The importance of Longstaff - fans on what's being missed at Newcastlepublished at 17:10
We asked for your views on things that are not being talked about at Newcastle but should be.
Here are some of your comments:
Ian: I think something not really talked about for Newcastle is if current profit and sustainability rules [PSR) don’t change, then can they ever win a title? We’re already talking about selling Alexander Isak when the priority should be buying more players of his calibre not moving him on. Football clubs should be protected from irresponsible owners - but stifling ambition is wrong.
Matt: The one thing (or rather person) no one is talking about is Sean Longstaff. He’s massively underrated by many and is hugely important to us. You can see how much better balanced we are when he plays. He does a lot of the hard yards that allows others to thrive. Some fans need to get off his back and look at the facts.
Harry: The recent form uptick coincides with reverting to the team that finished fourth two seasons ago, replacing Sandro Tonali with Longstaff and re-establishing the Joe Willock-Joelinton axis on the left. In the world of PSR, Howe needs to be able to trade players, balance the books and improve the team. If he can’t then his days are numbered.
Bob: It is interesting that we are not missing Kieran Trippier, who was such a stalwart of the past couple of seasons. A lot of talk about Tino Livramento, but not much about the man he has replaced.
Steve: Newcastle need to sort out the goalkeeping situation. Nick Pope hasn't looked the same since he returned. He seems reluctant to come off his line and invariably punches rather than catching the ball. He's lost that air of confidence, which then affects the whole defence.
Chris: The desperate need for a right winger in January. Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi would improve Newcastle's first XI so much.