Conjo Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 That little pass/dink against Arsenal though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Just now, AyeDubbleYoo said: He's such a weird player to assess. Sometimes looks alright, sometimes looks absolutely terrible even against really poor opposition. Slower games are better for him, so many of his mistakes are due to not being athletic or agile enough to get his body in the right position at the right time. I think assessing anybody from that game is difficult. 10 players that haven't played together so far, and Willock, who should have been the leader out there. Anderson took his chance but he had the blessing of having that chance. Longstaff had a lot of responsibility on his shoulders, and while he didn't cover himself in glory for their goal, we got the result. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 1 hour ago, The College Dropout said: Forgot he played. Based on yesterday's performance - wor Jamaal doesn't deserve to be mentioned in that company. I don't think any of the others would be standout players in the Championship. They were league 2 opposition. He deserves to be mentioned in there. Got to be brutal to move forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 13 minutes ago, Scoot said: They were league 2 opposition. Exactly. It's football Jim, but not as we know it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Longstaff is really not suited to a deeper role. His awareness of players behind him and what space to occupy is poor. He’s a decent sub for the 1st team if we want to press. His passing is ok imo and he can use both feet pretty well. I’m sure it helps having local lads who are die hard fans playing for the club. Helps the culture and generating togetherness. He’s not awful, just average and if his wages are low, for where we are I reckon that’s ok. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 26 minutes ago, Lotus said: Longstaff is really not suited to a deeper role. His awareness of players behind him and what space to occupy is poor. He’s a decent sub for the 1st team if we want to press. His passing is ok imo and he can use both feet pretty well. I’m sure it helps having local lads who are die hard fans playing for the club. Helps the culture and generating togetherness. He’s not awful, just average and if his wages are low, for where we are I reckon that’s ok. He's too close to starting games for my liking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: He's too close to starting games for my liking. Most of last night's team are, unfortunately. Botman... I think that's it. I think Longstaff was just as effective as Willock, who doesn't have the excuse of not playing for 3 weeks. I love the kid but he's frustrating the hell out of me. Edited to remind myself that I missed the second half. Edited August 25, 2022 by Happinesstan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 41 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: He's too close to starting games for my liking. Would imagine he’ll struggle to make the squad by next summer. Has to be a transition for the squad. Place holders like him who love the club probably have their place tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Lotus said: Would imagine he’ll struggle to make the squad by next summer. Has to be a transition for the squad. Place holders like him who love the club probably have their place tbf. Yeh tbf. Currently he's first CM off the bench. If we add another CM this window, Shelvey comes back... he's 1 further signing away from not making the squad. That's likely 12-18 months away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Actually forgot about Shelvey…. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 He’s basically a Geordie Shelvey with not quite the same level of passing ‘ability’. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 There are a few who played last night that are okay fitting into the 1st team, our team spirit will cover individual weaknesses. But with all of them together we just have too many weaknesses all over the pitch. Krafth [out now unfortunately] Lascelles Lewis [hopeful] Longsaff Anderson Wood The rest need to be last resorts. I didn't include Targett and Willock because they are 1st team, but Willock needs upgrading. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 I have no doubt he wants to play for this club and do his bit but he doesn’t have that attribute of wanting to be the best he can possibly be, his concentration let’s him down and general awareness of what’s going on around him at times. You'll never see him getting angry and wanting to deck someone (like Joelinton).. like just sort of lacks that fire. He’s happy to run about closing players down and making a nuisance of himself and he’ll take a shot on if given an opportunity but he doesn’t make things happen. I hope that’s not being cruel, I certainly don’t endorse any abuse he’s gotten. He’s a good lad like, but he needs to realise he has an opportunity here that has a time limit. Like it’s been nearly 4 years since that amazing performance against City in the 2-1 and he’s done fuck all since then. Not all his fault obviously (Bruce etc) but he needs to start stepping up or it will pass him by. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 5 minutes ago, Dr Jinx said: I have no doubt he wants to play for this club and do his bit but he doesn’t have that attribute of wanting to be the best he can possibly be, his concentration let’s him down and general awareness of what’s going on around him at times. You'll never see him getting angry and wanting to deck someone (like Joelinton).. like just sort of lacks that fire. He’s happy to run about closing players down and making a nuisance of himself and he’ll take a shot on if given an opportunity but he doesn’t make things happen. I hope that’s not being cruel, I certainly don’t endorse any abuse he’s gotten. He’s a good lad like, but he needs to realise he has an opportunity here that has a time limit. Like it’s been nearly 4 years since that amazing performance against City in the 2-1 and he’s done fuck all since then. Not all his fault obviously (Bruce etc) but he needs to start stepping up or it will pass him by. I don't see him reaching any dizzy heights, but he'll be our Mr. average for the next few years, unless he gets a bit more ambition and wants regular first team football. He'll shine every now and again, and have the odd mistake but he'll generally be reliable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 8 hours ago, La Parka said: He was so poor last night. Off the pace, immobile, poor decisions... I don't think we'll ever have that purple patch again. Shame both him and Murphy have blown important opportunities to show their worth. Neither looking like keepers, though suspect Sean still has a bit of a chance to change minds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Giving me really strong Shola vibes this lad, dreadful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Awful, get rid next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donut Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Lower Championship quality at best this lad. Contract extension was a baffling decision. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 He's a good lad and a decent personality; but with all the quality he has around him in recent times he really needs to step up, so slow and his passing is all over the place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Soz lad but get yourself to Blyth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 For where we want to be in the coming years he is simply not good enough. Anyone hanging onto 8 games 3 and a half years ago need to let go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oregon_Geordie Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Did ok, but is quite one dimensional. Not quite great at anything but covering ground, slowly... Gave away the ball a fair bit today with some sloppy long ball attempts 6/10. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Thought he was fine and looked confident, that was the first PL game in ages where he was the main ball distributor in the midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 How many more chances will this fucker get? He'll be turning out for Gateshead before he's 30. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 His passing was fucking horrendous, and he slowed us down time and again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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