Sean Longstaff

[St1pe]

41 minutes ago, Heron said:

Got some last season.

 

We could perhaps get a more 'mainstay' flag though

I’d completely forgot about that 👍

[PauloGeordio]

Hope he can keep up this form 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

 

 

Edited 8 hours ago by PauloGeordio

[pinkeye]

The thing with Longstaff, and I am one of those that groans at the thought of him playing for our team, is that it is impossible to see what he does that is particularly good.  As a result the odd thing he does that is poor seems to be amplified.

 

HOWEVER - I am happy to say that whatever it is that he does, he does seem to make the team tick and adds some cohesion to the midfield that really has been missing for the last few games.

 

I am also happy to say that I am very prepared to change my opinion of him, he seems to be a decent kid with his heart exactly where it needs to be.

[TRon]

38 minutes ago, PauloGeordio said:

Hope he can keep up this form 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

 

 

 

 

 

I don't see why not. Yesterday's game we conceded possession and let Arsenal have over 60% according to the tv coverage stats. His defensive contribution was never in question, one of the reasons why Rafa rated him highly. I guess when we play worse teams with a low block, that's when his limitations might become more of a hindrance.

 

I also think he came into the team at the right time when the Joelinton and Willock combo on the left was reintroduced. That worked really well against Chelsea in the cup as well when Tonali was playing in place of Bruno.

[nufcjmc]

My mind was made up last year I am afraid following last year injury or not. Squad player hell yes but I find when he plays well it's instantly amplified due to how poor he can be. Like in my head I see praise and go wow congrats for doing that pass longer than a few yards or congrats you chased and harassed the opposition rather than let them free unchallenged.

 

Part of the extremely negative side of me is saying wow Sean is last year of deal and wants another 3 year one so is playing out of his skin to get it. 

 

Can't help myself want better and we don't have to go out and buy it given the chance surely tonali does what he does and more. 

 

Can't deny intangible or not he does something for the teams harmony just think is it only because it's him. 

 

Still want the 3 points at the end of the day if Howe think that's happening because it's Sean then I support the manager. 

[PauloGeordio]

1 minute ago, TRon said:

 

 

I don't see why not. Yesterday's game we conceded possession and let Arsenal have over 60% according to the tv coverage stats. His defensive contribution was never in question, one of the reasons why Rafa rated him highly. I guess when we play worse teams with a low block, that's when his limitations might become more of a hindrance.

 

I also think he came into the team at the right time when the Joelinton and Willock combo on the left was reintroduced. That worked really well against Chelsea in the cup as well when Tonali was playing in place of Bruno.

He’s a confidence player too and this will help him, hopefully settle the home crowd groaners and allow him to kick on with his form. He’s got a great engine on him.

[PopeandGlory]

I just think he always looks like the weak link in the team whenever he plays. He was our joint lowest outfield player rating on Saturday on the stat site I saw.

 

He always picks the easy pass when there are more progressive options on, or will take so long to decide what he needs to do so the chance has gone.

 

He doesn’t really offer a goal threat or assists. His best return was last season (6G, 2A), which is the only time he’s ever scored more than 1 goal in a season.

 

He’s also not particularly a solid defensive midfielder as we saw last season when our midfield was cut through like a hot knife through butter with him consistently in it.

 

I wouldn’t say his performance on Saturday proved he should be playing ahead of a €60m Italian international. What it might prove is the midfield needs better balance.

 

 

Edited 7 hours ago by PopeandGlory

[Alberto2005]

Love all the positive comments this weekend across all platforms.

 

He deserves praise for his performance Saturday, but it's laughable people now saying he's a good player.

 

I'm fine keeping him as a squad player for now, but if we want to be pushing the top 4 each season I wouldn't want him starting many games.