Pre-Brighton Press Conference

[Alberts__Lob]

Here are the main points for those who don't want to watch the whole thing:

Maxi hasn't trained with the team until today so will be a late call

The club will sit down with Schar's agent to discuss a new contract

Howe praised Wor Flags for improving the atmosphere at St.James'

Howe sees Joelinton as an attacking midfielder

Santiago Munoz trained with the first team this week (Goal!?!?!?)

Howe has been nominated for manager of the month (for Feb)

Reporter also asked if Howe was worried about PIF being sanctioned
due to Saudi Arabia being at war with its neighbour....no comment

The club have big ambitions for a new training facility

Matt Richie should be training next week

Bruno understands why he's not starting games but has a big future at the club

Howe wants us to have more possession in the future

He rates Sean Longstaff very highly and wants him to stay long-term

Trippier has had his stiches out of his foot and is doing well

Wilson is on track but not outside running yet

No news yet on a sporting director (Dan Ashworth)

[bix01]

Cheers, some good bullet points there.

[toptoon]

Aye - very good, thanks!

I wonder if Eddie can work his magic on Sean? If I was a betting man ....... !!

[Alberts__Lob]

Aye - very good, thanks!

I wonder if Eddie can work his magic on Sean? If I was a betting man ....... !!

Longstaff playing in a team with more confidence might be a different player. We have quite a few games coming up so might need him

[Zippity]

Longstaff playing in a team with more confidence might be a different player. We have quite a few games coming up so might need him

After what he's done with Joelinton, Shelvey and Fraser, I wouldn't bet against it. He was just starting to show what he was capable of under Rafa so I think he's worth keeping. If there's anyone who can coach the best out of him (in the most positive sense as opposed to Bruce who just coached his talent out of him) then it's Howe.

[bix01]

After what he's done with Joelinton, Shelvey and Fraser, I wouldn't bet against it. He was just starting to show what he was capable of under Rafa so I think he's worth keeping. If there's anyone who can coach the best out of him (in the most positive sense as opposed to Bruce who just coached his talent out of him) then it's Howe.

Agreed #2

[Jammy89]

After what he's done with Joelinton, Shelvey and Fraser, I wouldn't bet against it. He was just starting to show what he was capable of under Rafa so I think he's worth keeping. If there's anyone who can coach the best out of him (in the most positive sense as opposed to Bruce who just coached his talent out of him) then it's Howe.

100%.

If he can get the player Rafa was developing back, we'll be onto a winner.

[Alberts__Lob]

You're welcome.

[TheOtherTerryMac]

Longstaff playing in a team with more confidence might be a different player. We have quite a few games coming up so might need him

I’ve seen milk turn faster he is a Chimpo player at best

[MidsMagpie]

I’ve seen milk turn faster he is a Chimpo player at best

I agree let him go on a free in the summer.