and a local lad.

 

CM is the most essential position in our system really, we can't afford to be carrying anyone who can't play to the right level. 

 

 

Edited May 16, 2024 by AyeDubbleYoo

[Gallowgate Toon]

I genuinely can't remember the last time he put in a good tackle.

[KaKa]

29 minutes ago, captainhaircut said:

Well played Sean. 

 

So never mind actually winning any duels, he wasn't even involved in any?!

 

According to these numbers he was basically out there just to miss chances and give the ball to Man Utd.

 

He was essentially playing for the opposition for goodness sake.

[AyeDubbleYoo]

He doesn't get close enough to anyone to lose a duel, probably why he doesn't get dribbled past either. 

[Lotus]

He can really ping the ball well, from either foot. But he can struggle to make the most basic of passes. That’s less to do with technique and more about him not making a decision early enough. He does seem to 2nd guess himself. 
I’ve a lot of time for him for his character. 
I don’t think he offers much more than ‘legs’ and he can only do that if fully fit and injury free. 
It’s easy to underestimate what effect a Duracell bunny can offer his teammates, especially in midfield. But he doesn’t have many secondary qualities to fall back on if he can’t cover enough grass.

[Stifler]

1 hour ago, Groundhog63 said:

Here's bad enough but "X" Longstaff is a sewer. 

Our fans man ?

 

 

Clicked on this account and I already have it blocked, so likely not the first time he’s came out with something like this.

[Groundhog63]

5 minutes ago, Stifler said:

Clicked on this account and I already have it blocked, so likely not the first time he’s came out with something like this.

There's a few, probably loads like, but the algorithms just hoy the same few up on my timeline. He's one, some other divvy called "LC" 

I always say that, at least for 1 tweet a day, everyone thinks they're Frankie Boyle but this kid is just thick. Thich as whale spunk. 

[Coffee_Johnny]

Jeez! I sincerely hope Longstaff doesn’t read this thread. Don’t need to look further for why someone may be overly self-critical and under confident. 

[Ronson333]

 

[jack j]

Christ that must be 80+mph decent action as well

Get him in the test squad

[beardsleymagic]

Is it just me or is that genuinely the fastest I've ever seen him run?

[Kimbo]

Is Phil Mustard’s son a big scalp to take? Also, is Phil Mustard a real name?

[TheBrownBottle]

2 hours ago, Ronson333 said:

 

Is that Benwell cricket club?  

[J7]

Foot injury he’d been playing with that had affected his performances must have cleared up.

[Monters]

10 minutes ago, Kimbo said:

Is Phil Mustard’s son a big scalp to take? Also, is Phil Mustard a real name?

Played for Durham for years and also played for England across all forms. Was a very good player but never took his talent seriously enough

[JonBez comesock]

5 minutes ago, JJ7 said:

Foot injury he’d been playing with that had affected his performances must have cleared up.

Or the injury was an excuse ? as we were told he was having injections to play and playing through the pain barrier ?

 

7 days later (and missing the Australia tour) , he is sprinting up to bowl and putting all the pressure through his ankle ? 
 

Surely he should have been resting ? Or having a minor operation?

 

 

[Guest]

Lads it’s not that deep

[Checko]

Don't know about the last month of the season, but there's a quote where he says 'West Ham on 30th March was "the first time in a while I've been excited to come in and play, just because I know I wasn't going to be in pain"' (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5404865/2024/04/11/newcastle-injury-nightmare/)

[Lush Vlad]

14 minutes ago, Checko said:

Don't know about the last month of the season, but there's a quote where he says 'West Ham on 30th March was "the first time in a while I've been excited to come in and play, just because I know I wasn't going to be in pain"' (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5404865/2024/04/11/newcastle-injury-nightmare/)

Forgetting the cricket stuff for a minute. If he did sort the injuries/pain out. Then it didn’t change his performances.
 

He was decent earlier in the season when Tonali was a bit hit and miss. Understandable, in hindsight. But he has been poor for a long while now. 

[J7]

Yeah it’s fair enough if he has recovered. Can’t say it improved performances much. Maybe a good preseason behind him will help. 

[SteV]

2 hours ago, jack j said:

Christ that must be 80+mph decent action as well

Get him in the test squad

Yeah, I seen him play at Tynemouth last season and he’s pretty sharp.

 

Also bats left handed which I found a bit random.