bowlingcrofty Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/sean-longstaff-to-extend-newcastle-contract-to-2026-sl9lf0zdh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 3 Years! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Let’s face it, it’s better than the 5-6 year deals we were handing out willy-nilly not so long ago. 3 years he can either be a solid back-up option or we can make a bit of money on him next summer for example. Presuming he signs it of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, mouldy_uk said: 3 Years! Just imagine how you’ll feel when you see 2026 is actually four years away. Edited May 25, 2022 by bowlingcrofty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 (edited) Hope his very recent form, i.e last two matches, is something he can build on. In that case he'd be a handy squad player. If we get the pre-2 matches to post-injury for Benitez Longstaff it's a waste of a squad number. Edited May 25, 2022 by Conjo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 I like him a lot and I'm always in favor of players that have come through our academy to be part of the team, he's showed in the last few games that he is capable of playing his part in the next step the club will take and hopefully the likes of Elliott Anderson can join him as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 I feel like he is finally starting to look like the player he was under Rafa under Howe, especially in these last couple months. Think he will be a good depth option, and considering his natural fitness he is a great option to have on the bench when trying to defend a lead late in the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 3yrs is perfect really, gives him a year to show what he can do and then still leaves the club with 2yrs on his contract if they want to sell next summer or ofcourse keep him and plenty of time to extend it again. No issues with it if true. Seems sensible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 The 5 subs rule next year means we need players like longstaff in the short term Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Also need home grown players for our future European endeavours Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 He’s just not very good, don’t see what he offers at all tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 (edited) On the assumption we'll sign a CM this summer we'll have six CMs - Bruno, new CM & Joelinton/Willock to start, Longstaff and Shelvey in reserve. As long as three of the first four can play the majority of minutes, that's not bad depth. edit - I also take confidence in the fact that Rafa liked him enough to play him regularly and Howe obviously sees enough there to sort out this new deal. I find it hard to read too much into the Bruce years where his development was clearly stunted. Edited May 25, 2022 by Keegans Export Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 I'm pleased. He's been very good lately. He can be trusted. In a years time, if he feels he hasn't got the game time, we can sell him. Make a few quid back on him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Happy to have him in the squad, interesting to see if he actually gets any games though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 We need so many from England in the squad so if you can have him as a cheap back-up option, it’s cheaper to go and spend £30-40m on a top overseas first-teamer than if we let him go, have to pay 50% extra because of ‘English player tax’ and then have to spend a bit on a back up as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 3 hours ago, SUPERTOON said: He’s just not very good, don’t see what he offers at all tbh. Played full minutes against Arsenal and Burnley. Aye, THAT not very good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Just now, Groundhog63 said: Played full minutes against Arsenal and Burnley. Aye, THAT not very good So because you play 90 minutes it makes you a good player ? This transfer window should easy then, loads of players around who play 90 minutes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Really pleased with this once it’s confirmed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Very happy to keep him, too, he's been decent of late. Easily a better option than Shelvey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 He seems to have recovered that half a millisecond of awareness which had very much gone during the Bruce years. Results in him making a lot more progressive passes and being a lot more combative out of possession. Glad he's staying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Sensible I suppose, doubt he will start more than ten games next season and will be sold on for a few million at the end of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Broon Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 6 hours ago, mouldy_uk said: 3 Years! Along with Dummett he's the only first team player we currently have that would count towards the European home grown rule. So he's going to be an important part of our squad if/when we get into Europe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Good move for all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Geese Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 I still believe Longstaff could turn out to be a special player, he’s nobodies fool and will battle when the tackles start flying. Time will tell with Sean, maybe the playing resemblance to Carrick will come to fruition…….fingers crossed ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Someone ( @Disco?) posted stats and he was really effective closing down and pressing iirc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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