Sean Longstaff had a notably good week with Newcastle United. He celebrated his 26th birthday on Monday and then, on Wednesday night, he had the honor of captaining his beloved club as he marked his 150th appearance for Newcastle.
Eddie Howe made eight changes to the starting lineup for the Carabao Cup match against Manchester United, and with the absence of the team’s usual captains, Jamaal Lascelles, Kieran Trippier, and Callum Wilson, Sean Longstaff took on the captain’s role.
This moment was undoubtedly a source of immense pride for Longstaff, who at one point believed his career with Newcastle was over.
Another individual who fully comprehended the significance of this milestone for Longstaff is Jacob Murphy, a fellow Newcastle fan currently sidelined due to a shoulder dislocation suffered in a Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund.
Murphy shared an image of Longstaff wearing the captain’s armband on his Instagram reel, accompanied by a simple three-word message to express his sentiments.