wednesdaywizard Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 (edited) Full of running last night in the centre forward role. Didn't have to worry about doing any of the defensive work (although he did once or twice) and that looked to make him much more comfortable. Took his goal well and looked to link up well with the team. Could this be his rebirth? The answer to our striking problems? Bear in mind it was snowing last night so he must have been a bit chilly as well. He's usually injured at this time of year Arise, Marco! Edited January 17, 2018 by wednesdaywizard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 With FF out for a coupla months+ Matias' attributes very welcome. Doesn't fight and scrap in the same way, but his movement and technique may prove useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shetland Owl Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Could we be in the team on Saturday, he played this role in Portugal and scored 17 goals. He adds a bit of pace and could link up with Joao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxonOwl Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 In a role that suits him. Well played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Toni Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Could be a new start for him. Short sleeve shirt and gloves though?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southportdc Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 MOAR OF THIS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleo Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Best game I've seen him play for us. Ok you've got to look at the opposition but he was involved throughout, looking for flick-ons from Dave all night. If he can show that enthusiasm in those conditions ........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pazowl55 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 When he first came here he played in a similar way. Think Bolton game when he missed a load of easy chances. The goal against forest. At his best when told to run in behind. get him doing that more and we will see a good player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigash_swfc Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 15 minutes ago, southportdc said: MOAR OF THIS Goal obviously impressive but the run he made which won him some yards was very good and something he could do every game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pazowl55 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 5 minutes ago, bigash_swfc said: Goal obviously impressive but the run he made which won him some yards was very good and something he could do every game. Like I just said above. Makes that kind of run all the time. best we have at it. Think Jos may turn him into a player if he is willing to let him play that more forward role without so much defensive responsibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch McLovin Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 If given a chance I hope these small glimpses of quality we’ve seen can be turned into a very good played at this level. If were playing this formation then you have Hooper or Joao as the main man with Forestieri and Matias in a front three we should be very dangerous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torres Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 I'd have him in over Rhodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RocketOwl Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Will be dropped for you know who if this was the Carlos era. Interested to see what Jos does with strikers on Saturday. I will be very encouraged if Jos starts either Nuhiu or Matias with Joao. I will be dissapointed if he reverts back to Rhodes after the other two have shown a little more then Jordan has been recently. Thats a fair view I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 1 minute ago, RocketOwl said: Will be dropped for you know who if this was the Carlos era. Interested to see what Jos does with strikers on Saturday. I will be very encouraged if Jos starts either Nuhiu or Matias with Joao. I will be dissapointed if he reverts back to Rhodes after the other two have shown a little more then Jordan has been recently. Thats a fair view I think. think he will start with Rhodes and bring Matias on in second half, might cause more of a problem when Cardiff defenders are a little tired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TodwickOwl Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 His spinning off and running off the ball work was good last night - its a shame none of our midfielders could pick out the passes. He kept dropping deep and then running in behind - the ONLY player in our side who can do this apart from Forestieri who offers a bit of something different to the one dimensional build up play we've seen for the last 18 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Thing that struck me about him was his pace and movement. Always looking to run in behind and provide an option. Both him and Nuhiu offered more than Rhodes ever would. Tricky selection conundrum now for saturday, it's two from Joao, Nuhiu and Mathias for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richowl Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 For me Saturday..... ------------Nuhiu-------- Joao-----------------Matias Nuhiu to bring a bit of presence up top against a couple of big CB's & Joao/Matias to bring some pace and trickery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitcat Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 5 minutes ago, richowl said: For me Saturday..... ------------Nuhiu-------- Joao--------Reach--------Matias Nuhiu to bring a bit of presence up top against a couple of big CB's & Joao/Matias to bring some pace and trickery. Joao and Matias in support, I like it! Stick Reach in there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wednesdayok Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 2 hours ago, wednesdaywizard said: Full of running last night in the centre forward role. Didn't have to worry about doing any of the defensive work (although he did once or twice) and that looked to make him much more comfortable. Took his goal well and looked to link up well with the team. Could this be his rebirth? The answer to our striking problems? Bear in mind it was snowing last night so he must have been a bit chilly as well. He's usually injured at this time of year Arise, Marco! He got off his Mighty a s s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickjj Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 57 minutes ago, TodwickOwl said: His spinning off and running off the ball work was good last night - its a shame none of our midfielders could pick out the passes. He kept dropping deep and then running in behind - the ONLY player in our side who can do this apart from Forestieri who offers a bit of something different to the one dimensional build up play we've seen for the last 18 months. We were saying this last night, the number of times he either made space to receive the ball or go on the break only to have the midfielders not even try to get the ball to him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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