zab6359 Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 I think he'll be our starting RB next season not seen any indications that won't be the case and we have cover already in the squad, certainly not a priority unless he is sold. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 His inability to pass into midfield really hampers us sometimes. Digne can do it too despite his other limitations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 4 hours ago, zab6359 said: I think he'll be our starting RB next season not seen any indications that won't be the case and we have cover already in the squad, certainly not a priority unless he is sold. I don't. This role isn't for him - he needs to be a wing back. I think an upgrade is a big priority, otherwise he'll stick out as the weak link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zab6359 Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 54 minutes ago, lexicon said: I don't. This role isn't for him - he needs to be a wing back. I think an upgrade is a big priority, otherwise he'll stick out as the weak link. No way it's a big priority? Just don't see it, no real links or even speculation. If Unai was looking to tighten things up defensively we'd be seeing experimenation in that position and we're simply not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 14 minutes ago, zab6359 said: No way it's a big priority? Just don't see it, no real links or even speculation. If Unai was looking to tighten things up defensively we'd be seeing experimenation in that position and we're simply not. I think it is tbh. We need to find the right guy to fill the role or we'll concede more than we did last season through his lapses in concentration and composure - be it not holding the line properly or being forced into error when he's under pressure. Cash is a good wing-back but this role requires a very specific skillset and it's definitely not playing to his strengths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazmonkey Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 I think if there was an option for either a RB or a striker to come in i would prioritised a new RB. I have always questioned his defensive position....too deep and too tucked in. Can see he is not a natural RB even though he has been playing there a couple of seasons now. The second goal last night...though I blame Martinez for throwing it at him at 100 mph when there is one minute to go till the half...better game management...anyway...he did have time to open out and play it down the line but ultimately came inside and lost it...they scored. Squad player...which is more surprising the let young go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Thing about Matty, is he seems to be a hard worker and wanting to learn. Whether his ability catches up is another thing, but in no rush to get rid. It's not so long ago he was being linked with Atletico and on an incredible run of form. He's got the base attributes to be a real player though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Steero113 Posted July 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2023 Disappointed to see this thread nearing page 4. I thought he was excellent for his 70 mins today. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBOB Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Excelled in a more forward role and a good experiment for Unai if Moreno/Digne are unavailable or he wants to target the opponent LB. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frodo Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Had a great game, always a threat going forward, just mirrored what we do on the left handside with Moreno 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaslash Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Really good game today. Took his goal well. It was interesting how fluid the team was in swapping positions on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazmonkey Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 still keeps getting caught with 60 yard diagonal pass and slow to get out....took his goal well...links up in final third but still needs to work on positional sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 On 24/07/2023 at 12:13, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Thing about Matty, is he seems to be a hard worker and wanting to learn. Whether his ability catches up is another thing, but in no rush to get rid. It's not so long ago he was being linked with Atletico and on an incredible run of form. He's got the base attributes to be a real player though. No doubt. He's a great athlete with a very good attitude. The issue with me, as I think I mentioned before, is the mental side of the game, especially when it comes to defending - concentration, composure, decision-making etc. He's really got to work on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knutserov13 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 I really cant get the Matty Cash bashing by the fans? As I see it he is a perfectly fine RB for us where we are, pretty quick, has got a good tackle in him, good stamina, quality finisher when given the chance. To get a better quality RB probably costs alot of money, I think were better of spending it elsewhere. That said I'm all for signing that young spanish RB for a low cost as a understudy/rotation with Cash. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tezzaleed Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 tbh I was one of the fans that thought his time was up under emery. I don't think he holds he line well enough and isn't a strong enough defender. however after yesterday's game and the experiment to switch pau out to left full back with cash the attacking wing back I admit to being wrong. he did really well in that attacking wing back role. not quite as good as moreno but much better than digne. I think moreno and cash will be our wing back options. they won't both play at same time but between them we have flexibility and cover. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Yesterday, it looked as if his close control and crossing have improved. Had a good run out and took his goal really well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomC Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Watkins and McGinn had a bad run under SG and people around here (including me, I admit it) lost faith in them. We were proven wrong. Cash was player of the year two seasons ago, but had a quiet second half last year because of WC fatigue and injuries, and people have lost faith in him. They will be proven wrong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 21 minutes ago, TomC said: Watkins and McGinn had a bad run under SG and people around here (including me, I admit it) lost faith in them. We were proven wrong. Cash was player of the year two seasons ago, but had a quiet second half last year because of WC fatigue and injuries, and people have lost faith in him. They will be proven wrong. I don't think it's the same tbh. This is a question of role suitability rather than a dip in form due to incompetent management. Cash may step it up but he's a wing back, not a defensively minded full back. He's not a bad player either, just not the skillset we need right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 8 hours ago, Knutserov13 said: I really cant get the Matty Cash bashing by the fans? As I see it he is a perfectly fine RB for us where we are, pretty quick, has got a good tackle in him, good stamina, quality finisher when given the chance. To get a better quality RB probably costs alot of money, I think were better of spending it elsewhere. That said I'm all for signing that young spanish RB for a low cost as an understudy/rotation with Cash. It’s because he got injured and then struggled to get fit and back in the team. Also was used further forward and it wasn’t his game. Cash is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 1 minute ago, lexicon said: I don't think it's the same tbh. This is a question of role suitability rather than a dip in form due to incompetent management. Cash may step it up but he's a wing back, not a defensively minded full back. He's not a bad player either, just not the skillset we need right now. Ashley Young spent most his career as an attacking player or wing back yet played that role for us and played it well. Im sure Cash can adapt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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