Matty Longstaff made his season debut in our 2-0 loss at Southampton two weeks ago. The 20-year-old had been out since pre-season with a pesky thigh injury. He played twice for Chris Hogg’s U23s before finally getting a half an hour against the Saints.
Longstaff was a revelation last October when he bagged a goal on his league debut to sink Manchester United 1-0 at St. James’ Park. He scored again against the Red Devils in a 4-1 defeat on Boxing day.
Appearances were hard to come by for the local lad in 2020. He was handed just 2 league starts and 3 in our FA Cup run after New Years’ Day. He still hit the headlines though with a protracted contract saga that was never resolved until he became a free agent.
He ultimately signed a quick fix two-year deal in late August. However, the clock continued to tick on his Newcastle future before the ink was even dry. This summer we could be back at it again as he enters the final year of his contract.
The hope is Newcastle won’t let it get to that point. The deal in August was to buy time to reach an agreement on a long-term contract with the promising midfielder. However, his injury has not helped matters.
Matty needs an opportunity to show his value in order to get the terms he is likely seeking. Newcastle will also need to see him produce on the pitch to offer a long-term deal with higher wages.
The Chronicle is reporting that Matty has signed up with the Triple S agency and has left Beswick Sports.
Triple S agency was founded by former Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd. They tweeted an announcement confirming the news yesterday.
?? We’re delighted to welcome @mattylobby48 to the agency ranks at #TripleSSports pic.twitter.com/Hb5am5qqXY
— Triple S Group (@TripleSSports) November 18, 2020
Hopefully, this change in agents will mean smoother negotiations on a long-term deal for Longstaff. However, we don’t expect any progress on talks to be imminent with Matty just returning from his long lay-off.
Newcastle and Matty must not let the events that played out last season and late into this summer happen again.
154 comments so far
hibbit
Nov 19, 2020 at 3:31 PM
Comment #81North just been told that it was the QC acting for NSCL that spotted the tweet and immediately informed NSCL of the leak,
not sure what happens now ???
Munster Mag
Nov 19, 2020 at 3:32 PM
Comment #82Lesh, from previous, nó I’m not a psychologist but it wouldn’t take a genius to work out that Jib had a heavy effect on you, as you keep bringing his name up, and even questioning if newbies are in fact Jib. That’s a bit… Odd.
Munster Mag
Nov 19, 2020 at 3:34 PM
Comment #83It was a bit of a gimme Mund, to be fair mate
Northumbrian
Nov 19, 2020 at 3:34 PM
Comment #84Hibbit, someone has dsaid it was Ben Jacobs and his mole in the PL that has caused the grief.
Mund
Nov 19, 2020 at 3:34 PM
Comment #85Jail
Ffs this is a back and fro with you it’s so tedious now.
We don’t agree, wait I should say you don’t ever agree with any opinion I’ve had so what’s the point discussing them?
We are the worst for clashing and a lot is not even about football so I’d rather just ignore you and keep the peace as it never ends well, never.
Northumbrian
Nov 19, 2020 at 3:35 PM
Comment #86https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/newcastle-united-confirm-takeover-arbitration-process-live-and-take-leak-swipe-premier-league-3041296
A journalistic view point.
Mund
Nov 19, 2020 at 3:36 PM
Comment #87North I’ve tweeted that prick Jacobs a few times how dare he say the lads leaked it when him and his unknown premier league source have been leaking all sorts for months during the takeover….YCMIU the cheek
Northumbrian
Nov 19, 2020 at 3:40 PM
Comment #88Mund, a lot of people blocked him but not me.
I like to have a snoop just to see what crap he’s spouting.
Mund
Nov 19, 2020 at 3:42 PM
Comment #89Same North and the same with Dicky Keys who I always have a pop at when I can
geordietom
Nov 19, 2020 at 3:43 PM
Comment #90my take on the letter off the club ..
THE broke their own rules ( NDA’s ) by passing bits of information to certain members of the press .
The club by posting this letter is their way of countering them back , you released info so we as a club are keeping OUR FANS in the loop .
and i’ll bet any amount of Money Nick De Marco drafted the letter for the club to publish …
imo i dont think Ashley he’s wanting out , he’s not looking for compo
geordietom
Nov 19, 2020 at 3:44 PM
Comment #91hibbit what tweet is that ?
Mund
Nov 19, 2020 at 3:44 PM
Comment #92Chris Waugh
@ChrisDHWaugh
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3m
#NUFC confirm they’ve undertaken proceedings against the PL & escalate war of words – but still haven’t confirmed what form it’s taking.
Told Saudis remain as determined as ever to complete #NUFCTakeover
Jail for Ashley
Nov 19, 2020 at 3:44 PM
Comment #93So that article clearly states that the club/Ashley aren’t making it clear what the end game is. If PIF hadn’t of issued a statement saying for economic reasons they were pulling out I could get excited that things are back on track. As far as we know there isn’t a buyer and Ashley, being £30M up from a deposit is basically suing the EPL.
The mighty wyn
Nov 19, 2020 at 3:47 PM
Comment #94I think that as the statement specifically mentions arbitration its solely to do with the sale and doesn’t have to be a court but simply an elected panel
If it was for damages ashley would have to sue and therefore it wouldnt be arbitration.
Arbitration by its nature settles disputes
I live in hope that this goes through whilst I’m still on this planet
Mund
Nov 19, 2020 at 3:48 PM
Comment #95TMW exactly
Northumbrian
Nov 19, 2020 at 3:49 PM
Comment #96Wyn, very nicely explained mate. Thank you.
😀
Regan
Nov 19, 2020 at 3:51 PM
Comment #97Think that has joined the dots…
geordietom
Nov 19, 2020 at 3:52 PM
Comment #98https://youtu.be/t2wozV7QAU0…
canny song
Mund
Nov 19, 2020 at 3:52 PM
Comment #99https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EnMpDmkW4AI4REe?format=jpg&name=medium
Northumbrian
Nov 19, 2020 at 3:55 PM
Comment #100Mund, ha ha pmsl that’s hilarious.
Mund
Nov 19, 2020 at 3:55 PM
Comment #101North lmao quality isn’t it
Regan
Nov 19, 2020 at 3:55 PM
Comment #102Butterbean ffs…
Romford mag
Nov 19, 2020 at 3:57 PM
Comment #103https://youtu.be/J5EKkPWVO0Q
Northumbrian
Nov 19, 2020 at 3:59 PM
Comment #104Proper quality that mind, I’ve got it as my screensaver now give me a laugh in the mornings.
Mund
Nov 19, 2020 at 4:01 PM
Comment #105Tweets
Liam Kennedy
@LiamJKennedy23
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1m
Leaks. A dig at legal delay tactics. A confirmation of PL breach of confidentiality. Arbitration big reveal. As far as statements go,
@NUFC
have nailed it!
#NUFC #NUFCTakeover
Mund
Nov 19, 2020 at 4:02 PM
Comment #106North haha get in
geordietom
Nov 19, 2020 at 4:02 PM
Comment #107rom …
miget jems , used to love them …
geordietom
Nov 19, 2020 at 4:03 PM
Comment #108MUND …
nailed it sounds good , as i said i very much doubt the club would put the letter out , thats De Maro’s work imo
geordietom
Nov 19, 2020 at 4:04 PM
Comment #109de marco
Mund
Nov 19, 2020 at 4:04 PM
Comment #110“The Athletic understands that the Saudis remain as determined as ever to buy Newcastle, despite having officially withdrawn the bid in July”. #nufc #NUFCTakeover
geordietom
Nov 19, 2020 at 4:05 PM
Comment #111mund …
i posted that pic on twitter mate people are loving it
Optimistic prime
Nov 19, 2020 at 4:06 PM
Comment #112Hibbit@72
Makes sense
Jail for Ashley
Nov 19, 2020 at 4:06 PM
Comment #113Oh dear,
The pmsl crew/rabble/gang are out in force. Prepare for incoming 😮
Jail for Ashley
Nov 19, 2020 at 4:07 PM
Comment #114Northumbrian,
Not including you in the mob/rabble/gang btw 😀
Mund
Nov 19, 2020 at 4:08 PM
Comment #115Didn’t take long for it to show who the real trouble causer is, did it?!?!….
Mund
Nov 19, 2020 at 4:08 PM
Comment #116Jail nobody cares
Northumbrian
Nov 19, 2020 at 4:10 PM
Comment #117Jail, why thank you for my non inclusion.
Jail for Ashley
Nov 19, 2020 at 4:10 PM
Comment #118Ow do Rom, ‘ow’s the wife, have you had your tea yet. Another excellent Nufc related post from you.
Romford mag
Nov 19, 2020 at 4:10 PM
Comment #119https://youtu.be/S3UqvWk8-uw
geordietom
Nov 19, 2020 at 4:11 PM
Comment #120slugger ASHLEY 😀