I can actually see it happenning first couple of games, with Tonali still suspended and Howe potentially easing Willock back into competitive games. He'll no doubt revert to starting with Longstaff. But by September, Sean should really be warming the bench.
He definitely will and before Howe brings in Tonali or willock , Joelinton or Guimareas will get injured and Longstaff will survive. Mark my words Longstaff will still be starting games by Christmas and I won't be surprised if Burn is at left back.
I'm surprised your asking but he's going to start and end games at the expense of all the other midfielders for a long time.
Disagree me old matey. First choice midfield picks itself, next in line is willock. Longstaff is a lump who can see games out. We also went for Kelly who specifically plays where Burn does. Ultimately I wouldn’t worry too much about it - Howe has to finish I’d guess top 4 and any pissing about losing to the likes of Forest, Ipswich, Leicester, etc, will see him axed. Howe can’t be that stupid for a second season surely?
Exactly and before that happens Guimareas or Joelinton will get injured meaning Longstaff will keep his place I have given up all hope of Longstaff not playing under this manager and maybe the next
I think he's really useful against tired legs. If you've had Gordon going at you all game then all of a sudden you have a fresh Barnes looking to trip you up and getting shots away then that could lead to plenty of goals
Said exactly that to my Mrs today when we were looking at luxury vinyl tiles and she only wanted to go in the one shop!! Uncanny
Sean’ll be at Palace as part of the Guehi deal. Besides - there is no way on earth we can have the same injury smash up this season…. is there?
I have also suggested that on here a number of times over the last month so websites are probably just quoting my tactical genuis.
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I really hope there’s a day soon where you (and CC) are proven spectacularly wrong on this. He’s made 21 appearances for us so far and scored 5 goals. I’d be surprised if half of those appearances were from the starting 11 and I’ll hazard a guess that probably only half of them were more than 20min appearances or more I really can’t be arsed to delve into the detail. My point is we’ve barely seen him and in most cases he’s made an impact when been on the pitch and he’s exactly the type of player we need in our squad, he gives us the option of keeping Gordon on the pitch and moving him into the middle or over to the right during games as well. Elliot Anderson made double the appearances for the club and scored 0. People need to get out of this mentality of saying we’ve paid silly money for a sub! He’s a squad player, but so is every other player at the club. I’d rather have Barnes in our squad for £40m than ****ing Anthony for £60m that’s for sure.
He scores goals, whether he starts or is on the bench he's a great option to have in the squad cause he's a huge threat. Think our fans are overly harsh on him.
He is a good option indeed. When you need a direct goal threat he’s a good option. I think the issue was we didn’t really need him when we needed other positions strengthened that’s all. But he’s a top player.
