I don’t get the Long bashing. He can be infuriating for sure but I am drawn more to the Long and Yoshida type players these days having seen so many of the Lovren, VVD types. Don’t seem to have ideas above their station which suits us. Obviously as less sought after and clearly there are better more skilful players around but team spirit and attitude counts for more than some realise, even in the PL wnkfest.
Having said that.... to be used sparingly but decent player to have around