Ginola Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Having someone come through the academy and really make the most of his opportunity like he has is a breath of fresh air. Been really solid for us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 He's Mr Perpetual Motion. He invites comparison with the greats, so I give you Colin Bell. (Ask your Dads) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 We’ve somehow found a gem here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NobbyOhNobby Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 The new Jamie McClen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordiedean Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 The new Jamie McClen If he turns out as good as Clarkie or Stevie Watson/Alan Thompson id be happy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 As good as they both are, neither come close to his ability. This so called ability showed up like once or twice a game if you're lucky. We're way better off without him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgarve Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 As good as they both are, neither come close to his ability. This so called ability showed up like once or twice a game if you're lucky. We're way better off without him. Agree I think the shelvey bus has left Diame aswel back up from now on- Nice to have some options though- bar rondon and dubs have options every area now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 If he stays fit I won't bet against Shelvey. We are a different side with him starting imo. I'd love to see him and Matty in the middle, likewise Ki. Thats harsh on Hayden who is doing some unsung defensive work the previous two would struggle with. Shelvey with a bit more freedom to break forward would be excellent. He just seems a bit broken body wise this season but that is due to playing through the pain. Time will tell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Shelvey is very limited. You need to build the team around him and you know where the ceiling is. Meanwhile Longstaff is a lot more all round and you can partner him with different types of players or adopt different formations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPL Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 This kid really does seem to be the real deal. He looks so calm and composed on the ball. Hayden seemed to be wondering forward too much in the second half. Excited to see how far he progresses this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Very good point on the Chronicle podcast made by one of the pundits on it that we still haven't seen Longstaff's full repertoire. For once I agree with them. He can be devastating playing as an attacking mid, almost as a number 10. He's just such a talented footballer that he's been able to sit in that midfield and do a job following Rafa's instructions. Hopefully we'll see him given licence to get forward more as every time he's anywhere near edge of the opponents' area something positive seems to happen for us. He's been truly outstanding and worth the hype. Not surprising considering his talent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Sod the U21s, he should be in the full squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Sod the U21s, he should be in the full squad. He's ready, but there's no need to rush him. I think under Southgate's set-up, joining up with the U21s will suit him perfectly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Every game he seems to impress me more. I seriously hope this is the start of something good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morla84 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Needs a new chant imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickthemagpie Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Would be great to see his brother make the first team so we could see two local brothers in the same team again for the first time since the legendary Ameobis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Needs a new chant imo Aye, and not the ‘he’s one of our own’ one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Fast becoming one of my favourite players. Our upturn in form coincided with him coming into the side. Doesn’t put a foot wrong and works his bollocks off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Needs a new chant imo Aye, and not the ‘he’s one of our own’ one. heard that on the stream yesterday, please no Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Already better than “hendo” and dier put together. Well, will be one day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 It's strange how he flew under the radar them bam. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 It's strange how he flew under the radar them bam. Yeap, I'm finding it strange why he wasn't given an opportunity a little earlier now. Guessing he's just stepped up to the level when he needed to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribesman Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 His development has been similar to Kane at Spurs. Nobody expected Kane to become the player he is now, but with injuries and out of form players Kane took his opportunity just like Longstaff. We should remember Benitez did block Longstaff moving to Portsmouth on loan last summer so maybe he did see a good player in Longstaff, but wanted to ease him in much later in the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest covmag Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 It's strange how he flew under the radar them bam. This.... I thought bang average and will never make it, as ever Rafa knows, he is the modern midfielder personified. Credit to his side kick Hayden mind.Some decent talent can’t even get in the match day squad now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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