Longstaff is being ruined by Bruce. He was a forward thinking, attacking midfielder under Rafa but one who could also do Shelvey's job, picking the ball up deep and pinging passes all over the field. He's actually done an awful lot of defensive work disrupting opposition attacks that's gone unheralded. Comparing him to a Sunday league player with the way Bruce is using him-and with the way he's got us playing is like buying a van and then complaining that it doesn't make a good rally car.

He's not had a good season but you're far too harsh on him, imo.