: Mon May 04, 2009 5:31 pm  

St pete wrote:

It wouldn't surprise me either.

He still able to put in big games but maybe only 5 or 6 games a year

I disagree. While he may not have the spark he used to, he is a very important part of the team and organising the team.

: Mon May 04, 2009 5:34 pm  

saint billy wrote:

I disagree. While he may not have the spark he used to, he is a very important part of the team and organising the team.

He hasnt though fella.

See the last few games, not just the last two.

His all round play has been poor to say the least.

Dont get me wrong in the past he has awesome for us, but recently, this season in fact he just doesn't seem bothered.

Doogal wrote:

2009 Lance Todd Winner!

I doubt it fella!

: Mon May 04, 2009 5:37 pm  

saint billy wrote:

I disagree. While he may not have the spark he used to, he is a very important part of the team and organising the team.

I'd like to see the stats of games won without long over last 2 years.

I know Matty smith coverd for him and if my memory serves me, I think we won 11 games on the bounce without him.

He not the player he was even last year.

The big thing he has lost isn't skill, rugby brain or anything like that.

He's lost heart and desire to win.

: Mon May 04, 2009 5:51 pm  

I fear Longy will go on half a season too far, just like Geoff Pimblett

: Mon May 04, 2009 6:19 pm  

What have you ever done for us Sean Long.

sack him, burn him, ban him etc

: Mon May 04, 2009 6:41 pm  

Ande wrote:

What have you ever done for us Sean Long.

sack him, burn him, ban him etc

We all know that he has been immense for us over the years mate.

That aint the point.

: Mon May 04, 2009 6:41 pm  

Ande wrote:

What have you ever done for us Sean Long.
sack him, burn him, ban him etc

Jeez. Just because some fans think that Long is now past his best - and lets face it, he's 32 so no spring chicken in rugby terms - does not equate to them being disloyal.

We need fresh blood in the team as well as some experience. Long hasn't played well this season, give or take the odd moment. That might change or it might not but we don't have the luxury of time to wait on him. We should be using this dip in form or whatever it is to bed in another player or players, spelling Long in tandem with those players.

: Mon May 04, 2009 6:42 pm  

SaintsFan wrote:

:roll:

Jeez. Just because some fans think that Long is now past his best - and lets face it, he's 32 so no spring chicken in rugby terms - does not equate to them being disloyal.

We need fresh blood in the team as well as some experience. Long hasn't played well this season, give or take the odd moment. That might change or it might not but we don't have the luxury of time to wait on him. We should be using this dip in form or whatever it is to bed in another player or players, spelling Long in tandem with those players.

My sarcasm meter has just flicked to 11, exploded and then got it's coat and left. How's yours?

: Mon May 04, 2009 6:46 pm  

Personally I do believe its about time we used Eastmond at 7. Reason being is that Sean Long hasnt been at his best for along while and probably needs a kick up the booty to kick start his season. Nobody is bigger than the club now matter how good they are.

: Mon May 04, 2009 7:24 pm  

~ No1 Saints Fan ~ wrote:

That'd do me. I'd give Eastmond a go from the start on Sunday with Long maybe on the bench.

If old Harry Potter had anyhting about him, he'd have long out the team and wilkin at 6/7 but he wont coz in Sean Long is the saints Massiah: one of the most overrated players ever! Surrounded by a good team that makes him look good.