Geordie Ahmed Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Absolutely chuffed for him, was a massive critic of his last season, didn't think he could offer us much but glad to have been wrong This season he's been brilliant and the only issue has been his finishing, he kept on getting himself in great positions and it's good that he managed to score I'm just gutted that left footed attempt didn't go in, would have been a great goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 1 hour ago, jackyboy said: Eddie must have teaching him about composure because this last few games he's had better chances and just ballooned the ball over the bar. In recent times he's been in contact with Shearer about this. Given took him to one side before last night and had a word as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 In the athletic it sounded like he had a talk with Shearer re: his shooting his football intelligence to find the pockets in the half spaces this often (and Bruno, Trips preferring that right side for chance creation) is so underrated. He’s literally better finishing away from being a top player as crazy as that sounds. It won’t change for him overnight but if he can put away 1/4 or 1/3 of the chances he has had he immediately is looked at far differently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Given him plenty of stick, some probably deserved, plenty of it probably not. He has been making those runs all season and then either fluffing the chance or final ball. In fairness, the last couple of games he has put some lovely balls across and no fucker has gambled. He covers so much ground and almost plays as some kind of winger at times. But I have always thought his quality on the ball just isn't good enough. Still had some ropey moments on the ball again last night. But he has won us the tie in the first 20 minutes. So happy for him, imagine how he is feeling?! It's the best part of his game, ghosting into the box unmarked. Not sure he will get the freedom of the city like Southampton gave him last night. But he has still been doing that most weeks. So hopefully he can start chipping in with more goals and assists off the back of these runs now. Bruno's ban has come at a terrible time for him, mind. As I'm guessing he'll now have to play deeper and he won't get many chance to make that late run. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Hopefully he will step up another level while Bruno is out, he should see it as his responsibility to get the club through these 3 games. I'm sure Eddie will be saying he's in the best possible place to do it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Have we found our number 10? /tinhat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 One of his standout attributes as a youth player was his composure and finishing mainly around the edge of the box. It's weird how for a long time it's become a weakness for him. Hopefully just needed some time on it. He's one who responds well to coaching, he shines when handled properly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Those finishes were typical of how Lampard would charge into the box. Not expecting a goal return on any scale similar to lampard but even if Sean chipped in with 8-10 goals in a season it would be massive for us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezertron Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 (edited) Like the athletic said above, if he starts converting from his knack of being in the right places, he becomes a top tier midfielder. I’d love nothing more than for him to become undroppable and for the talk of him needing to be upgrading to stop. I still enjoy the thought of us not purely buying our future success. Getting Sean to be that player would mean a lot in that respect. Edited February 1, 2023 by Weezertron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 2 hours ago, jackyboy said: Eddie must have teaching him about composure because this last few games he's had better chances and just ballooned the ball over the bar. It's amazing the difference it makes if you can get your head over it and shoot low. They weren't particularly fantastic strikes, but they were low and well hit. That's all it needs sometimes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie1892 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 over the moon for him, confidence will go through the roof get in lobby lad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 3 hours ago, jackyboy said: Eddie must have teaching him about composure because this last few games he's had better chances and just ballooned the ball over the bar. I hope its not just been him then as Joelinton and Willock both get into great scoring positions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 22 minutes ago, madras said: I hope its not just been him then as Joelinton and Willock both get into great scoring positions. I knew Eddie would say getting into the goal scoring positions is the main thing, you can miss chances, but if you keep getting on the end of them you can easily start scoring them on a run as well. For a young player it can make all the difference to your confidence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezertron Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 It had a proper backstage WWE feel about it. Stone Cold crashing into a Vince McMahon promo or something. Without the beating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misa Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Just like Schar, was identified and playing well under Rafa and a 40m fee was quoted for him. Crashed under the disaster of Steve Bruce and almost left the club on a free. Revitalized under the better coaching of Eddie Howe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Chuffed for the lad. Will do him the world of good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 After every interview he does, end up liking him that much more. Seems a bit of a hilarious character on top of being a really down to earth and nice person. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Was our best player in the first half, Joelinton up there too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 It was such a tough ask replacing one of the best midfielders in the world in Bruno but he didn't do too bad today, we still miss Bruno's presence in midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 I love Sean Longstaff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 He is our best midfielder today. Strangely Joe and Willock didn’t cover the whole pitch as usual. Probably knackered Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 I thought he was really good and much better on the ball than usual. I felt at times he wanted an extra touch and looked at the pass between the lines or the diagonal. But chose not to play it. Not even that mad, as he probably thought it better to retain possession than risk it. Plus I’m probably just being harsh. As we’re used to seeing Bruno in those positions and he’d attempt and probably complete the pass. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbthree3 Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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