Sean Longstaff

[Lotus]

I can forgive the miss, it was the weak pass to a Man City player on the edge of our box that infuriated me

[Superior Acuña]

I head butted the guy in front when he missed. I dropped my head forward in despair and the guy in front flung his head backward at the same time. 

 

 

Edited September 28, 2024 by Superior Acuña

[gbandit]

[jack j]

I'm starting to want him to leave for his own career now like. Shits himself more than ever when he gets on the ball and the crowd obviously gets to him

[TRon]

2 hours ago, Lotus said:

I can forgive the miss, it was the weak pass to a Man City player on the edge of our box that infuriated me

 

I was just praying it didn't lead to another goal on the break, I don't think he could have come back from that.

[Fak]

2 hours ago, Lotus said:

I can forgive the miss, it was the weak pass to a Man City player on the edge of our box that infuriated me

I think most people should. It wasn’t an easy chance. 

[Tsunami]

He got caught in 2 minds with that fluffed pass and the chance wasn’t the easiest.

 

He had to come on as Bruno, Jo & Tonali  were all on yellows. None of them could make a tackle “for the team” to break up a City break and Tonali was also out on his feet.

 

He did a job when he came on, he covered ground and didn’t hide. He’s got a part to play and he needs our support as opposed to incessant criticism for what he can’t do.

[TRon]

4 minutes ago, Tsunami said:

He got caught in 2 minds with that fluffed pass and the chance wasn’t the easiest.

 

He had to come on as Bruno, Jo & Tonali  were all on yellows. None of them could make a tackle “for the team” to break up a City break and Tonali was also out on his feet.

 

He did a job when he came on, he covered ground and didn’t hide. He’s got a part to play and he needs our support as opposed to incessant criticism for what he can’t do.

 

 

Yep, this is the role that suits him best, a squad player who can come on and make some tackles, and give us some legs when we are tiring.

[80]

1 hour ago, Fak said:

I think most people should. It wasn’t an easy chance. 

Yes. I felt regret that a better player didn't get that chance - would've liked to have seen what Tonali would've done - but it was hardly a sitter, in fairness to him.

[Shearergol]

1 hour ago, Fak said:

I think most people should. It wasn’t an easy chance. 

For a top 6 premiership midfielder? Really?

[AyeDubbleYoo]

It wasn't an easy chance but it was very presentable. 

[AyeDubbleYoo]

3 minutes ago, Shearergol said:

For a top 6 premiership midfielder? Really?

 

He's not really that though. 

[Fak]

4 minutes ago, Shearergol said:

For a top 6 premiership midfielder? Really?

I don’t think he’s that. 

[Shearergol]

6 minutes ago, Fak said:

I don’t think he’s that. 

Well, quite. But we need that.

[80]

I'm not an Xg lover, but what do we reckon that chance would've scored on the index? I'd guess it wouldn't be more than about 0.3. Big opportunity, but not one you can't believe didn't go in.

[AyeDubbleYoo]

Just now, 80 said:

I'm not an Xg lover, but what do we reckon that chance would've scored on the index? I'd guess it wouldn't be more than about 0.3. Big opportunity, but not one you can't believe didn't go in.

 

I don't know how it's worked out, but I would think 50% chance of scoring or somewhere around there. A top player converts it more often than that I suppose. 

[gbandit]

I wouldn’t expect above 0.3. I was in the Gallowgate so didn’t have the best view but I’d say scoring from there isn’t that likely but getting it on target is what most good midfielders would have managed. If you’re going for a precision finish then it needs to be on target at least 

[Fak]

5 minutes ago, 80 said:

I'm not an Xg lover, but what do we reckon that chance would've scored on the index? I'd guess it wouldn't be more than about 0.3. Big opportunity, but not one you can't believe didn't go in.

Bare in mind he had been on the pitch minutes and it was his first kick of the game. How many players could walk onto a pitch and whip one far post past Ederson with their first touch?

[AyeDubbleYoo]

Just now, Fak said:

Bare in mind he had been on the pitch minutes and it was his first kick of the game. How many players could walk onto a pitch and whip one far post past Ederson with their first touch?

 

Not everyone, but enough to make it a good chance. 

[Heron]

I really like Sean Longstaff but thought he should have done better with the chance and not losing the ball when he did. Having said that I'm gonna now take my myself to the Fabian Schar thread to see if he is getting the same grief for his ridiculous Cruyff pass at 1-1.

 

Longstaff isn't great but I absolutely get it if he is shiteing his pants every time he gets the ball at SJP. That may not be good enough for us, which is fair comment, but nonetheless- it's a very sad state of affairs that, that's how he feels.

 

 

 

 

Edited September 28, 2024 by Heron

[gbandit]

That Cruyff pass was horrific. I don’t normally criticise the players when in the stands but after he did that I couldn’t stop myself shouting out loud “what the fuck are you doing man”

[Ellis H]

Longstaff’s xG was 0.21. Barnes was 0.25 and Joelinton was 0.19 for comparison.

[huss9]

i;m desperate for him to do well. he absolutely loves the club.

but i think he may need to move on.

after giving that ball away at the back he was was bright red for a few minutes. obvioulsy embarrassed and anxious.

just dont think the self belief is there.

[Heron]

5 minutes ago, Ellis H said:

Longstaff’s xG was 0.21. Barnes was 0.25 and Joelinton was 0.19 for comparison.

Wasn't Joelinton at LCB or or some shit today? I missed the first half and start of the second.

[Displayname]

It isnt about how big a chance it was, but what he did with it having all the time and space in the world. If he made a decent shot that the keeper saved noone would complain.