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Stottie, what a terrific post man.

 

There’s just something extra satisfying about the way this kid carries himself on the pitch. He’s so calm and his presence is massive. That finish was something you see a 20 goal striker would be proud of, settled down and lashed ruthlessly into the net. Reminded me of a Diego Costa goal from a few years ago.

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Stottie, what a terrific post man.

 

There’s just something extra satisfying about the way this kid carries himself on the pitch. He’s so calm and his presence is massive. That finish was something you see a 20 goal striker would be proud of, settled down and lashed ruthlessly into the net. Reminded me of a Diego Costa goal from a few years ago.

 

Agree with this. He looked almost frantic with excitement when he sensed the opportunity, but once he was in position it was a very composed finish. Seen a good few bright lights burn and fade but he just keeps defying that expectation. Getting better with each game.

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Together with Hayden and our back three, we now have a real beast of a defence. I've just done the math - in the last 450 minutes of Premiership football, we've conceded only three goals (against Man City, Spurs and Wolves). One goal every two and a half hours. Outside the top six, we have nothing to fear with that behind us.

 

He's also boosted the attack with his passing. He doesn't need a steadying touch on the ball to pass accurately and that makes a big difference.

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This lad's emergence really shows how much luck is involved in making it at the highest level in football. There's loads of great players out there that just need a chance

 

Yup. If it weren't for injuries he would never have gotten a chance here either. Too much money at stake for managers to dare giving untested players a chance. In his Burnley post match interview Rafa said as much, although alluded that he would eventually have gotten a chance anyway but it was progressed faster due to injuries but I'm not so confident that this is the truth as it would have depended on how we were doing. No way he would have got a chance if relegation was still a possibility.

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Very odd comment on his Wiki page  :lol:

 

Longstaff's younger brother Matthew is also a footballer currently playing for Newcastle United. Their father David is a former Great Britain ice hockey player, featuring over 100 times for the national side, and is still active as player/coach for the Whitley Warriors.[8] Their father is also the cousin of former England international Alan Thompson. Longstaff's mother also participates in sports such as Netball where she strangled a 15 year old with a bib.
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This lad's emergence really shows how much luck is involved in making it at the highest level in football. There's loads of great players out there that just need a chance

 

Yup. If it weren't for injuries he would never have gotten a chance here either. Too much money at stake for managers to dare giving untested players a chance. In his Burnley post match interview Rafa said as much, although alluded that he would eventually have gotten a chance anyway but it was progressed faster due to injuries but I'm not so confident that this is the truth as it would have depended on how we were doing. No way he would have got a chance if relegation was still a possibility.

 

 

Wouldn’t be anywhere near the squad but for injuries

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I didn’t really think of Carrick until the comparison appeared in the media TBH. His style doesn’t really remind me of Carrick that much.

 

Reminds me more of a young Andy Cole!

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I have been very impressed with Sean Longstaff, I have the feeling he could be the next Rob Lee

 

Did anyone get spot this classic reference or am I the only one who remembers HTT posts from what must be nearly 15 years ago :lol:

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I get the Carrick comparisons but only inn the coolness and tempo way. Reminds me a little of Woodgate defensively in that he just edges opposition out rather than blockbuster challenges.

 

Got to wonder if Rafa would have used him if he wasn't forced  ?

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I get the Carrick comparisons but only inn the coolness and tempo way. Reminds me a little of Woodgate defensively in that he just edges opposition out rather than blockbuster challenges.

 

Got to wonder if Rafa would have used him if he wasn't forced  ?

 

 

Who cares, sometimes life throws a curve ball and it turns out great, this was it, you get a chance and boom you take it....the likes of Armstrong didn’t and Rooney did.(granted one had more ability than the other)

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